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
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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![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201920%201440'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
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
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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
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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
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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![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201920%201080'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
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
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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![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201920%201187'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
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
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