It can be super overwhelming to do a general Google search of “self care,” only to find list after list of things you NEED to do RIGHT NOW. I remember when I had depression really bad. Trying to do all of these good self care things quickly led to overwhelm and burn out. 

The thing is… self care is NOT supposed to lead to burn out! If you’re getting stressed by trying to take care of yourself, then you’re doing it wrong (like me a couple years back). It took me a second to realize that the little things I did WERE my self care. No brainers, like drinking water and exercising daily, needed to happen for me to sustain a healthy body and mind.

So there’s definitely an easier way to take care of yourself—very simple, easy, and fun ways to take care of yourself. I’ve narrowed it down to the very basics. If you can nail each one of these things every day, you’re off to a GREAT start. You can add more things later, but just get started with these few things. 🙂 

The simple self care checklist

  • Wake up on time 
  • Work out for at least 30 minutes 
  • Drink 2 liters of water 
  • Talk to or smile at someone 
  • Limit my social media use 
  • Read something educational or inspiring 
  • Do something you enjoy 
  • Get to bed on time 

And that’s it! If you just started your journey of self care, remember to keep it simple. I designed this list to help you do just that. I also designed a free course that goes into a little more detail on self care and self love. If you’re looking for something a little more intensive, try out my free 5 Hawaiian Days to Wellness email course. It is packed with Hawaiian values that will inspire you to live your best life and be your best self. 

I wish you joy and aloha on your journey! 

Love, 

Lei 

Share the aloha!