IDEAS FOR “DO IT YOURSELF SELF-CARE KIT“
Self-care is so imprtant. You might want to consider putting some of these items in your self-care kit (or add to your existing one).
___ A list of reasons you love yourself
___ An “I love you” picture to look at
___ Blank papers to write yourself a love letter, to draw, doodle, etc
___ Essential oils to put behind your ear (lavender, etc)
___ Important phone numbers
___ Kind messages you have received
___ List of funny comedies to watch
___ List of [good] things you did
___ List of ideas that help you stay strong
___ List of reasons to laugh
___ List of reasons you love to be alive
___ List of tips to de-stress
___ List of things that activate your 5 senses
___ List of things you would enjoy doing
___ List of your big dreams
___ List of your strengths
___ Nice smelling soap, or candle in a safe container
___ Pictures of happy memories
___ Pictures of loved ones
___ Pictures of things you love
___ Positive, inspirational, and good vibes only quotes
___ Radiant Monkey mood tracker app (mood diary for phones)
(suggestion: this one is very good, by Rachelle Abellar, $30.00 available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1312786051?ie=UTF8&tag=bustle2443-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=1312786051)
___ Silly putty or play dough
___ Small mirror (to smile at yourself)
___ The Little Book of Mindfulness
(suggestion: by Dr. Patrizia Collard, $6.00 available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1856753530?ie=UTF8&tag=bustle2443-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creativeASIN=1856753530)
___ Vitamins, supplements
___ Warming pillow for neck and shoulders
___ Your favorite children’s book