20 Ways To Take Care Of Yourself in 20 Minutes on Busy Days

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Let me ask you a few questions: How well do you take care of yourself (Affiliate Link)? Do you do it consistently? How do you feel after you take care of yourself (Affiliate Link)? We are told to take care of ourselves, but what does that really mean? For me, it doesn't mean a grand gesture; it means those subtle actions I do regularly to improve my quality of life. If you haven't read my first 20 ways to take care of yourself (Affiliate Link), here is the link.

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Since the first list was so popular, I wanted to share another 20 ways to take care of yourself (Affiliate Link) in 20 minutes.

1 At Home Facial

Give yourself a well-deserved at-home facial to relieve dry skin. Use this recipe. Gently warm two tablespoons of honey with a half teaspoon of cider vinegar and apply to your face. Leave on for 15 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.

2 Have a Power Nap

Take a 20-minute power nap on your favorite sofa. A power nap is a short sleep.

3 Watch a comedy

Sitcoms are usually about 20 minutes long without commercials. Watch a short comedy that will make you laugh out loud.

4 Take a Bath

Take a bath with relaxing lavender, ylang-ylang, or chamomile essential oils (Affiliate Link) added to the water. Bath bombs (Affiliate Link) are also great for a bath. Below are some I found on Amazon (affiliate).

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5 Start a gratitude journal

Write down five things you are grateful for. If they are people, contact that person by email, text, or phone and tell them. Start by saying, "I am grateful for you because …."

6 Practice mindfulness

Sit quietly and focus on quieting your mind. Take deep breaths, and when your mind starts to talk, tell yourself, "I appreciate the reminder, but please remind me later; I want to sit quietly right now."

7 Turn on an aromatherapy diffuser

Turn on the aromatherapy diffuser and add drops of your favorite essential oil, then make yourself a cup of your favorite warm herbal tea or coffee. Then, sit and enjoy the scent.

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8 Create a dump list

A dump list is a list where you jot down a "to-do" list to remove it from your mind. Divide the list into columns "must do" and "would like to do" tasks. Include all the steps that need to be done only for the "must-do" list. Then, write dates next to each "must do" item.

It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It's necessary. ~ Mandy Hala

9 Get up and Dance

Did you love to dance when you were a kid? Why not start it up again? Put on your favorite music and dance. Dance like no one is watching.

10 Clean your jewelry

Clean your jewelry (Affiliate Link), especially the ones that sparkle and remember who gave it to you and how much they love you. If you gave it to yourself, remember why you bought it.

11 Make a nonalcoholic drink

Make a smoothie that contains at least one fresh fruit, a protein, a grain, and one dark green veggie in it. Drink it slowly and enjoy! Visit our drinks section for recipes.

12 Wash Your Hair

Add a deep conditioning treatment to your hair. Try mixing 1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon olive oil (Affiliate Link). Place it on your hair and wrap it in a warm towel or plastic wrap for about 20 minutes.

13 Wrap your hands with warm clothes

Run warm water over two wash clothes. Squeeze out the excess water, then wrap the top of both hands with the wash clothes. Sit for 10 minutes. Do some deep breathing, and then moisturize your hands completely.

14 Cover your eyes with tea bags

Run two black tea bags under cool water. Press them to remove excess water. Be careful if there are staples. Then, lay down and place the tea bags over the eyes, and add a damp, cool, squeezed washcloth to keep in place. Stay there and relax for 20 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags.

15 Clear papers from your desk

Remove all papers from your desk for 20 minutes and sit quietly without anything in front of you. Read this post to find 30 desk items you can toss right now.

16 Enjoy nature

Sit outside and watch the wild animals in their natural habitat.

17 Read an inspiring short story.

Reading a short, inspiring story (Affiliate Link) may give you the willpower to surpass your obstacle. Here are a couple I found on Amazon (affiliate).

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18 Garden

Play in the dirt. Pull weeds, spend time in the garden, look at the flowers, and be with nature.

19 Answer a question

Write in a personal journal (Affiliate Link) and answer this question: What characteristics make me who I am?

20 Listen to a motivating podcast

There are some inspiring podcasts; why not listen to one while taking a break?

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Well, there you have it! Another 20 ways to take care of yourself (Affiliate Link) in 20 minutes. Let's continue the conversation; what is your favorite quick take care of yourself (Affiliate Link) task? Feel free to share it below in the comment section. I would love to hear from you.