Self-Care Ideas : Spring Edition

Here are some self-care ideas for Spring. From health and wellness to organization and simple happiness that will bring you joy.

HOME.

• Start a garden. This can include planting a few herb seeds in flower pots for your kitchen or planting flowers in the backyard. Whatever brings you joy!

• Buy a new candle or diffuser for your space.

• Redecorate a room, move things around or create a cozy nook just for yourself.

• Choose one space in your home and declutter.

• Open up your curtains and windows and let the fresh air in.

• Buy yourself flowers. Place in the kitchen or on your desk and liven up your space!

• Clean out your bookshelf.

STYLE + BEAUTY.

• Wardrobe declutter. Select your Spring wardrobe and donate items you won’t wear to charity. I love a capsule wardrobe myself and trying to work on that ; )

• Put together a few outfits that make you feel amazing and wear them - don’t save them for a ‘special day’ as every day is special and a gift ;)

• Start a new skincare routine for the season.

• New Spring beauty routine. Maybe a new lipstick colour? Also, declutter any makeup or beauty products that you haven’t used for a long time.

• Get a new haircut.

SUNSHINE + NATURE.

• Go for a walk. Even if it’s just around the block, try to get some air and enjoy the sunshine.

• Go on a picnic and enjoy eating al fresco!

• Go puddle jumping.

• Take a walk in the rain.

HAPPINESS + JOY.

• Meet up with a friend for coffee.

• Journal your thoughts.

• Breakfast in bed!

• Nightstand notebook. Keep a notebook on your night table for those ‘middle of the night’ thoughts and ideas, things to do, things you forgot to do and must do.

• Choose a new book to read - perfect for rainy nights.

• Choose joy. Make a list of things that make you happy and try to incorporate at least one a day. Simple things like this will bring more joy into your life.

• Start saving and planning for your summer getaway - even if it’s just a one night spa retreat, it’ll give you something to look forward to.

• Try yoga or stretching exercises. My favorite is Yoga with Adriene and also Qigong (amazing for stretching the body but also brings you calmness).

• New hobby. This can be learning a new language or an online cooking class.

• Wear your coziest pajamas and watch a movie in bed.

• Soak in the tub with a face mask on.

• Do something you enjoyed as a kid.

• Buy a new umbrella that will make you smile every time you open it.

• Go for Brunch with a friend or host a small soiree at home. Check out the latest Recipe Love List on the COCOLILY Journal that features a few brunch recipes.

• Nostalgia. Watch one of your favorite movies or shows from when you were little or listen to your favorite songs.

• Write a love letter to yourself.

PLACES TO GO. THINGS TO DO.

• Slowly wander through a museum or art gallery.

• Color in an adult coloring book or paint by number kit (my new favorite thing to do now!).

• Create a new music playlist.

• Get a massage.

• Buy a new comfy outfit or tee - be sure check out the femme collection!

• Do that task that you’ve been putting off for ages.

• Wash your car and clean out the inside; including the trunk!

• Go stargazing.

• Get a pedicure.

• Schedule that doctor’s appointment.

• Create a mood or vision board on Pinterest.

• Take a long drive with great music.

• Visit a botanical garden.

• Take a day off for yourself. You deserve it.

• Write down one goal you’d like to accomplish this season.

• If you have time, volunteer.

• Fly a kite. Saying this, always makes me think of Mary Poppins :D

• Take yourself on a date.

• Have a self care Sunday (or Saturday).

ORGANIZATION.

• Delete old contacts.

• Unsubscribe from newsletters that you no longer need.

• Organize your desktop files.

• Clean up your inbox.

• Backup any files or photos onto a cloud drive.

• Delete apps off your phone that you haven’t used in months.