Self care Items for Thought
I asked and the response was fantastic.
What would you include in self care basket?
So here are a mix of ideas. Some mine. Some from others.
~ Adult colouring books are ALWAYS relaxing.
Did you know they also make travel size colouring cards with mini pencil crayons?
Or there are the handy etch a sketch or buddha boards.
Art kits can also fall under Creative Distractions.
You can get some supplies at the dollar stores, Chapters/Indigo/Coles bookstores or in the USA - Barnes and Noble.
~ Tea.
Or a gift card for your local tea and coffee spot.
~ Chocolate...
Or sugar free candies.
Fun candy like the string candy necklace or lollipops.
Trail mix or easy snacks.
~ Candle or aroma diffusers. Scents that are calming.
A Vicks nose inhaler can also be a destressor.
~ Bubble bath and skin lotion. Lavender, peppermint, calming scent sachets.
~ stress ball, fidget cube, fidget strand, mini cube puzzle, stretch items to keep hands busy, silly putty or similar play mold. Yoyo. Dammit doll.
~ Find it picture books. Crossword or word find puzzle book.
~ Sparkle wand or wish wand or glitter stick.
~ Multi color Post-It notes
A paper journal and pen.
~ Mental Health workbook. Positive affirmation books or magnets.
~ mini flashlight or glow sticks
~ worry stone or crystals, worry beads, 108 bead braclet or neclace
~ small wind-chime, relaxing music or guided meditation cds or dvds
~ hot/cold pack, magic bean bag, heating pad, cool neck gel band
~ List of online and offline help resources available.
~ body pillow, stuffed animal hug size, fuzzy ball.
~ boost or meal replacement bars for nutrition
I know there are many more.
If you have ideas leave a comment!
These are great! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMany suggestions I haven't thought of before
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