How To: Create a Self-Care Routine and Stick To It

Everyone's self-care routine will look different. There are no set rules as to how to create a self-care routine. Something to consider is thinking about what things in the past have helped your needs? Maybe a certain habit has curbed your anxiety, or avoiding a certain type of food helped you get a good night's sleep. There could also be habits that have motivated you to be more productive if that's what makes you feel best.

Reflect on what works for you, what doesn't, and what you'd be willing to do more of within your daily life.

You can also list your needs by order of importance, start with the most important need and think about what activities or techniques would help that one first.

Writing down what you would ideally do every day can point you toward ideas for activities you can include in a self-care routine that works best for you. Visiting a botanical garden once a week, calling your grandma every Thursday, or treating yourself to takeaway sushi are all examples of things that can easily be incorporated into your week and can make a big difference in your mood and overall sense of well-being.