Taking care of your mental health can sometimes feel like a chore. It's important to find ways to care for yourself that you enjoy. Habits are more easily formed when you are having a good time doing them.
Coloring is a good activity to focus on being mindful and can reduce symptoms of anxiety
Best Coloring Books for Grown-Ups
Aroma therapy can be a powerful tool to take care of your mind and body. Different scents have all sorts of benefits for your mental and even physical health
Aromatherapy Information | Mount Sinai - New York
Acupuncture and yoga are good for your mind and body alike. And when you find the right poses for you, it can be fun. Be sure to read up how to use the matt before diving right in to avoid injury
Acupuncture Mat
If you like Journaling but also care about visuals, a bullet journal may be for you. With so many different ways to make them the possibilities are endless.
Bullet Journal
Finding the right skincare routine is essential. It's important to not overwhelm yourself and to find a system that makes you feel good
How to Build Your Best Skin Care Routine
If you like scrapbooking but don't have the time or space a virtual mood board may be for you. It can be a good mindful activity to boost your mood
How To Make A Moodboard: 2023 Step-By-Step Guide
Lighting can play a key role in mood too. Finding the right lighting for your living space can change how you feel, especially in the colder and darker winter months
Mood Lights
Who doesn't love a good massage? If professional massages aren't attainable for you there is also self massage that can be equally beneficial
Massage Therapy
More info on self massage
How to Ease Stress and Pain with Self-Massage Techniques
Zentangle is an easy, mindful form of art that I've been taught many times in therapy. It's a good stress reliever with unique and beautiful tesult
Zentangle
If taking baths is how you unwind, a bath pillow is the perfect compliment to increase comfort
Best Bath Pillows
I love listening to ASMR when I sleep but I couldn't stand wearing headphones to bed. This headband was a game changer and I swear by it
Perytong Sleep Headphones Wireless, Bluetooth
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ASMR is videos or audios that are relaxing and calming. There's many sub genres and ASMRtists so do some research and find your favorites!
ASMR videos: The biggest YouTube trend you've never heard of
Learning a new skill or hobby can have a big impact on your mental health
How to Crochet for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Another option for a craft hobby
How to Embroider by Hand for Beginners
A fairly new addition to skincare routines that includes elements of massage and inflammatory benefits as well
Ice Globes
Making a habit of having a relaxing cup of tea or coffee can be an easy to implement step in your daily self care
Tea Sampler
Scalp simulation in massage can be a very powerful tool for relaxation
Amazon.com: USAGA Head Massager Scalp ...
If you struggle with anger or frustration this silly doll may help relieve some stress
Dammit Doll - Classic Random Color, Stress Relief
Weather reading or writing, slam poetry is a powerful outlet of emotions
Slam
Sometimes you just want to say what's on your mind without fear of judgement. Let it all out
Whisper
Fashion and organization can make us feel good. I love being able to pick out my outfit from the comfort of my bed
Smart Closet - Your Stylist on the App Store
For those who love little gifts and treats, here's a gift set that has surprise elements and less guilt with buying it
Self-Care Advent Calendar
Used as a compliment to meditation or as a stand alone tool, another form of aromatherapy with a visual effect as well
