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15 self-care things I need/want to do

Hi all, I'm tired today and have been a bit down lately so I'm cheating a bit. Here are 15 self-care things that I need/want to do.

  1. Get a massage. I was sitting in a theater today and I got a bad pain in my back. Walking home today I got a bad pain in my lower back. I think a massage is much called for.
  2. Get a manicure/pedicure. This actually just something that makes me feel pretty.
  3. Take a bath. I can't do this right now because I don't have a tub, but boy do I want to.
  4. Get a new dress. If I could find a dress that makes me feel nice, that'd be great.
  5. Eat some strawberries. They're delicious but expensive, but I should treat myself.
  6. Get a face mask. So I don't know if these things actually do something to clear up my face, but I do find them relaxing.
  7. Light a scented candle. I have three right now so this shouldn't be hard.
  8. Go on a walk by the sea. This is a bit weather dependent though.
  9. Take pictures of my pop vinyl figurines. I've been a bit behind on my blog lately.
  10. Start looking for jobs. By this I mean just browsing, getting ideas. Find ways to be excited about it.
  11. Brush my hair as a scalp massage. I do brush my hair daily, but that's for taming the beast. I should take some time to just give myself a massage.
  12. Get cozy. This could be another blanket or just having some hot cocoa.
  13. Maybe have a movie night. I think it's the level of socializing I'm up for.
  14. Allow myself to take a cab home when I'm tired. It's pricey yes, but sometimes I'm exhausted.
  15. Listen to some nice music. I'm not a huge music person, but I think it could be nice.
(Prompt by me)

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