18 Easy and Budget-Friendly Self-Care Ideas

This month has been tough, I’m not going to lie. A lot of “plot twists” have been going on behind-the-scenes over here, and it’s been stretching me in ways that are uncomfortable and unknown.

When thinking about what to write this week, I kept thinking, “All I want to do is pause and take a breath.”

So today, I’m sharing self-care ideas, because lately, I’m in need of it big time. “Self-care” is a buzz word that takes on many different meanings. To me, it’s the act of doing something that gives me a moment to pause, breathe, and refresh. These things often are simple, even mundane, actions or rituals integrated into every day life. Self-care doesn’t have to consist of lengthy and expensive things to do, so here are 18 easy and budget-friendly self-care ideas you can do whenever you need a second to pause, breathe, and refresh.

1. Take a hot shower or bath

2. Listen to your favorite music

3. Order your favorite coffee

4. Read a chapter of your book

5. Write

6. Take a walk

7. Take a break from your phone/scrolling social media

8. Pray

9. Enjoy the silence

10. Eat a healthy meal

11. Do something creative, like draw, color, or try embroidery

12. Declutter a drawer

13. Stretch

14. Take a nap or sleep in

15. Sip hot tea

16. Watch an episode of your favorite show

17. Light a candle

18. Watch the sunrise or sunset