Six Types of Self-Care There are six types of self-care: emotional, physical, social, practical, mental, and spiritual.

EMOTIONAL SELF-CARE

Activities that help you connect, process, and reflect on a full range of emotions.

  • Seeing a therapist
  • Writing in a journal
  • Creating art
  • Playing music
  • Singing
  • Gardening

PRACTICAL SELF-CARE

Tasks you complete that fulfill core aspects of your life in order to prevent future stressful situations.

  • Creating a budget
  • Taking professional development classes
  • Organizing your closet
  • Meal prepping
  • Healthy snacking

PHYSICAL SELF-CARE

Activities you do that improve the well-being of your physical health.

  • Taking a walk during lunch breaks
  • Sleeping eight hours a day
  • Staying hydrated
  • Limiting screen time
  • Showering
  • Taking naps
  • Taking time outs

MENTAL SELF-CARE

Any activity that stimulates your mind or intellect.

  • Reading a book
  • Solving a puzzle
  • Playing chess
  • Going to a museum
  • Free write
  • Draw/paint

SOCIAL SELF-CARE

Activities that nurtures and deepens the relationships with other people in your life.

  • Brunch with friends
  • Going on a date
  • Making time to call your family regurlarly
  • Write a letter
  • Meet someone for coffee

SPIRITUAL SELF-CARE

Activities that nurture your spirit and allow you to think bigger than yourself. Spiritual self-care does not have to be religious, although for some it is.

  • Mediation
  • Yoga
  • Going to place to worship
  • Be in nature
  • Dedicate time for self-reflection
  • Practice affirmations