22 Self-Care Ideas to do in Your Home During Quarantine

What a ride we’re all on, huh? Just a few weeks ago, I was on vacation celebrating my birthday on the beach and now the world has been sent to our homes and basically placed in ‘time-out’ due to COVID-19. We’ve been mandated to stay at home and only leave our houses for essentials. Am I afraid? Certainly, I have moments throughout each day when I allow my mind to wonder and fear creeps in. While it’s completely normal to experience fear and anxiety and want to stay informed of current world events; it’s equally important to refrain from too much news media. For me, the challenge is to create a perfect balance of peace while navigating the uncertainty and stress of these trying times. I’ve learned to practice gratitude the second fear attempts to sneak in to avoid falling into a downward spiral of heaviness. And, instead of having a pity party – I decided to throw myself an ongoing ‘Self-Care’ party. Here’s a few tips I’ve implemented into my daily routine to CELEBRATE my time indoors:

1. Prayer / Meditation
2. Read a daily devotional or Inspirational book.
3. Participate in a daily prayer call.
4. Create a ‘Happy Space’ for yourself in the home. Your space should include some of your favorite things (i.e books, family picture, scented candle, journal, pen/highlighter, cozy throw).
5. Create a playlist and listen to your favorite artists/music (I’ve been listening to 80 & 90’s old school music for the last two weeks).
6. Maintain a Gratitude journal and jot down a list of your favorite positive affirmations & quotes.
7. Record a Tik Tok video. It’s all the rave right now – especially since we’re all (well most of us) are practicing ‘Social Distancing’! And, of course, I’ve recorded a couple of Tik Tok videos with my daughter.
8. Watch old movies – particularly comedies.
9. Play board games and Classics like Tic-Tac-Toe, UNO, Connect Four.
10. Burn your favorite scented candle – Grapefruit & Lemon scent are sure to boost your mood!
11. Try new recipes.
12. Pamper your hands and feet by giving yourself a mani/pedi. Grab an Emory board, cuticle remover, polish remover & nail polish and paint away.
13. Piece a puzzle together.
14. Create a Vision Board. It’s never too late to pursue a dream or goal.
15. Prepare a budget & re-structure your finances.
16. Take a daily walk (Nature Trails are very therapeutic & the fresh air is amazing).
17. Regular phone calls to Family and friends who uplift your spirit and encourage your soul.
18. Sip Wine (Pink Moscato is my jam!)
19. Soak in a hot bubble bath infused with lavender oil (for a relaxing, therapeutic & calming effect) and Epsom salt (to soothe sore joints/muscles and relieve fatigue and stress).
20. Learn a new skill or enhance an existing skill.
21. Daydream of a time and place you were most Happy.
22. End the day with a prayer and thank God for allowing you to experience another day.

Thank you for stopping by to read my Self-Care ideas. I hope you enjoyed this article and found something to take away with you. And, remember the more self-care and self-love you focus on yourself the more you will see it reflected back at you. Sending positive energy, lots of Love and virtual hugs during this time.

Love

Rhonda