We used this menu during the year as the best kind of homework. Try a few for yourself!
SELF-CARE MENU
Self-care will look different depending on the person and their needs in that moment. Which part of yourself needs some extra care right now? Consider activities you might like to initiate that can help boost your physical, emotional, or mental health.
BODY
Wash your face
Spritz your face with cool water
Use lotion to moisturize your skin
Give yourself a manicure or pedicure
Take a long bubble bath
Brush your hair 100x
Wash your hair with a new shampoo scent
Stretch for 10 minutes
Dance to your favorite music
Rest your legs up on a wall
BREATH
Sit in a room with candles or a diffuser (with permission)
Take deep breaths
Do some yoga
Let out a deep sigh
SLEEP
Go to bed early
Do part of your morning routine the night before so you can sleep in later
Take a nap
Fluff your pillow
Make your bed
ENTERTAINMENT
Watch your favorite movie
Play a board game or card game
Learn a new skill
Read for fun
Play with a pet
Listen to music in the dark
Watch funny videos on the internet or TV
Watch cute animal videos on the internet or TV
NATURE
Take a walk outside
Water the plants in your house
Lay in the yard at night and look for stars
Sit under a tree
Watch the clouds
Smell the flowers
Fly a kite
CREATIVITY
Draw in a sketchbook
Write a poem
Play a musical instrument
Color in a coloring book
Make a vision board
Free-write
SOCIAL
Call someone you haven't spoken to in a while
Talk to a neighbor
Ask a parent to set aside one-on-one time with you
Spend time with a younger friend or relative
Give/get a hug
FOOD/DRINK
Play with your food
Eat a healthy snack
Eat a meal in silence
Cook or bake
Drink an extra tall glass of cold water
Sip on your favorite tasty soda or juice using a fun glass
POSITIVITY
Leave encouraging messages on sticky notes around the house
Look at old photos
Make a list of your favorite things
Clean and reorganize your room
Prepare a gift for someone
*Make a list of your favorites to post somewhere you'll see regularly as a reminder.*
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