Recently, I stumbled upon the Instagram tag #boringselfcare, created by Hannah Daisy. #Boringselfcare is about celebrating the little, necessary things we do to keep ourselves happy and alive. I've decided to compile a list of #simpleselfcare, things that aren't necessary to keeping ourselves alive, but more so just to improve our mood or day. These can be done quickly and can also help you to feel like you've accomplished something, even on those days where you lay in bed for the majority of the day. Check them out!

1. Take a long shower or bubble bath

2. Do the dishes

3. Put on a cute outfit

4. Make yourself a cup of coffee or tea (or juice or soda)

5. Pet your dog/cat/lizard/animal, if you have one OR hug a pillow/stuffed animal

6. Turn on your favorite guilty pleasure music and sing your heart out for a few minutes

7. Delete old emails you don't need

8. Wash your face and/or do a face mask

9. Take out the trash.

10. Look up cute videos of animals

11. Make a to do list of all the things you have to do in the near future

12. Brush your hair

13. Take a walk

14. Grab your favorite snack out of the pantry or go to the store and buy it

15. Look through your camera roll

16. Write down your favorite quote and make it look pretty

17. Clean your glasses

18. Water your plants

19. Listen to the voicemails you haven't listened to yet

20. Rip a piece of paper up into a million tiny little shreds

21. Floss

22. Watch the sunrise/sunset/clouds/sky

23. Grab your favorite book and read your favorite quotes

24. Exfoliate

25. Shave (if you shave)

26. Change your sheets

27. Light a candle

28. Try out a new hairstyle you've been eyeing on Pinterest

29. Update the apps on your phone that need to be updated

30. Talk to a friend

31. Listen to ocean waves or other soothing sounds

32. Stretch your muscles

33. Watch a video of Ellen Degeneres giving gifts to someone deserving

34. Sweep/vacuum

35. Pop bubble wrap

36. Scribble all over a whiteboard/chalkboard and erase it

37. Blow bubbles

38. Match socks in your drawer that aren't matched

39. Come up with a list of at least 5 things that you're grateful for

40. Throw away expired food in your fridge or pantry