Self Care

Hiking, biking, camping, kayaking, white water rafting, skydiving, roller blading, walks, running, water, star gazing, photography, rock climbing, panoramic views, boating, paddleboarding, tubing the river, rock hunting, playgrounds, parks, geocaching, gardening, community gardens, any outdoor sport, nature drive, national parks, motorcycle, yard work, making a fire, etc.

Family, chosen family, friends (not all are created equal), friends for deep talks, friends for having fun, meeting someone new, playing with your kids, volunteering, mentoring, group classes, dinner parties, game nights, double dates, reunions, support groups, community events, joining a club, attending a meetup, coaching a team, pen pals, phone calls with people you love, etc.

Pilates, hot yoga, yoga, the gym, swimming, biking, running, walking, rock climbing, motocross, stretching, dancing (formally or casually), yard work, roller blading, ice skating, snow tubing, skiing/snowboarding, workout class, pole dancing, aerial silks, etc.

Every sport: football, basketball, baseball, pickleball, tennis, racquetball, soccer, kickball, etc.

Listening to a preferred playlist, practicing an instrument, making music, singing, going to a concert, going to a fine arts concert, live music at a bar, karaoke, joining a choir, learning a new instrument, making a playlist for someone, music festivals, open mic nights, drumming circles, sound baths, vinyl record listening, discovering new genres, attending an orchestra, composing, DJing, etc.

Plays, shows, musicals, museums, painting, crafts, decorating, home decor, pottery, glass blowing, making jewelry, woodworking, metalworking, creating in any capacity, writing, drawing, dance performances, college performances of the arts, coloring, sculpting, digital art, film photography, calligraphy, journaling, scrapbooking, improv classes, stand-up comedy, screenwriting, poetry, knitting, crocheting, sewing, leather working, candle making, resin art, etc.

Prayer, scripture, service, meditation, nature, self-healing, gratitude, reading, uplifting content (movies, books, etc.), creating meaning, reiki, tarot, religion, healing substances, self-exploration, breathwork, shamanism, yoga retreats, silent retreats, journaling about purpose, studying philosophy, fasting, chanting, mantras, attending spiritual community, pilgrimages, sacred music, astrology, ceremony, acts of service, forgiveness practices, etc.

Comedy show, archery tag, movie, food fight, themed party, being silly, spontaneous trips, trying new things, new experiences, road trip, vacation, date night, clubbing, going to a bar, wine and paint night, book club, laser tag, bowling, poker night, movie marathon, cooking, baking, cleaning, organizing, ecstatic dance, motorized scooters, night games, board games, card games, video games, learning, listening to music, etc.

Horseback riding, taking a long bath or shower, smelling a nice-scented candle, hot tubbing, sauna, sensory deprivation tank, salt cave, doing nothing, pets, climbing a tree, shopping, eating, drinking, rage room, personal projects and hobbies, getting a massage, acupuncture, going for a drive with no destination, people watching at a café, rearranging a room, thrift store hunting, sunrise or sunset watching, napping in a hammock, building something with your hands, flying a kite, visiting an aquarium or zoo, etc.