60 Free Self-Care Ideas for you to Evolve

Happy September! In honor of National Self-Care Awareness Month, here are 60 free self-care ideas you can use to evolve in the best way!

I’m going to use the categories from the self-care wheel to keep them organized. You can take some from each category to balance it out and care for yourself in a variety of ways. I also want to mention that self-care is not selfish. If anything, it’s one of the least selfish things you can do. Think about it, you can’t pour from an empty cup. However, when your cup is full, you’re able to give to others in an even better way so it ultimately benefits the world when you take care of yourself.

Emotional self-care

1. Journal out your feelings
2. Have a crying sesh by watching the movie that always makes you cry
3. Meditate to bring you a sense of peace
4. Write a gratitude list until you feel a shift…a.k.a raise your vibration
5. Stream a standup comedy special so you can laugh
6. Have an anger release session by punching a pillow
7. Implement the 5 reiki principles
8. Apologize to someone you’ve hurt in the past
9. Remember the funniest moment you’ve witnessed (or experienced) and laugh it out
10. Practice a random act of kindness for a stranger

Psychological self-care

1. Read a personal development book
2. Look into and schedule therapy sessions
3. Listen to podcasts about mental health
4. Set boundaries with friends and loved ones
5. Practice mirror work
6. Develop a positive mindset
7. Free write for 5 mins and then question your thoughts to release any suffering
8. Follow along an EFT tapping YouTube video
9. Write a love letter to yourself
10. Talk out a problem on a voice memo and delete it afterwards

Physical self-care

1. Eat your favorite meal or drink (or both)
2. Dance along to your favorite music a.k.a move your body
3. Schedule a medical check-up
4. SLEEP
5. Go on a nature hike
6. Enhance your water
7. Have a bubble bath
8. Give yourself a spa day at home (face mask, manicure, etc)
9. Declutter your house
10. Have a cuddle sesh with your loved one or your pet 🙂

Professional self-care

1. Leave work on time (no overtime)
2. Do not take your work home with you
3. Take all your work breaks
4. Take a full lunch break
5. Use your PTO days!
6. Work on your abundance mindset
7. Take a free online course/workshop on something that interests you
8. Watch TED talks or videos on YouTube on your career/profession
9. Listen to empowering podcasts on your way to work
10. Read a personal finance book

Spiritual self-care

1. Pray or practice stillness
2. Practice yoga
3. Volunteer at an animal shelter
4. Forgive yourself (use the Ho’oponopono meditation)
5. Practice earthing/grounding
6. Listen to a YouTube higher self guided meditation
7. Work on healing your inner child (maybe watch your favorite childhood show)
8. Learn how to manifest your desires
9. Practice protecting your energy
10. Watch the sunrise or sunset while feeling a connection to Source

Personal self-care

1. Make short and long term goals
2. Record a voice memo of a bunch of affirmations so you play it daily in the morning or night
3. Take up a new hobby
4. Create a vision board
5. Dream big and write out what your “absolute favorite day” would look like if anything were possible
6. Visit your public library and get lost in books
7. Create a bucket list
8. Plan out your morning routine
9. Wear your favorite outfit and embody your Chingona self
10. Clean up your social media friends/pages and intentionally follow people/pages that’ll elevate you

Final thoughts on my free self-care ideas

So there you have it. You now have a list of 60 free self-care ideas you can implement. The best things in life are free. You owe yourself love and care for all the hard work you do. Some of these things require more time than others so you can choose accordingly. Remember, self-care is NOT selfish!

Lately, I’ve been journaling more than ever to reprogram thoughts that no longer serve me. I’ve also been making time to read a business or self-development book daily. Running has been my go-to as a way to move my body but I’ll be getting back to yoga soon. And finally, I practice stillness every day as well as listen to my daily affirmations.

Did I miss any? I’d love to see your favorite self-care activities. Please tag me on your Instagram stories and I’ll re-share so others can get even more ideas. As always, thank you for reading and being a part of my IG community. I love having you! If you ever have any questions, feel free to let me know. My DM’s are always open.

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