There was a short discussion about self-care in a Facebook group I’m in. I decided to make up a list of easy things I can do to take care of myself and bring myself joy. I reread the list and realized many of these things can be done while in isolation/quarantine.

I’m sure there are many more things, but this is just what I came up with from one quick brainstorming session:

• breathe consciously
• lie down and close eyes for two minutes
• stretch
• pick flowers
• water flowers
• play a game
• check Facebook
• have a big glass of ice water
• coffee, tea, iced tea
• collage
• pet the cat/dog
• read a book/magazine
• eat a small tasty snack
• take a moment to observe surroundings
• imagine a favorite location
• listen to a favorite song
• meditate
• dance
• sing
• look at beautiful photos
• take a photograph
• draw
• paint
• write
• take a shower or bath
• do yoga
• get active
• get out of bed
• start a new hobby
• change posture
• use lotion or favorite perfume
• get exercise
• lie in the sun
• doodle
• pray
• take a drive
• play musical instrument
• cook
• make a gift for someone
• go hiking
• crafts
• sightseeing
• give self a mani/pedi
• watch a video of a play or concert
• watch TV
• playing with animals
• text a friend
• put on makeup
• crossword puzzle
• shooting baskets
• jigsaw puzzle
• playing cards
• take a nap
• make a card for someone
• play a board game
• wear favorite clothing
• give self a haircut
• watch stand-up comedy online
• work in garden
• blogging
• nature walk
• birdwatching
• playing in the sand
• reading cartoons or comics
• read sacred texts
• memorize poetry
• listen to favorite podcasts