Taking care of your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. 

Self-care helps with coping with stress and negative experiences. Make self-care a regular part of your daily life to help you become more resilient. 

Self-care ideas you or someone you love can try:

  • Take a walk outside.
  • Drink a glass of water.
  • Make yourself a meal you enjoy.
  • Re-read one of your all-time favorite books.
  • Give someone a compliment — and then compliment yourself, too.
  • Play with a pet.
  • Listen to a favorite music playlist.
  • Take a hot shower or bath.
  • Give yourself permission to choose how you spend your time, resources or energy. It's okay to say no to things.
  • Spend a few minutes stretching and breathing deeply.
  • Reach out to a trusted friend or family member.
  • Take a short break for tea or coffee.
  • Start on a project you have been wanting to begin for a while.
  • Watch your favorite movie.
  • Write yourself a letter about a few things that are bothering you — then throw it away.
  • Call us at Your Life Iowa.