- sit in the warm sunshine
- forget all the yoga and just lie in corpse pose for however long you need
- change your clothes into something more comfortable
- write a love letter to yourself
- list 10 good things about yourself
Reminiscence and nostalgia:
- watch a childhood classic on TV
- clean your room: make it cozy and safe
- care for yourself the way your guardians would when you were a sick child
- do a small task or hobby that you used to love - listen to old music
- play a game from your past
- put on some upbeat music
- change into clothes that make you feel good but aren’t pyjamas
- challenge yourself to do the things you want to do and reward yourself after
- get in touch with a friend
- go to a public place, like a coffee shop
- say hello to a stranger
- message a long lost friend
- arrange to meet someone you love
- join online groups of people with similar interests
- do some yoga or stretches
- take a short walk or jog
- eat something healthy and tasty
- write about how your feelings
- dance to your favourite music
- write a story, some poetry or a diary entry
- go somewhere you feel safe
- spend time with safe, loving people
- watch a lovely tv show or movie
- get under some blankets
- if it’s cold, sit by a fire
- cuddle someone or something
- give yourself a little hug
self checks are a very important part of self-care and good mental health! make sure you check up on yourself and do things that help you when you don’t feel so good.
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