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I’m such a self-care junkie. One of my favorite things to do when I get home from work is decide what I will do for the rest of the day that will help me relax and unwind.

Self-care is essential for our happiness and mental well being. Often times we take our mental health for granted, however, I believe that mental health is right up there with our physical health.

I’ve seen a few of these self-care challenges on Pinterest and decided to make one of my own since self-care is something that I am super passionate about.

If you would like to do the self-care challenge with me, there is a printable at the bottom of this post that you can use to track your progress. Feel free to change some things around or do them out of order!

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Day 1- Start drinking more water.

If you’re drinking 1L of water daily already, try bumping it up to 2L!

Day 2- Make a playlist of all your feel-good tunes.

Nothing beats a good Spotify playlist that you can jam out to, and it’s an even bigger bonus when they’re all songs that make you feel great.

Day 3- Write a few things you are grateful for.

…and keep it somewhere you can see daily to remind you that hey, your life is pretty awesome.

Day 4- Eat a hearty salad.

Vegetables don’t have to be boring! Find a kickass dressing you enjoy and go to town with the greens!

Day 5- Cook something you really love to eat out.

Pinterest is full of copy-cat restaurant recipes , so why not try recreate something delicious at home?

Day 6- Run a warm bath.

Warm baths are the best. The end.

Day 7- Read a couple of chapters from your favorite book.

Reading can be very therapeutic, so if you have a book you really enjoy, take some time during the day to read a little.

Day 8- Go on a walk.

Exercise is a proven way to release happy hormones. If you’re not into going to the gym, take a brisk walk in a nice part of town instead.

Day 9- Get a massage/mani-pedi/ facial.

Who doesn’t love a good pampering? I personally love facials, and I have started to just do them at home to save time and money.

Day 10- Go on a date with yourself.

This can be as simple as going to a coffee shop for an hour or going to a bookstore to find a new good book!

Day 11- Bake something just for yourself.

Some cookies, a mug cake, banana bread or whatever your heart desires.

Day 12- Watch something motivational

There are so many motivational talks on Youtube, and my favorite ones are TED talks.

Day 13- Watch the sunset.

There is something so calming about watching the sunset. Today, go out and enjoy it.

Day 14- Do some yoga.

Yoga has amazing benefits. If you’re a beginner, Yoga With Adrienne is great.

Day 15- Meditate for 10 minutes.

Meditation is something I thought was silly before I started learning about it. When I meditate, I use guided meditation on YouTube, but you can also download an app like Head Space.

Day 16- Listen to a podcast.

I love podcasts! My favorite podcasts are ones which are motivating and inspirational, usually by other women.

Day 17- Treat yourself!

Do whatever you feel like today. Massage? Shopping spree? A nice, long nap? The world is your oyster!

Day 18- Call up a good friend.

Especially that friend who makes you cry from laughter.

Day 19- Curl up with a blanket and watch a romcom.

Who doesn’t like a lazy afternoon with a romcom? Some of my favorites are The Proposal, Pretty Woman, Miss Congeniality, The Devil Wears Prada, and Confessions Of A Shopaholic.

Day 20- Make a bucket list.

Write down all the things you want to experience in your lifetime, from places to visit, to more simple experiences.

Day 21- Get creative and make something.

There are so many things you could make! Paint a picture, decorate a mug, try out a crazy cookie recipe.. the list goes on and on.

Day 22- Have a no social media day.

I guarantee you will feel so much better after taking a break from social media. If you can’t last the whole day, give yourself a few hours off instead.

Day 23- Go to bed early.

Because what’s better than an early night?

Day 24- Make a DIY spa at home.

You can have the best time by making all the potions needed for an at-home spa day.

Day 25- Write down your future goals.

From bigger goals, to smaller goals you’d like to achieve, and don’t leave anything out.

Day 26- Declutter your space.

A nice, clean home is so much more relaxing than a cluttered one. Pick a room in your house to declutter and go to town.

Day 27- Buy yourself some flowers.

Just because there aren’t many things in life better than fresh flower.

Day 28- Clean out your wardrobe.

Donate what you don’t use, and make space for future pieces.

Day 29- Get a checkup at the doctor’s.

Nobody likes going to the doctor, but make it a point to have a full check-up every once in a while. It won’t hurt.

Day 30- Get a plant.

Plants bring a lot of life into the home. If you don’t have a green thumb, try getting something kill-proof, like a cute cactus.

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