Looking to have a relaxing Self Care Saturday?! These top 31 self care ideas will have you feeling rejuvenated and motivated this weekend.
If you're anything like me, I can't WAIT for the weekend. Not only is it a time you get to rest and relax from the hectic week before. But... you also have more time on your hands to explore new passions & hobbies that can help you learn more about yourself.
I get it, there's nothing like wasting the whole weekend binge watching your favorite TV series. Yet, if you are looking for some more self care weekend ideas to feel better and improve your life, consider these simple, yet effective self care activities.
After reading this article, you'll be prepared with a wide range of self care Saturday ideas you can try this weekend to lead a healthier, happier life.
This post is all about the top self care Saturday activities to try this weekend.
*Top Self Care Saturday Ideas*
What Is "Self Care Saturday", anyways?
Self Care Saturday is a way to intentionally try different forms of self care activities that physically and mentally restore you and help you improve as an individual.
It's important to note that self care looks different from person to person. You may find you need to do only relaxing self care ideas such as reading a book or a baking while another may want to take this time to explore new hobbies & passions.
The weekend inevitably is a great time to focus on improving YOU, no matter what that looks like. Often, it can be difficult to practice self care activities during the busy work or school week. But, Self Care Sunday, though another great day to intentionally exercise self care, can be filled often with mentally preparing for the work week ahead.
Therefore, if you have trouble fitting self care into your busy life, intentionally having a self care Saturday can help you schedule a day dedicated to taking care of you to look & feel your best self.
Relaxing Self Care Saturday Activities
1. Read Something You're Interested In
Try reading something your interested in. Whether it be a self-help book, fiction novel, or blogs about a topic you're curious in learning more about!
2. Organize Your Space
Organizing your space is a great way to physically and mentally declutter your mind. A helpful way to organize your belongings is by having a specific space for each item. For instance, all your workout leggings go in a particular shelf in your closet.
3. Bake Something Delicious
Who doesn't like enjoying a yummy dessert?! Try baking your favorite recipe or something new to treat yourself to a sugary snack.
4. Disconnect From Social Media
Disconnecting from social media and not being around your phone in general will help you feel less stressed and more present.
5. Bubble Bath
Try soaking in a bubble bath for a relaxing way to destress after a longggg week.
6. Cook Your Favorite Meal
Again, cooking something you LOVE is great to help you relax. And, the end result is something delicious!
7. Diffuse Essential Oils
Aromatherapy is another great way to help you relax and destress. Diffuse some essential oils and tidy your bedroom or journal to do two self care activities at once.
8. Take A Nap- and don't feel bad about it!
If you feel utterly exhausted, take a nap! It's your body's way of telling you that you need sleep. Listen to your body, get some extra rest, and don't feel guilty about it.
9. Go To Your Favorite Coffee Shop
Taking a trip to your favorite coffee shop and indulging in your fav cup of joe is another go-to self care Saturday idea.
10. Play With Your Pet
Snuggle and play with your pet if you have one. They'll appreciate the extra attention and you'll get to connect more with your pet.
11. Watch Your Favorite TV Show
Don't feel guilty about catching up on a TV show or rewatching an old TV series you LOVE. Sometimes the best way to feel better and more relaxed is turning on your go-to series you've seen three times before!
Beauty Self Care Saturday Activities
12. Face Mask
We LOVE a good face mask. Not only does it work wonders at hydrating your skin for super smooth skin, but it also smells amazing and feels great on your skin too.
13. Paint Your Nails
Another beauty self care go-to is painting your nails. You can give your nails a little TLC while you listen to your favorite podcast or watch a TV show for two-in-one self care Saturday ideas.
14. Clean Your Makeup Bag and Brushes
Although not the most exciting thing, cleaning and organizing your makeup bag and brushes is an absolute must. So, why not make it a part of your self care Saturday festivities?!
Not only will your skin thank you, but you'll be able to organize you makeup products and even throw out old makeup products that may have expired.
15. Full Shower Routine
There's two types of shower routines: the quick 5 min rinse and the full 30 minute shower routine for glowing skin. Take the time to exfoliate, do your entire hair washing routine, shave, and all those complete shower routine steps to look and feel your best.
Motivating Self Care Saturday Activities
16. Listen To An Uplifting Podcast
Listening to a podcast that excites and inspires you can boost your mood and teach you a couple things too. You can learn about topics you are interested in AND do so while doing another activity like going on a walk or cleaning your room.
17. Walk It Out
Speaking of going on a walk, moving around and being active is another great self care idea. Whether you decide to walk around your neighborhood or explore a nearby park, this will help you stay active while clearing your mind.
18. Journal
We are MAJOR journal fans. Journaling is a simple yet effective way to write all those nagging, lingering thoughts you may have stuck in your head down onto paper.
At first, journaling may seem intimidating: What do I write about?
Write down what you did that day or week, how you've been feeling, any thoughts bringing you down. This provides a safe space to work through some thoughts and also look back on memories years later.
