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.
___ 1. Take a bubble bath
___ 2. Buy myself roses
___ 3. Take a sauna
___ 4. Get a massage
___ 5. Take a bath by candlelight
___ 6. Have breakfast in bed
___ 7. Go to the pet store and play with the animals
___ 8. Visit the zoo
___ 9. Walk on a scenic path
___ 10. Stop and smell the flowers
___ 11. Have a manicure or pedicure
___ 12. Wake up early and watch the sunrise
___ 13. Watch the sunset
___ 14. Relax with a good book and/or soothing music
___ 15. Light the fireplace for myself
___ 16. Play my favorite music and dance to it by myself
___ 17. Go to bed early
___ 18. Sleep outside under the stars
___ 19. Stay in bed all day when I’m well
___ 20. Fix a special dinner just for me and eat by candlelight
___ 21. Participate in my favorite sport
___ 22. Go for a walk
___ 23. Take a walk in the rain
___ 24. Run on the beach
___ 25. Take a scenic drive
___ 26. Meditate
___ 27. Buy new underpants
___ 28. Browse in a book or record store for as long as I want
___ 29. Buy myself a cuddly stuffed animal
___ 30. Write myself a love letter and mail it
___ 31. Ask a special person to nurture me (examples: feed, cuddle, read to me)
___ 32. Buy myself something special that I can afford
___ 33. Go see a good film or show
___ 34. Go to the park and feed the ducks, swing on the swings, etc.
___ 35. Visit a museum or other interesting place
___ 36. Go to the harbor and listen to the boats
___ 37. Have a facial
___ 38. Give myself a facial
___ 39. Go into a hot tub or Jacuzzi
___ 40. Record an affirmation tape
___ 41. Write down my goals
___ 42 Call an old friend
___ 43. Bake or cook something special
___ 44. Go window shopping
___ 45. Buy a meditation tape
___ 46. Listen to a positive, motivation tape
___ 47. Write in my special book all my wins for the day
___ 48. Gently apply a fragrant lotion all over my body
___ 49. Call a new, supportive friend
___ 50. 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!