Busy days, busy seasons… we all have them! It can be really hard to find time for yourself, especially when it comes to decompressing and resting. Self-care is an important part of taking care of your whole self, not just on the days where you need it most. It should become a natural part of your routine and yes, that includes those busy days! We all need quick self-care activities that we depend on during these times.
But, I totally get it. Sometimes it’s hard (and near impossible) to prioritize self-care because we can become so pressed for time.
To be honest, I’m in one of those seasons right now. Michael and I are about to move over the next couple of weeks and in addition to that moving stress, we also have a lot to deal with since we’ll be selling our first home. #Adulting… Packing, cleaning, more packing, and a million different transitions to figure out.
Oh, and we can’t forget that I’m also pregnant, which adds another level of craziness. (Good craziness! We’re so grateful.)
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Since so many of us can be tight on time some days, I wanted to put together a long list of self-care ideas that take only 20 minutes or less to do. Are you ready for it?
SELF-CARE ACTIVITIES FOR WHEN YOU HAVE 20 MINUTES OR LESS:
1. Go for a walk
2. Take deep breaths
3. Drink some fresh lemon water
4. Stretch or do some yoga
5. Open up the blinds – let the sun in
6. Take a power nap
7. Wash your face
8. Spend time with your pet
9. Have a healthy snack
10. Brush your hair
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11. Apply some lotion – moisturize
12. Self massage your legs
13. Blast your favorite songs
14. Get in a quick cardio session
15. Call a family member
16. Paint your nails (quick-dry!)
17. Light a candle
18. Spend time in prayer
19. Take a quick hot shower
20. Freshen up your makeup
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21. Color
22. Make a fresh cup of coffee or tea
23. Do a brain dump
24. Sit outside and do nothing
25. Use a meditation app
26. Unfollow people on social media
27. Declutter one room
28. Recite some positive self-affirmations
29. Do a cleansing face mask
30. Write in a journal
31. Listen to a podcast
32. Use a hair mask
33. Practice gratitude
34. Delete unnecessary apps from your phone
35. Unsubscribe from emails you don’t want
36. Clear out photos/videos from your phone
37. Write out 5 life goals for yourself
38. Clear out your sock drawer
39. Try out a new lipstick color
40. Go to the drive-thru and get your favorite drink
41. Go for a drive on backroads
42. Write a letter to a loved one
43. Brush your teeth & floss and extra time
44. Watch a funny video on YouTube
45. Do a puzzle
46. Make that doctor’s appointment
47. Sing
48. Put on your favorite outfit
49. Indulge in your favorite snack
50. Plan a dedicated self-care day
Well, that’s a bulk of a list for ya! 🙂 I hope you’re able to take away some of your favorite quick self-care activities from this list and let me know which ones you decide to put into action for yourself! Whether you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up time or you’re simply looking to be intentional with the 20 minutes that you have, these are some fun ideas all around.
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Tell me, what’s your go-to self-care activity when you’re short on time? I’m always looking for new ideas! Take care of yourself. 🙂 Let’s chat!
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