Lunch break self-care

In a previous post, I suggested having a goal of having at least one social connection during each workday. I do this in the evening straight after work. It helps you transition from work mode to home mode and is good for your mental health. Below are a few more suggestions for self-care activities during the weekend or even during one of your lunch breaks.

• Have a bath, not just a shower.
• Meditate for just ten minutes.
• Stretch.
• Moisturize and use your favorite lotion.
• Clean something. Doesn’t have to be anything big. Organize one drawer of a desk. Wash five dirty dishes. Do a load of laundry. Scrub the bathroom sink.
• De-clutter your desk.
• Go outside. Take a walk. Get some exercise. Sit in the grass. Look at the clouds.
• Light a candle with your favorite scent.
• Make something. Write a short story or a poem, draw a picture, color a picture, fold origami, crochet or knit, sculpt something out of clay, anything artistic. Even if you don’t think you’re good at it. Create.
• Write an email to a friend and tell them about one good thing that happened to you this week.
• Think of one great thing you like about being able to work from home.