50 Self Care Ideas for Quarantine

Missing our friends, family, the gym, or our favorite bar or coffee shop are just a few of the setbacks of quarantine. The ways we use to take care of ourselves has now changed, leaving our self care routines behind as we continue to enter this “new normal”. But just because we can’t go physically see our acupuncturist, get our nails done, or have drinks with a friend doesn't mean we can’t care for ourselves in other ways. 

Being in quarantine has exposed us to new physical, emotional, and spiritual stressors that impact everything from our work, to our family dynamic, and even our sleep. With our health being more important than ever, it's time to adjust our self care routine not only for ourselves but also the people we’re quarantined with. 

Check out this list of 50 self care activities you can do at home while in quarantine. 

1. Light Candles

2. Burn Incense and Sage 

3. Take a long shower or bath 

4. Water your plants

5. Foam Roll & Stretch 

6. Make a cup of tea 

7. Do a facemask 

8. Call a friend 

9. Get a fancy magazine 

10, Take stress relieving herbs like holy basil or ashwagandha 

11. Journal 

12. Make a smoothie 

13. Listen to a podcast

14. Bake 

15. Organize something 

16. Get flowers or a new plant

17. Draw or Color 

18. Jump Rope

19. Drink warm water and lemon 

20. Have a glass of wine 

21. Take a nap 

22. Watch your favorite show 

23. Have a Zoom session with your therapist 

24. Self Massage your scalp and jaw with essential oils 

25. Practice breathwork techniques & pranayama 

26. Learn tapping technique

27. Do a craft 

28. Try a new recipe 

29. Read a book 

30. Do a Zoom yoga or workout session

31. Give yourself a technology break 

32. Create a vision board

33. Change your sheets

34. Order Sushi

35. Make a photo album or scrapbook

36. Do daily affirmations 

37. Send cards and notes to friends and family

38. Attend a virtual church, temple, or other spiritual event 

39. Watch youtube videos 

40. Take an online course 

41. Dry brush your skin 

43. Write down your goals 

44. Color coordinate your closet 

45.Make music playlist 

46. Write out a bucket list 

47. Take a break from the news 

48. Sleep-in

49. Make a gratitude list

50. Visualize the life you want after quarantine 

Now is the time to nourish ourselves in a way that's new and different, and maybe even a little challenging. But by taking the time to care for ourselves we can  better take care of others. While the World is on pause we can also pause and use this time to go inward, reflect, and decide what’s most important.