Do you have time to take care of yourself on a regular basis? Not many people can say “yes” to this question because they are so busy doing tasks for others.
I know for me personally, there are some days I will take care of myself better than other days. I am trying to change this and make better choices and choosing me first. So, on this quest to take care of myself, I created a list of tasks I can do in less than 20 minutes to show myself that I am taking care of.
20 Ways To Take Care Of Yourself In 20 Minutes
Soak hands in warm dish soap water, rinse then moisturize.
Make a great salad with all the healthy trimmings.
Do a 20-minute clean sweep: Put away items that were left out-of-place and clear the surfaces.
Take a 20-minute walk at a comfortable speed.
Get ready for your day: create a list of tasks in order by priority and be sure to add to do something for yourself.
Take multi-vitamins and drink a healthy shake with kale or dark greens in it.
Write in a gratitude journal.
Write down your goals and post them.
Straighten up and remove the paper from your desk.
Eat cucumbers or food that is refreshing.
Drink 2 large glasses of water.
Take a 20-minute power nap.
Bend down and touch your toes. Then do 5 jumping jacks.
Listen to your favorite music and get up and dance.
Pick up the phone and call a dear friend or loved one.
Look through a photo album and admire what you have done with your life.
Take a hot bath rinse and moisturize after.
Write up affirmations (supporting thoughts) and post them. Click here for some examples.
Create an emergency plan and an emergency kit. Click here for step-by-step emergency kit setup.
Do yoga poses and deep breathing exercises.
These tasks may sound simple. And, of course, they are. But we need a reminder now and again. So, feel free to print this list and post it in your home to help you remember to take care of yourself. 
I hope this helps you take care of yourself. Feel free to share this with anyone you know that needs to take care of themselves more. Let’s discuss in the comments section, what is your favorite way to take care of yourself. Does it work all the time? Do you do it often? I look forward to hearing from you.
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William Rusho
June 13, 2015 at 9:13 pmGreat little tips, and in only 20 minutes. I know the problem with me is simply finding the minutes. Some days I have none left. I do know you have to find them, and make room for things you suggested. Thank you for sharing them with us.
Marquita Herald
June 11, 2015 at 2:50 pmThese are all great ways to invest our time Sabrina! I’m a big believer in closing out each day the right way. I do a quick review of what I accomplished, what went well/want didn’t and how I can do better next time. Then I set everything up for the next day. Not only helps me to stay focused but clears my mind so I never have trouble sleeping at night worrying about unfinished business. Thanks for the tips and inspiration!
Pamela Chollet
June 10, 2015 at 9:34 amI just started doing something similar to your. “clean sweep” tip. I used to stand , like a fool, hunched over staring at the coffee pot as it brewed. Now, when coffee’s brewing or something’s cooking on the stove, I do something in the kitchen. Maybe, I’ll organize a drawer or clean out the fridge. I’m amazed how quickly a task that may have loomed over my head for days gets completed.
Sabrina
June 10, 2015 at 12:12 pmThat’s a great way of maximizing your time in the morning! Thanks for sharing and commenting.
Rose M Griffith
June 10, 2015 at 6:10 amI love the 20 minute walk as something to clear and refresh my head and body. I work from home, on the computer all day. So it’s important to get the cobwebs out of my brain and the circulation back in my legs!
Sabrina
June 10, 2015 at 12:19 pmGreat point! We are all stuck in our heads these days. It’s amazing what a little exercise can do. Thanks for stopping by.
Mahal Hudson
June 9, 2015 at 11:28 pmAwesome list! Simple yet easy to follow. A great reminder that it is really not that difficult to place value about US by intently taking the time to do so.
20 Ways To Take Care Of Yourself In 20 Minutes is surely a hit! Thanks for thinking about this.
Sabrina
June 10, 2015 at 12:25 pmThanks Mahal! My site’s purpose is to inspire people to take action. You won’t find too much complex stuff here. Thanks for commenting.
Lenie
June 9, 2015 at 7:59 amSabrina, this is a great list. I can`t say I do all of them but I probably do at least 5 of them every day. The healthy salad and the green smoothie are definitely daily occurrences as well as the 20 minute sweep. Other than that it`s pretty well hit and run but having this list will remind me to smarten up.
Sabrina
June 9, 2015 at 10:10 amGlad you liked the list. I particularly love my green smoothies in the morning too. Thanks for stopping by. =)
Seana Turner
June 8, 2015 at 8:59 pmWe are big believers in the 20 minute nap. It is just enough to take the edge off, but not enough to send us into a deep sleep that is hard to wake from. I also agree on the water drinking – it does wonders!
Erica
June 8, 2015 at 10:14 amSo you gave me the idea to combine two of your suggestions. You have eat a cucumber followed by drink two large glasses of water. Well, I’m going to put my cucumber (with oranges) into my water. I love “spa” water and I never make it at home. That is such an easy thing I could do for myself that I would really enjoy and would help hydrate me. Thanks for putting the idea in my head!
Sabrina
June 8, 2015 at 1:44 pmYou are welcome. Great idea! I love “spa” water too. Haven’t quite got the right combination yet but I keep trying. =)
Catarina
June 8, 2015 at 7:41 amGood suggestions of easy and quick ways to take care of yourself. Some of them I do on a daily basis. Yoga for instance.
Sabrina
June 8, 2015 at 1:45 pmYoga helps so much. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Ken Dowell
June 7, 2015 at 9:43 pmLike the 20-minue power nap idea. I used to do something like that. I would lay down as if I was going to sleep for 8 hours but instead get up after 10 or 15 minutes. I did feel revived when I did that. Will have to start trying it again.
Beth Niebuhr
June 7, 2015 at 7:44 pmSabrina, what a nice list of nurturing actions that we can take. It’s great to have them all in one place so that it is easy to select one that feels right for the situation. Thanks for sharing.
Sabrina
June 7, 2015 at 8:52 pmThanks Beth, that means a lot from you. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Phoenicia
June 7, 2015 at 6:35 pmGreat list!
I do a number of these already;
Drink lots of water
20 minute brisk walk
Write a to do list
Listen and dance to music
Quick clean – little and often as they say!
I need to take more relaxing baths. I tend to jump in the shower and it is not the same at all.
With regards to drinking a green shake – not quite ready for that yet lol!
Sabrina
June 7, 2015 at 8:53 pmGreat job Phoenicia! It’s so important to take care of ourselves.
Donna Janke
June 7, 2015 at 5:54 pmGreat list. If we could each do 1 or 2 things from the list each day, we’d be taking better care of ourselves. I think 20 minutes of meditation could be added to the list too.
Patricia Weber
June 7, 2015 at 1:29 pmWhat a terrific list you’ve given us Sabrina. I do a variation of a lot of these. For example, just twice a week I have a clutter maintenance day – reminds me of your “clean sweep in 20 minutes,” number 3. But I cannot say I do this daily.
Well except for drink water. I drink a LOT of water every day.
Sabrina
June 7, 2015 at 2:27 pmThat’s great, Patricia! The intent is not to do the entire list on a daily basis either, just to remind viewers that when they feel the need to be taken care of, they can do it themselves in 20 minutes or less. Thanks for stopping by.
Jacqueline Gum
June 7, 2015 at 12:38 pmThat is a really cool list! Just think if you could do just ne or even two of those every day what a difference that would make!
Sabrina
June 7, 2015 at 2:28 pmIt would be wonderful! Everyone would feel more relaxed for sure.