100 Simple Self Care Ideas for 2024

Happy New Everyone, this year I thought I would share 100 Simple Self Care Ideas for 2024.

As we head into the new year many people make resolutions to stop doing basic things like smoking, being lazy, overeating or improve upon goals they did not achieve from the previous year. Some pick a single word to live up to, like authentic, intentional or joy which is all well good, and I say whatever makes you happy.  This year I am just sharing 100 Simple Self Care Ideas for 2024 that you can do at any time, or maybe add into life on a weekly or monthly basis to add more of those happy words you all like so much. To me it seems like just adding the small changes like these could make all the difference in the world.

1. Create a Coffee Ritual in the Morning Savor & Enjoy it (or it could be Hot Tea)
2. Make Your Bed (Use good Linens when you do- no cheap sheets)
3. Wash your sheets every week (we do #FreshSheetFriday #CozyEarth)
4.  Compliment Your Spouse
5. Snuggle with a pet
6. Add positive affirmations to your morning routine
7. Plant fresh herbs in a small pot in your kitchen
8. Dedicate time every week to try a new hobby or participate in one you love
9. Listen to music (all kinds no just your play list)
10. Eat your lunch outside on pretty days and enjoy the sunshine
11. Put things away right away to prevent build up of a mess
12. Don’t over commit
13. Call people you love
14. Eliminate junk food and food that makes your body feel bad
15. Wear only clothing that makes you feel good (donate the rest)
16. Make a new friend
17. Embrace change, even when it feels uncomfortable
18. Prioritize good sleep habits (8 hours a night)
19. Keep a notebook beside your bed to jot down dreams, or things nagging at you
20. Add in more plant-based foods (we do #MeatlessMondays)
21. Take More Naps
22. Exercise Regularly (see how we added a Home Gym to make work out more convenient)
23. Always pack a snack no matter where you are going
24. Be a good listener, so many people do not really listen anymore
25. Reach out to an old friend you have been thinking about
26. Practice gratitude, or use a gratitude journal
27. Take a risk every now and then
28. Prepare yourself for the next day, the night before
29. Talk to new people, or neighbors that you do not know
30. Have a monthly get together or gathering with a club (book club, golfing, church group, etc)
31. Practice the art of sending out REAL thank you cards
32. Create family time especially if you have kids; like a game night (board games), pizza night (homemade), camping trip, etc.
33. If you buy new clothes get rid of the same number of pieces you purchase to keep closet in check
34. Have a leftover night once a week, to clean out the refrigerator
35. Always have fresh ice on hand for nice cold refreshing beverages (we bought a countertop ice maker)
36. Deal with paper clutter every week, shred, burn or recycle so it won’t build up
37. Practice saying NO to toxic people in your life
38. Listen to your inner voice and follow your intuition
39. Keep a Brilliant Ideas Notebook (I have one)
40. Do a 10-minute Tidy Up before bed every night
41. Place a basket at the base of your steps to care things up at one time
42. Have coffee outside on Saturday morning
43. Buy yourself some new Cozy Earth Pajamas (these are awesome! Save 40% off with JENROND40)
44. Listen to elders stories, history always repeats itself
45. Get to know your local community or neighborhood
46. Purchase wrinkle free clothes (ain’t nobody got time to iron anymore)
47. Plant spring bulbs in the fall
48. Call a friend to check in, if you’re feeling down or maybe they are
49. Make 1-2 one pot meals on Sunday for the week, check out 12 Great Soup Recipes
50. Give to a charity, no matter what your cause, helping others animals or people is always a good thing
51. When traveling never go home on a Sunday always add an extra day (or two) to miss the crowds and Monday blues
52. Have a go to impressive dish for unexpected dinner guests
53. Say I love you and mean it
54. Don’t hold grudges, they end up hurting you more
55. Try to look for thee good in others, especially those you have challenging relationship with
56. Stretch in the morning when you get up, yoga is great
57. If you are not a multi tasker, do only one task at a time it is okay
58. Eat your veggies every day 4-5 servings
59. Limited yourself to only 30 minutes of screen time before bed
60. Get outside and get fresh air
61. Try doing meditation and clearing your mind
62. Go to bed at the same time if possible
63. Drink more water, it is very beneficial first thing in the morning (see recipes for citrus waters here)
64. Try journaling to release those thoughts, hey we all a diary as kids
65. Move your body every day by going for a walk, riding a bike, do yoga or play with your kids
66. Quality over Quantity
67. Buy yourself those flowers at the store
68. Love yourself
69. Stand up for what you believe in
70. Share food with a friend or neighbor
71. Learn a new skill
72. Don’t Live to work, work to live
73. Make time for the things that matter to you
74. Sing, in the car, the shower or while your work
75. Track your screen time
76. Use a timer during tasks to stay focused
77. Do not overload your To-Do list
78. Try to stay positive in negative situations
79. Learn breathing techniques to relax
80. Take a long hot soaking bath in Epsom salt (I do this at least once a week- check out Art of the Bath)
81. Create a goal sheet for yourself
82. Be curious in life, if you want to learn something, do it
83. Surround yourself with successful, inspiring people
84. Try having a community cookout or cul-de-sac gathering
85. Read more, draw inspiration, knowledge and creativity from what you take in
86. Set up automated draft saving account (you won’t miss it)
87. Reward yourself when you reach a goal
88. Seek out happiness each day this intention will help you find it
89. Do your taxes early
90. Set up reminders on phone calendars for reoccurring things
91. Spend less time on social media it will make you feel unworthy
92. Organize a drawer in your home every day
93. Don’t carry credit card debit, or have plan to get rid of it (we eliminated ours years ago and refuse to go back)
94. Keep a stockpile of cards Birthday, Sympathy & Celebration on hand for easy send outs (check out my plan at Happy Mail)
95. Delegate tasks, when possible, it is the sign of a good leader
96. Follow your heart in everything you do
97. Create a To-Do for the week/day to keep everyone on task
98. If you have trouble with time management skills use your phone timer for each task
99. Allocate self care for yourself every week
100. At the end of the year find time for reflection on the previous year