Self-Care on the Cheap

Small habits that care for your body, brain, and soul

We’ve all heard that self-care is important for mental and physical health. But it’s easy to dismiss it as something that costs too much money — or too much time.

The truth? Small, consistent practices regulate your nervous system, lower stress hormones, and improve mood. They don’t have to be elaborate. They just have to be intentional.

Try this: write down your Top 10 favorite self-care activities — and choose two to do each day. Most of them can take five minutes or less.

Here are some of my favorites: