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Self Care Challenge

                             Self-Care Challenge

See how long it takes you to complete the list of challenges.  Darken in the circle next to each challenge as you complete them. There is no wrong way.  Do the challenges over and over if you like them.  Challenge yourself and see if things start changing more positive in your life.  These challenges are meant for the young and the old.  Feel free to add challenges in the blog comments. 

 

o   Meditate/Pray for 5-10 Minutes a Day

o   Write down 3 things you're grateful for

o   Do at least 25 jumping jacks

o   Sit down at the table for breakfast every morning

o   Read for 15 minutes before bed each night

o   Light incense or a candle when you get home

o   Write a letter to someone every day

o   Write down one thing each day you love about yourself

o   Watch 30 minutes of that show you've been meaning to catch up on

o   Make the bed each morning first thing

o   Cook a meal for yourself each day

o   Take a walk rain or shine

o   Get up 20 minutes earlier than your regular time

o   Spend 15 minutes each day organizing a space in your home

o   Write a letter to your future self.  (imagine how fun it will be to read 30 days of letters to yourself later on)

o   Give yourself a daily facial

o   Go on a short bike ride

o   Drink half your body weight in ounces of water

o   30 days of Random acts of kindness

o   Eat an apple/banana/orange/piece of fruit each day

o   Complete a Crossword or Sudoku Puzzle

o   Give yourself morning and evening positive talk.  I am worth it!  I am unique, I am funny, beautiful, handsome, talented...

o   Floss 2x a day

o   Use lotion on your hands

o   Watch “How To” Videos on something you've always wanted to learn (check YouTube)

o   Solo Dance Parties

o   15 minutes of listening to your favorite music

o   Sitting in nature

o   Cuddling with a pet

o   Text a friend and let them know why they matter to you

o   Take a bubble bath

o   Watch funny YouTube videos alone or with family.

o   Skype a friend or family member (even for a few minutes)

o   Watch sunset or sunrise

o   Give up alcohol for 30 days

o   Take a photo of something that makes you happy

o   Write down one thing each day that made you laugh

o   Spend 10 minutes drawing or doodling -- even if you think you "can't"

o   Write down a quote or something powerful you heard each day

o   Make tea before bed

o   Write yourself a note for the next day

o   Donate one thing from your home every day for a month

o   Knit or crochet

o   Spend time coloring

o   Work on an art project

o   Paint a rock

o   Give yourself a hand and foot massage

o   Listen to a Podcast

o   Stretch

o   Try Yoga

o   Learn a new word

o   Eat meals without your phone or TV

o   Take a power nap

o   Commute to work by walking or riding a bike if possible.

o   Write a Thank You note/card

o   Take a walk without your phone

o   Sweat

o   Go to the local pool

o   Drink green tea

o   Start your morning with a smoothie.

o   Go a month without makeup

o   Walk 10,000 steps

o   Take 10 deep breaths in and out in the morning and before bed

o   Bake something (bring the leftovers to work or school to share with someone

o   Keep track of your expenses

o   Listen to a guided relaxation

o   Drive somewhere new

o   Visit a new coffee shop/store/area of your town

o   Go to a park

o   Visit the library

o   Go 30 days without watching TV

o   Drink seltzer water instead of soda

o   Make time each day to do absolutely nothing

o   Turn off all electronics after 7pm

o   Write down negative thoughts and cross them out

o   Set a bedtime and stick to it

o   Look in the mirror and say out loud what you love about your body

o   Try daily brushing

o   Set a reminder every few hours to check in on yourself

o   Clean something in your house

o    Remove added sugar from your diet each day

o   Stop drinking any caffeine after Noon

o   Eat something green with each meal

o   Log what you eat each day

o   Create a list of books you want to read, movies you want to see, etc.

o   Create a Google Doc for all your ideas and add to it daily

o   Pack your lunch for the day the night before

o   Clean the kitchen/set the coffee for the next day

o   Stay off the internet in the evening

o   Add to your visualization board on your wall or mirror at home.  Maybe inside locker.

o   Ask a new person each day what makes them happier than anything else

 

Comments

  1. I love "sweat" and "visit the library."
    I might add "plan a trip to a place you'd like to visit/discover."

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  2. Excellent! Especially the good sweat from a walk, working out or taking on a tough task. It leaves you with a satisfaction that your are helping your mind and body while doing a good job of utilizing "time" in a healthy way. Sadly I don't always manage my time wisely. Most of the time with sweat.... You are producing something good for yourself and others! Thanks for the comment!!

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    1. In reference to your suggestion of planning a trip to a place you'd like to visit/discover. Big trips are great but I am finally getting more wiser about trying to plan more weekend trips and day trips. There is so much to explore in our own areas of the world! Plus way more affordable! :)

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