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Little Ways to Participate in Self-Care

Ways to de-stress and care for yourself, complete with links for things to buy!

Jenna Lynn Manzelli

Nov 07, 2017

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Self- care is extremely important, especially when you feel overwhelmed by work or school. There are hundreds of ways to relax, but here are a few that I love (complete with stuff to buy, too):

Relax and drink some hot tea or cocoa

I recommend choosing a caffeine free, green variety if you go for tea. Grab your hot drink and do nothing but sip and chill out- no multi tasking!

Purchasable Recommendation : Yogi Stress Relief tea, with honey and lavender, for $3.13 on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Yogi-Lavender-Stress-Relief...

Wear your favorite pajamas or comfy clothes

If you want to relax, you gotta wear comfy clothes! It's hard to relax when you're uncomfortable. Bonus points if you wear slippers!

Purchasable Recommendation: Hanes Women's Cinched Leg Fleece Sweatpant from Walmart for around $6-12 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hanes-Women-s-Cinched-L...

Journal

Grab a cute notebook or leather-bound journal and write down whatever you want. You could even sketch, as long as it makes you feel happy! You could talk about your day, write down what you're thankful for, draw something that makes you feel cozy; the possibilities are endless!

Purchasable Recommendation: Marble Journal with Gold Foil from DesignWorks Ink from Target for $6.99 https://www.target.com/p/marble-journal-with-gold-...

Put On a Face Mask

Put on a relaxing face mask, wait for a while, and rinse it off. Use a cheap one from Walmart or Target, or get something more luxurious from Sephora or Lush.

Purchasable Recommendation: Fresh Cupcake Face Mask from Lush for $9.95 http://www.lushusa.com/face/masks/cupcake/06095.ht...

Send a Letter to a Friend or Family Member

Especially if you're in college, sending letters to friends that live far away can make you feel really good, plus your friends will love hearing from you. If you wanna spend a bit more, send a small gift or care package.

Purchasable Recommendation: HUELE stationary set with 32 papers and 16 envelopes, from Amazon for $7.79 https://www.amazon.com/HUELE-Special-Writing-Stati...

Give Yourself a Home Manicure or Pedicure

Even if you don't paint your nails, caring for your nails is really important and can be really satisfying. Start by washing your hands, trim and file your nails, then paint your nails in a fun color or find a cool DIY design to do! Take your time and do your best!

Purchasable Recommendation: Wet 'n' Wild Shine Nail Color in Be More Pacific, $0.79 at Walgreens https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/wet-n-wild-wild-...

Treat Yourself to a Yummy Meal

Make your favorite recipe or go to your favorite restaurant. It doesn't have to be a fancy meal, just choose something you really love! You've earned it!

Burn Your Favorite Candle

Grab your favorite scented candle, burn it, and enjoy the smell. Simple as that!

Purchasable Recommendation: Quidditch Candle from Etsy shop, Geek Nest for $9 https://www.etsy.com/listing/209518174/quidditch-h...

Do Some Yoga

Purchasable Recommendation: Sprive 6mm Yoga Mat for $18.99 on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072C2TT9B/ref=o...

Go Hiking Outside

Go outside on a nice day and enjoy nature at a park or scenic area near you. As a bonus, take some macro pictures of things that look pretty or interesting!

Purchasable Recommendation: 16 oz Pink Nalgene Water Bottle from Amazon for $8 https://pixabay.com/en/people-girls-women-coffee-d...

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Little Ways to Participate in Self-Care

Ways to de-stress and care for yourself, complete with links for things to buy!

Relax and drink some hot tea or cocoa

Wear your favorite pajamas or comfy clothes

Journal

Put On a Face Mask

Send a Letter to a Friend or Family Member

Give Yourself a Home Manicure or Pedicure

Treat Yourself to a Yummy Meal

Burn Your Favorite Candle

Do Some Yoga

Go Hiking Outside

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1. Watch an R-rated Scary Movie in a Movie Theater

2. Buy a Lottery Ticket

3. Vote in an Election

4. Participate in a Run (or a Walk, Realistically) for Charity

5. Go on a Road Trip

6. Start a Savings Account

7. Get a Credit Card

8. Sign up for Spotify Premium

9. Go to a Club

10. Start a Meditation Routine

11. Go to a Yoga Class

12. Treat Myself to a Dinner for One

13. Volunteer for a Charity

14. Participate in a Research Study

15. Bake Something (That Ends Up Being Edible)

16. Go Skydiving

17. Be Called for Jury Duty

18. Figure Out What I Want to Do With my Life

The holiday classics that shaped my life

1."But what would happen if we all tried to be like Santa and learned to give as only he can give: of ourselves, our talents, our love and our hearts? Maybe we could all learn Santa's beautiful lesson and maybe there would finally be peace on Earth and good will toward men."

"Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."

"If you won't use your heart, who cares if it gets broken? If you just keep it to yourself, maybe it'll be like my rollerblades. When you do decide to try it, it won't be any good. You should take a chance. Got nothing to lose."

"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends."

"Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it."

"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find a that love actually is all around."

"Sometimes things look good on paper, but lose their luster when you see how it affects real folks. I guess a healthy bottom line doesn't mean much if to get it, you have to hurt the ones you depend on."

"'Maybe Christmas,' he thought, 'doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.'"

"Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to."

"There's room for everyone on the nice list."

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1. Why are towels considered dirty when you get out of the shower clean?

2. Who closes the bus door once the bus driver gets off?

3. Why is there a "d" in "fridge" but not in "refrigerator"?

4. If you drop soap on the floor is the floor clean or the soap dirty?

5. Is the "S" or the "C" silent in the word "scent"?

6. Does expecting the unexpected make the unexpected the expected?

7. Would Lightning McQueen buy car insurance or life insurance?

8. Who put the alphabet in alphabetical order?

9. What color are mirrors?

10. If 2 mind readers read each other's minds whose mind are they really reading?

11. Is there a synonym for "synonym"?

12. If your shirt isn't tucked into your pants, are your pants tucked into your shirt?

13. Why is it called "quick sand" if you sink slowly in it?

14. If I try to fail, but succeed, which one did I do?

15. If Cinderella's shoe fit perfectly, why did it fall off?

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