Small Acts of Self-Love: 30 Ways to Be Kind to Yourself

1. Treat yourself to your favorite coffee or snack—just because.

2. Say no to plans if you don’t really want to go—without guilt.

3. Let yourself be lazy for a day (or an afternoon) without feeling like you need to “earn” it.

4. Indulge in a guilty pleasure—watch trashy TV, eat the chocolate, read the romance novel.

5. Ignore calls and texts if you don’t feel like talking—protect your peace.

6. Buy yourself flowers just because they make you happy.

7. Take a ridiculously long, hot shower or bath with no rush to get out.

8. Wear the cozy outfit instead of the “put-together” one.

9. Rewatch your comfort movie or TV show for the 100th time.

10. Order takeout instead of cooking—sometimes convenience is self-care.

11. Sit in your car a little longer before going inside—enjoy the quiet.

12. Put your phone on ‘Do Not Disturb’ and enjoy uninterrupted time.

13. Buy yourself the little thing you keep talking yourself out of.

14. Listen to music from your teenage years and sing along loudly.

15. Go to bed ridiculously early or sleep in late just because you can.

16. Light your favorite candle for no reason at all.

17. Read in bed with no pressure to be “productive.”

18. Make yourself an over-the-top, fancy drink—whether it’s a cocktail or a hot chocolate.

19. Take yourself on a solo date—to a bookstore, coffee shop, or anywhere you love.

20. Let go of something that’s been weighing on you—mentally or physically.

21. Take a midday nap with no shame.

22. Turn off your alarm for the weekend and wake up naturally.

23. Write down three things you love about yourself.

24. Dance around your house like nobody’s watching.

25. Eat your meal in complete silence, enjoying every bite.

26. Spend an entire day in pajamas if that’s what you feel like doing.

27. Watch the sunrise or sunset just for the beauty of it.

28. Unfollow accounts on social media that make you feel bad about yourself.

29. Let yourself cry if you need to—sometimes release is the best self-care.

30. Take deep breaths and remind yourself that you are enough, just as you are.

Which one do you feel like doing today?