Helene Rothschild

50 Ways to Nurture Yourself

It is important to be able to do what you can to feel good on a daily basis. Then you are not dependent on others because you can nurture yourself. When you are self-caring you are not being selfish. In fact when you feel fulfilled, you then have more to give to others. Find out 50 ways you can give to yourself.

It is important to be able to do what you can to feel good on a daily basis. Then you are not dependent on others because you can nurture yourself. When you are self-caring you are not being selfish. In fact when you feel fulfilled, you then have more to give to others. The following suggestions will help you become aware of healthy ways you can give to yourself.

Put a check next to the things you would like to do to nurture yourself.

1. Take a bubble bath

2. Buy myself roses

3. Take a sauna

4. Get a massage

5. Take a bath by candlelight

6. Have breakfast in bed

7. Go to the pet store and play with the animals

8. Visit the zoo

9. Walk on a scenic path

10. Stop and smell the flowers

11. Have a manicure or pedicure

12. Wake up early and watch the sunrise

13. Watch the sunset

14. Relax with a good book and/or soothing music

15. Light the fireplace for myself

16. Play my favorite music and dance to it by myself

17. Go to bed early

18. Sleep outside under the stars

19. Stay in bed all day when I'm well

20. Fix a special dinner just for me and eat by candlelight

21. Participate in my favorite sport

22. Go for a walk

23. Take a walk in the rain

24. Run on the beach

25. Take a scenic drive

26. Meditate

27. Buy new underpants

28. Browse in a book or record store for as long as I want

29. Buy myself a cuddly stuffed animal

30. Write myself a love letter and mail it

31. Ask a special person to nurture me (examples: feed, cuddle, read to me)

32. Buy myself something special that I can afford

33. Go see a good film or show

34. Go to the park and feed the ducks, swing on the swings, etc.

35. Visit a museum or other interesting place

36. Go to the harbor and listen to the boats

37. Have a facial

38. Give myself a facial

39. Go into a hot tub or Jacuzzi

40. Record an affirmation tape

41. Write down my goals

42 Call an old friend

43. Bake or cook something special

44. Go window shopping

45. Buy a meditation tape

46. Listen to a positive, motivation tape

47. Write in my special book all my wins for the day

48. Gently apply a fragrant lotion all over my body

49. Call a new, supportive friend

50. Tell myself all the things I appreciate and love about me, and give myself a big hug.

Now that you know what you like to do, plan in your schedule specifically when you will do the things that you checked off. You deserve to feel good!

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