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. 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.
Take a bubble bath
Buy myself roses
Take a sauna
Get a massage
Take a bath by candlelight
Have breakfast in bed
Go to the pet store and play with the animals. Visit the zoo
Walk on a scenic path
Stop and smell the flowers
Have a manicure or pedicure
Wake up early and watch the sunrise
Watch the sunset
Relax with a good book and/or soothing music
Light the fireplace for myself
Play my favorite music and dance to it by myself
Go to bed early
Sleep outside under the stars
Stay in bed all day when I'm well
Fix a special dinner just for me and eat by candlelight
Participate in my favorite sport
Go for a walk
Take a walk in the rain
Run on the beach
Take a scenic drive
Meditate
Buy new underpants
___ 28. Browse in a book or record store for as long as I want
Buy myself a cuddly stuffed animal
Write myself a love letter and mail it
Ask a special person to nurture me (examples: feed, cuddle, read to me)
Buy myself something special that I can afford
. Go see a good film or show
Go to the park and feed the ducks, swing on the swings, etc.. Visit a museum or other interesting place
. Go to the harbor and listen to the boats
. Have a facial
Give myself a facial
Go into a hot tub or Jacuzzi
Record an affirmation tape
Write down my goals
Call an old friend
Bake or cook something special
Go window shopping
Buy a meditation tape
Listen to a positive, motivation tape
Write in my special book all my wins for the day
Gently apply a fragrant lotion all over my body
Call a new, supportive friend
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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