Quick tips for self-care
12 free ideas to help you lower stress and take care of yourself!
Things you can do:
Look at photos of memories on your phone that make you happy.
Listen to music that never fails to calm you down or cheer you up.
Reach out to a friend or loved one that you haven’t talked to in a while.
Stretch or do yoga. You can use a free app or YouTube.
Take a nap or go to bed early. Sleep is good for physical and mental health.
Breathe in for a count of 4, hold for 7, then out for 8.
Take a break from social media for one full day.
Read a book or listen to a new episode of your favorite podcast.
Do something you enjoy every day, even for a short time.
Places you can go:
Your local art or history museum on their free-to-the-public days.
Your local botanical garden on a free-to-the-public day.
On a walk in a local park during the day and enjoy nature.