21 Self-Care Ideas for 2021

Logging into Instagram may lead you to believe that taking a bath – and posting it – is the best form of self-care. Don’t get me wrong, I do love a good bath and an elaborate skincare routine. But self-care is a little bigger than a social media post. 

Self-care requires assessing your overall state (physical, mental, and emotional) and saying, “Hey, how are you?” and with that information determining what you may need. For those who want to do something other than bathe, I want to share 21 self-care ideas with you to help you be your best self.

1.     Start your day off with a glass of water

2.     Do a brain dump to declutter your thoughts

3.     Sit up straight

4.     Have a technology detox

5.     Eat breakfast

6.     Reorganize your space

7.     Take a stroll outside

8.     Go to sleep early

9.     Listen to a podcast

10.  Indulge in a fancy at-home meal

11.  Treat yourself to flowers

12.  Do whatever “nothing” means to you

13.  Listen to your favorite song

14.  Get a massage

15.  Give yourself a manicure

16.  Plan a trip

17.  Light a candle

18.  Write down your wins for the week (could be as simple as finding a close parking space at Target)

19.  Change your sheets

20.  Learn a new skill

21.  Take a minute to breathe and refocus

Obviously these are just a few suggestions, but think about what rejuvenates you and makes you feel like your best self. I want us to have a year of mindfulness (among health, wealth and trophies on the shelf), so even I am trying to become more aware of myself #bars. And if you want to share your self-care ideas, just hit me! 

XO. 

 Aja