Make time for self-care

Looking after yourself doesn't really have to take up much of your time. Sometimes a quick stretch or shaking your hips to a great song is all it takes to make your day. If, however, you can spare more than five or fifteen minutes - even better! Get inspired by our ideas below and be kind to yourself.

• Buy yourself flowers
• Smile!
• Put on your favourite song and dance
• Write down 10 things you are grateful for
• 5 Minutes of focused breathing
• Send a message to a loved one
• Step outside in the fresh air
• Give yourself a foot massage
• Drink a glass of water
• Listen to an upbeat song (check out the WI Playlist here)
• Light some candles
• Brush your hair
• Paint your nails

• Write down some positive affirmations
• Take a bubble bath
• Watch some funny video clips
• Start a journal
• Spend some time in nature
• Meditate
• Pamper yourself
• Call a loved one
• Take a short nap
• Stretch
• Make a smoothie or other health drink
• Go for a walk
• Put on a face mask
• Have a shower
• Make yourself a hot drink and enjoy

• Binge watch a great show (check out our WI Watchlist here)
• Spend time with friends
• Create a vision board
• Do a workout
• Read a book
• Listen to a podcast
• Go on a hike
• Unplug from technology
• Try yoga
• Organise your wardrobe
• Cook a new meal
• Paint a picture
• Watch a new film
• Take up a new craft