19. Plan Out Your Week
Uncertainty can be a scary thing. If you constantly feel overwhelmed at the beginning of a new week, consider planning out your week in a planner or on Google calendar.
Nothing too fancy. As long as you have a rough idea of things going on the next week, you'll be one step ahead of accomplishing all those tasks.
20. Brush Up On Your Goals
Life can sometimes be soooo busy that we can forget what are goals are. Take some time to create a list or look back on some short and long-term goals you have set for yourself. And, reflect on ways you can gradually adjust your life to meet those goals.
21. Create A Vision Board
Following the same theme of achieving your goals, create a vision board of who you wish to become/ what you wish to accomplish! This can be a fun way to visually plan out and manifest who you want to become.
And.... who doesn't like scrolling through Pinterest and creating an aesthetically pleasing vision board?!
22. Create an All-Time Favorite Spotify Playlist
Consider making a Spotify playlist of your favorite songs. That way, when you're feeling down, you can turn on this playlist to lift up your mood with your fav songs.
23. Write Down What You're Grateful For
Sometimes when things don't seem to be going your way, it can be easy to forget about all the simple things in your life that bring you joy. Family. Friends. All the hard work you've done in get to this point in your life. Therefore, reflect and write down what you're grateful for in your life.
Unique Self Care Saturday Activities
24. Try Something New
If you're looking to learn more about yourself and your interests, consider trying something new. This can be a good self care Saturday activity to find out what your passionate about and what excites you.
Consider trying a new workout class, going to a new restaurant with friends, or shopping for a different style of clothing you LOVE, but haven't tried yet.
25. Make A Healthy Breakfast
If you're a big breakfast skipper like me, taking the time to actually make a complete, healthy breakfast is a calm morning self care routine you should get into the habit of doing to start your day off right.
26. Call A Friend Or Family Member
Try calling a friend or family member and catching up, especially if you can't see them in person. Not only will it boost your mood, but it's sure to lift their spirits too.
27. Wash Your Bed Sheets And Pillow Cases
When was the last time you washed your bed sheets? Consider doing this useful self care Saturday idea. You can even get into a routine of cleaning your sheets every other Saturday as a part of your go-to self care weekend activities.
28. Go For A Peaceful Drive
Even if you don't have anywhere to go, going for a peaceful drive can be a great way to clear your mind.
29. Go Out For Lunch By Yourself
Have you been meaning to try a new lunch spot in town? Consider trying this place on your own and treat yourself with a delicious meal.
30. Start A New Hobby
The good thing about self care Saturdays is you likely have more time in your day than any other day out of the week. This means you can start a new hobby you've always wanted to try, but never found the time to do it.
Want to learn how to play an instrument? Want to take art classes? Now's your time to do it!
31. Buy Flowers For Yourself
Last but certainly not least, buy flowers for yourself. This will not just brighten your home but will boost your mood for a simple, easy self care weekend idea.
Why Is Self Care Important?
Self care is important because you need to be consistently taking care of YOU in order to lead a healthier, happier life. If you are feeling burnout, stressed all the time, or simply stuck in life, routinely practicing self care can be an effective way to unwind and improve your life.
Not only will you learn to physically and mentally restore yourself. But....the work you put into yourself to be the best version of yourself will allow you to best for your friends and family you love in your life.
Common Self Care Myths
1. Self Care Is A Waste Of Time- A common misconception about self care is that it's just a waste of time. Or, there's more "important" things you should be doing instead. However, constantly working hard day in and day out inevitably wears on you mentally and physically. By intentionally setting aside time in your schedule to exercise self care, you'll feel more rejuvenated to be the best version of yourself.
2. Self Care Is Selfish- Another common myth about self care is that you are self-absorbed or selfish for taking care of yourself. However, you can't be the best for others without first loving yourself. By practicing self care, you are improving and restoring yourself to be a better version of yourself for those in your life.
3. Self Care Is Expensive- You don't have to spend a crazy amount of $$$ to exercise self care. Yes, getting your nails or hair done can be a fun way to treat yourself. However, self care can easily be as simple and affordable as putting on a $3 face mask from Target.
4. Self Care Is Time-Consuming- We all live busy lives. Yet, self care doesn't have to be this whole day's long affair. Yes, the term "Self Care Saturday" may seem misleading. But, you don't have to dedicate your whole Saturday to only self care activities if you don't want to. Instead, the list of self care Saturday ideas listed above can serve as a reminder of a couple you can do in your free-time this weekend.
5. Self Care Is Only For Those Who "Deserve" It- No matter how successful you are, or "how hard" you think you worked this week (or not) should not impact you doing self care or not. You can still do self care when you feel "good", relaxed, and stress-free. Likewise you can do self care when your life seems chaotic and stressful. There's no one condition that you have to work this hard in order to earn the right to do self care.
This post was all about the top self care Saturday ideas to feel your best this weekend.
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