It’s important to educate teens about self–care and self–care activities as according to research indicates that many diseases that lead to early mortality develop in adolescence.
What Is Self Care?
Self-care is the mindset, activities, practices, and habits we bring to bear against stress, unhappiness, illness, depression, and many more negative emotions.
The term self-care refers to activities and practices that we can engage in on a regular basis to reduce stress and maintain and enhance our short- and longer-term health and well-being. Self-care is also necessary for you to be effective and successful in honoring your professional and personal commitments.
Best Self Care Activities for Teens
- Play board games
- Trim your nails
- Practice deep breathing exercises
- Make a list of things you like about you
- Look at family photo albums
- Make a fairy garden
- Give yourself a self-massage
- Make a list of things you’re good at
- Go for a swim
- Make a funny video
- Write a love letter to yourself
- Get a hair cut
- Visit a museum
- Fly a kite
- Make a list of your accomplishments
- Learn a new language
- Learn to play an instrument
- Daydream
- Do yoga
- Go stargazing
- Make a scrapbook
- Go to the library
- Do a puzzle
- Watch funny cat videos
- Write a letter to your future self
- Play with your pet
- Try a new activity
- Read a comic
- Cook with your parent
- Write in a journal
- Go outside and watch the birds and other animals
- Sing your favorite songs
- Start an art journal
- Meditate or pray
- Make a playlist of your favorite songs
- Make a playlist of funny movies
- Eat your favorite dessert
- Practice progressive muscle relaxation
- Read a book
- Talk to a friend
- Make jewelry
- Unplug and spend time in nature
- Stretch your muscles
- Write a poem/short story
- Read an inspirational book
- Google information about a different culture
- Talk to a friend on the phone
- Ride your bike
- Watch a movie
- Go to the bookstore
- Play a video game
- Have a good laugh
- Go for a jog
- Go for a walk
- Read inspiring quotes
- Write a song
- Plant a garden
- Draw or color Zentangles
- Walk barefoot in the grass
- Snuggle under a cozy blanket
- Do an arts and craft activity
- Exercise
- Take a nap
- Play with a sibling
- Volunteer in your community
- Take photos of nature
- Draw or paint a picture
- Take a shower
- Listen to running water
- Turn up the music and dance
- Work outside in nature
- Play card games
- Listen to music
- Plan an outing with friends
- Go to the mall
- Go to the spa with a parent
- Make a bucket list
- Make a list of people you look up to and why
- Draw or color Mandalas
- Go for a hike
- Write in a gratitude journal
- Go outside and watch the clouds
- Go the park with a friend
- Invite a friend to your house
- Blow bubbles and be silly
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