self care toolkit
It’s important to look out for yourself and a well thought out self-care toolkit is essential. This should include a self-care plan with effective strategies and activities that would bring you comfort. A self-care toolkit can be your go to for times when you need comfort. Self-care activities are simple things that you can do to practice self-care. For instance journaling – there are many different types and ways to journal. You might want to use a guided journal that leads you to self-discovery or working through issues. Or you might prefer a non-structured journal where you journal your experiences, thoughts and feelings each day.
I’m not a licensed therapist, the information is only a guideline, if you really not feel like yourself, please see a professional.
SELF-CARE PRINTABLE
Your Self Care Tools
- Walk for 20 minutes a day
- Take in more fruit and vegetables (diet)
- Drink enough water each day
- Dance to your favorite music
- Try a DIY project
- Do some gardening
- Use a journal for organising your life to keep track of important things
- Make your bed, it makes me feel better for the day
- Declutter regularly
- Listen to a motivational podcast
- Create a compliment jar
- Organise your closet
- Make a playlist of your favorite songs
- Go to a move or have dinner with a friend
- Read a book on a topic or in a genre that you would enjoy
- Give a friend a call
- Find a hobby you enjoy
- Volunteer in a way that is comfortable for you
- Practice breathing techniques
Having a self-care box makes it easy and convenient to help yourself on those difficult days. Choose a medium size box and decorate it with everything you love. Here are a few examples you can include in your self-care box.
- Photographs
- Affirmation Cards
- Coloring Book / Pages
- Notebook / Journal
- Stress ball
- Hand cream
- Bubbles
- Face mask
- Soothing spotify playlist
- Candles
- Essential oils
- Herbal tea
- Mints
- Nail polish
- Tissues
- Book
- Devotional