Self Care Ideas That Help When Life Feels Heavy
Self-care is often sold as bubble baths and early mornings. But when you’re overwhelmed, heartbroken or trying to rebuild your life, that version of self-care can feel completely out of touch. This guide is different. These are simple, realistic self-care ideas for women who are tired, stretched thin or starting over. It’s a companion piece to help you along on those days you feel deflated, or need a little pep talk.
Start Here if you are…
Feeling unsettled → What To Do When You’re Feeling Unsettled
Going through a breakup → Surviving the First 3 Days After a Breakup
Dealing with disappointment → Dealing with Disappointment
Looking to lower stress → Undoing Stress: How I Learned to Make Time to Unwind
Feeling alone in your marriage → Why Do I Feel So Unhappy In My Marriage?
Feeling tired → Letting Go of the Guilt Around Rest, Ease, and Getting Through
Starting over in life → Practical Advice for Starting Over at Any Stage
Feeling overwhelmed → Taking Care of Your Wellbeing
Buried in responsibilities Making Room for What Matters and Letting Go of the Things That Don’t
Quick Self-Care Ideas You Can Do Today
Sometimes you need a reminder to go back to the basics. Here’s a list you can reference whenever you need it:
Drink a glass of water before coffee | Step outside for 5 minutes of fresh air | Put your phone on silent for 30 minutes | Write down everything stressing you out | Take a proper shower without rushing | Eat something with actual nutrients | Go to bed 30 minutes earlier | Say no to one thing today | Message someone who feels safe | Sit in silence for a few minutes
Do one of these today to start your habit of self-care. xx
Self-Care, Friendships, and Community
Tending to the relationship with yourself also involves managing your friendships and place in the community. Our sense of connection is a huge part of wellbeing. Here are a few articles that touch on building community, maintaining friendships and learning to uphold your boundaries.
Simple Ways to Connect With Others
How to Build a Community Around You
The Secret to Life-long Friendships? It’s the Little Things
Before You Cancel Those Plans With Friends Ask Yourself Why
Signs You’re in a One-Sided Relationship or Friendship and What to Do Next
Caring For Yourself Through Self-Discovery
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Organizing a Life that Prioritizes Your Care
Even after you establish a routine of care for yourself, finding ways to create ease and simplicity into your routine, particularly if you’re a single mom or you’re doing life by yourself, is important.
These articles are some ideas for tackling the literal and figurative stuff that takes up our lives.
How to Create a Slow Morning Routine
Planning Your Week When You’re Just Really Tired
The Hour That Can Change Everything: Why You Need Quiet in Your Life
Is It Time to Declutter Your Phone?
Organizing Your Makeup For Everyday, Work, and Special Events
How to Organize Your Closet for Your Lifestyle (a Step-by-Step Guide)
Celebrating and Honoring Yourself
This collection of articles offers ideas for celebrating you no matter what time of year. You don’t need to wait for others to do it for you.
Celebrating Your Birthday Solo
Do You Have a Personal New Year?
Ideas for Celebrating Valentine’s Day Solo
How to Ease Into the New Year Without Burnout or Pressure
Why Solo Travel Can Be a Powerful Tool for Healing After Divorce
A journaling practice is a wonderful way to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and take stock of how far you’ve come. It’s one of my favorite ways to engage with myself. If you’ve always wanted to start a journaling practice but don’t know where to start I’ve got some ideas for you in the article link below.