10 Steps to Self Care 

1. Choose healthy options most of the time
   • It’s not about perfection. 

   • Follow the 80/20 rule: Choose the healthy option 
(food, exercise) 80% of the time. 

2. Recognise and honour your own needs
   • Self-care is not selfish. 

   • Be honest: Do you need an evening alone to recharge? 
Or tech-free time? Do what is best for you. 

3. Set boundaries and learn to say no
   • Saying no can be done with warmth and compassion. 

   • Create the space: Saying no to something stressful or 
unauthentic enables you to say yes to something you want to do. 

4. Let go of what no longer serves you
   • Scale back on what isn’t important and create time for what you value. 

   • Listen for “should” — anything being done because it “should” be is something you are doing out of guilt or obligation, not  self-care. 

5. We are human beings, not human doings
   • Living with purpose and authenticity is a wonderful act of self-care. 

   • Simply be. Alongside your goals, include time to rest and relax. 

6. Make joy a non-negotiable
   • Make feeling good a priority. 
 
   • Enjoy life. This leads to productivity at work and at home. 


7. Cultivate supportive relationships

• Connection is the cornerstone of good mental health. Go where you are celebrated.

8. Listen to and trust yourself

• Honour your emotions and truly feel them. Ask yourself questions, like:

• What activities do I enjoy? What else would I like to try? 

• Who provides me with a sense of connection and strength? How can I make more time for them? 

• What makes me feel a sense of purpose? 

• How can I do more of that? 

• Journaling and meditation are great tools 
for this practice. 
 

• Self-care involves letting other people care for you, too. 

• You are not alone. When you are emotionally 
struggling, reach out to those you love and trust for support, or seek the help of a trained professional.

Self Care Ideas for a Bad Day

• Drink herbal tea
• Practice positive affirmations
• Write down 10 things that you are grateful for, no matter how small they may seem
• Breathe slowly and watch your breath
• Watch a ted talk on a subject you enjoy
• Make a vision board
• Walk in nature
• Connect to a loved one
• Declutter
• Go for a long walk
• Light candles
• Stretch
• Take a digital detox. Unplug.
• Try yoga
• Cook something nutritional and delicious