65 Self-Care Ideas to Love Yourself More Fully

Wondering about self-care? Want to step into loving yourself more fully?

Self-care has certainly become a buzz word these days. It truly is such an important practice in order to love ourselves fully so that we can pour into others. After all, you can't pour from an empty cup.

This list of self-care ideas will give you tips, activities, ideas for taking better care of your mental health, and who you that taking care of yourself isn't selfish at all.

Whether you are most interested in daily self-care routines, new self-care ideas, or tips and trips to love yourself more fully that will also give others permission to do the same, this list will inspire you and motivate you to ensure you take the best care of yourself possible.

65 Self-Care Ideas to Love Yourself More Fully

Outdoor ideas:

Being connected to nature, stepping outside, and more are so important for our overall wellness. Take a look at these outdoor self-care ideas for how you can embark on some new ways to care for yourself!

1. Go for a walk in nature

2. Take your dog for a walk or if you don't have a dog, head to your local dog park to interact with some doggies

3. Pack a picnic and eat a meal outside

4. Dine in your backyard and eat al fresco

5. Take a bike ride around your neighborhood

6. Go for a star gazing night in the open air

7. Build a garden

8. Plant some flowers

9. Find grass and walk barefoot

Spiritual ideas:

Even if you don't consider yourself "spiritual" I highly recommend giving these self-care ideas a whirl and being open to considering them. It's amazing what happens when we are willing to try new ways of thinking and being!

10. Meditate for at least 5 minutes

11. Go to a church service

12. Light candles in your space

13. Journal and go inward

Physical ideas:

There is so much evidence how critical it is to move our bodies daily. So go on and give this list of physical self-care ideas a try!

14. Stretch your body

15. Go for a run

16. Take a yoga class

17. Go out dancing

18. Do some breathing exercises

19. Use a foam roller to release tension in your body

20. Try acupunture

21. Get a full body massage

Social ideas:

We are human beings and connectedness is so critical to who we are. Whether you are introverted or extroverted, it is so important that we connect on a deep, human level and these social self-care ideas will give you ways to do so!

22. Go to the movies with a friend

23. Grab a coffee with a friend

24. Take a salsa class with girlfriends

25. Calling a friend across town or across the world and have a phone date

26. Throw a dinner party

27. Join a bookclub

28. Be willing to go on a date

29. Go bowling with friends

30. Have a game night

Mental ideas:

The ability to go inward is so important. After all our longest and most important relationship will always be with ourselves. Give these mental self-care ideas a try!

31. Practice saying "no"

32. Challenge your negative self-talk and change it into positivity

33. Tell yourself 5 positive things you like about yourself daily

34. Look in the mirror and compliment your appearance

35. Avoid toxic people and spend time with those you love

36. Make a list of 10 things you are proud of yourself for

37. Celebrate the wins of others

38. Read a new book

39. Listen to a podcast

40. Go to a seminar or retreat

41. Make a gratitude list daily

Emotional ideas:

We are human beings that are full of ideas, thoughts, emotions, and it is important that we learn to care for ourselves in all aspects of life. These emotional self-care ideas are for you to embrace your full and authentic self more fully!

42. Accept your feelings whatever they are

43. Write down your feelings and acknowledge them in a journal

44. Give lots of long hugs

45. Belly laugh with another person

46. Release your emotions by crying

47. Say yes to yourself and your needs

48. Allow yourself to receive

49. Accept yourself fully

50. Take 100% responsibility for your actions

51. Practice forgiveness toward yourself and others

Other self-care ideas:

This last list is full of all kinds of other self-care ideas that you can try on for size! I hope these are all extremely helpful to love yourself more fully, build self-confidence, and discover who you truly are.