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24 People Share The Simple Ways They Practice Self-Care

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24 People Share The Simple Ways They Practice Self-Care

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Self-care can be simple. Taking care of yourself can start in baby-steps in order to reach any personal goal you create. I made an Instagram poll, asking the question, "How do you practice self-care?" and I received 24 responses that you can incorporate and utilize in your life every single day.

1. Anonymous, 21

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"Prayer, fasting, exercise, and mental health breaks."

2. Anonymous, 14

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"[Spending] time alone."

3. Emily, 18

"Do what I love and what relaxes me: make-up."

4. Tara, 20

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"Taking a bubble bath!"

5. Deanna, 18

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"Listen to my favorite albums."

6. Lauren, 19

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"Blocking out time for relaxing, just like I would do for homework."

7. Magen, 28

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"Eating from all food groups, sleeping when I'm tired, and seeing (my boyfriend), Steve."

8. Anjika, 18

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"Watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine and dance alone to Madonna."

9. Jess, 18

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"[Listening to] music, [going to the] gym, occasionally reading, and [doing] face masks."

10. Mary Kate, 19

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"Sometimes taking days for myself instead of forcing myself to go out."

11. Sara, 20

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"Writing, reading, and showering."

12. Jack, 19

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"Being around friends and family. Taking days to myself when I need to."

13. Alyssa, 19

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"Allowing myself short breaks or naps instead of pushing myself to be as efficient as possible."

14. Elise, 18.

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"Doing things that make me feel good, like getting my nails done. Also, making a playlist that resembles my mood."

15. Netanya, 19

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"I tend to overwork myself, so the occasional sushi and a movie does the trick."

16. Sofia, 19

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"I take time in solitude to do things I enjoy, like singing, dancing, and doing photoshop."

17. Anonymous, 19

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"Little things like reminding myself that it's okay when I overeat, screw up etc. Also, take days for myself to just relax and workout."

18. Victoria, 20

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"Listening to my body when I need to rest and recharge."

19. Grace, 19

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"[Doing] a face mask."

20. Josh, 19

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"Skipping university classes [when necessary]."

21. Hailee, 21

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"Washing my face properly and going to bed early."

22. Zach, 19

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"Taking a break from the world and watching something happy."

23. Emma, 18

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"Calling my best friend every night and rewarding myself with snack breaks when doing work."

24. Marissa, 19

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"I practice self-care by making a schedule."

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