So you've decided to start taking better care of yourself [1] — we're so excited for you! Self-care is extremely important no matter what else you've got going on in your life. And before you think self-care is only necessary for people with anxiety or for those who experience emotional struggles that you don't identify with, back that thought up right now. Everyone needs self-care [2], and self-care is different for everyone.

We've come up with 100 different things you can do for yourself, whether it's going out to do something, staying in to do nothing, or shifting your focus to your loved ones. Pick and choose what works for you, and expand on it to place all the focus on you. You deserve it.

Buy a New Pair of Shoes

Light Your Favourite Candle

Go For a Walk Around the Block

Get a Manicure

Write a Poem

Meal Prep For the Week

Do a Face Mask

Snuggle Your Pet

Text Your Best Friend

Do a Calming Yoga Sequence

Start a Piggy Bank

Take a Bunch of Silly Selfies

Get a Solid 8 Hours of Sleep

Get a Haircut

Have a Cry

Stay in Bed an Extra 20 Minutes in the Morning

Take Deep Breaths

Spend 10 Minutes in the Sunshine

Take a Bubble Bath

Go Stargazing

Call in Sick to Work

Cook Dinner For Yourself

Eat Some Chocolate

Smile When You Don't Want To

Clean Out Your Closet

Put on a Cosy Pair of Socks

Make a New Playlist

Take a Long Hot Shower

Splurge on Dessert

Colour a Picture

Take Up a New Hobby

Pick Flowers

Go For a Drive

Make Popcorn, and Watch Netflix

Sing Really Loud

Clean Out the Fridge

Find a New Book to Read

Go Out to Dinner by Yourself

Change Your Hair Colour

Stay on the Couch All Day

Buy a Magazine to Read

Plan Your Calendar For the Month

Play With the Animals at a Shelter

Donate to Charity

Do Nothing For an Evening

Print Out Your Favourite Photos

Learn a New Language

Thank the People You're Grateful For

Drink More Water

Buy a Houseplant to Take Care Of

Take the Long Way to Work

Do a Puzzle

Get Up Before Your Alarm Goes Off

Try a New Workout

Do the Dishes

Download a New Game on Your Phone

Bake Something Yummy

Sit Somewhere to Watch the People

Go For a Picnic

Listen to a Song You've Never Heard Before

Donate an Old Pair of Shoes

Smile at a Stranger

Set Goals For the Year

Get All Dressed Up, and Go Somewhere Fancy

Spend an Evening Playing With Your Hair

Pay It Forward in the Coffee Shop Line

Change the Sheets on Your Bed

Buy Something Expensive You've Been Wanting

Get a Pedicure

Have a Conversation With an Old Friend

Put Your Phone Down

Find a New Restaurant to Try

Write Yourself a Love Letter

Order Dinner In

Meditate For 10 Minutes

Put on Your Favourite Outfit

Look in the Mirror, and Tell Yourself You're Awesome

Get a Massage

Take a Nap

Dance to Your Favourite Song

Reread Your Favourite Book

Remove Toxic People From Your Social Media

Make a Card For Someone You Care About

Shut Everyone Out For the Day

Find a DIY Project

Do a Good Deed

Compliment Someone

Exfoliate Your Skin

Try a New Healthy Eating Plan

Get on a Bus, and Take It to Anywhere

Actually Take Your Lunch Break, and Leave Your Desk

Do That Thing You've Been Putting Off

Focus on the Positives Over the Negatives

Do Something That Scares You

Eat 3 Solid Meals in a Day

Volunteer Somewhere

Rearrange the Furniture

Call Your Parents

Forgive Someone

Make It Through the Day