Taking care of yourself is important. And I don't mean making sure you go to the doctor at least once a year, or simply eating healthy and exercising regularly. Although those are all nice things, a big part of taking care of yourself is making sure you're doing things for yourself. We spend a lot of time worrying about other people, and we sometimes have to be reminded that we need to take care of ourselves, too. Here's a list of some of my favorite self-care ideas:

1. Read a book.

2. Buy yourself some fresh flowers.

3. Call an old friend.

4. Volunteer.

5. Play with puppies/ kittens.

6. Go for a walk.

7. Be still and quiet for half an hour.

8. Write in a journal.

9. Splurge a little.

10. Take a mini-vacation.

11. Sleep in.

12. Give yourself a mani-pedi.

13. Lay out in the sun.

14. Declutter.

15. Meditate.

16. Watch clouds.

17. Cry it out.

18. Do some beginners' yoga.

19. Eat a comfort food.

20. Put together a puzzle.

21. Go to the beach.

22. Plant something.

23. Write.

24. Watch the sunrise and sunset.

25. Plan your dream vacation.

26. Make a to-do list.

27. Watch a funny video.

28. Go for a drive with the windows down.

29. Listen to music.

30. Take a long, hot shower.

31. Go to the park.

32. Paint a canvas.

33. Go for a bike ride.

34. Learn something new.

35. Color a coloring book.

36. Cook something delicious.

37. Star-gaze.

38. Take 5 minutes for yourself.

39. Watch a good movie.

40. Take a pilates class.

41. Drink some coffee.

42. Try a new plug-in scent.

43. Braid your hair.

44. Solve a crossword puzzle.

45. Visit a used book store.

46. Dance in your room.

47. Jump on your bed.

48. Rearrange your furniture.

49. Doodle.

50. Play an instrument.

51. Light some candles.

52. Take some deep breaths.

53. Make a new playlist.

54. Do your laundry.

55. Catch up on your favorite show.

56. Unplug for an hour.

57. Pop some bubble wrap.

58. Watch a TED Talk video.

59. Leave yourself a note.

60. Take a nap.

61. Wash your dishes.

62. Make a list of things that make you happy.

63. Eat some fruit.

64. Go to bed early.

65. Donate your old clothes.

66. Listen to the rain.

67. Bake some cookies.

68. Smile at a stranger.

69. Treat yourself to your favorite ice cream & wine.

70. Color-code your closet.

71. Make your favorite sandwich.

72. Watch your favorite childhood cartoon.

73. Update your planner.

74. Buy something nice for a friend.

75. Start collecting something new.

76. Re-read your favorite book.

77. Go to the movies.

78. Invent a new recipe.

79. Try something new.

80. Visit a new place.

81. Subscribe to a random magazine.

82. Paint a piece of furniture.

83. Memorize the states and their capitals.

84. Delete your social media accounts.

85. Take up calligraphy.

86. Recycle.

87. Breathe.