🌿 Self-Care Checklist: Small Steps to Support Your Mental Health 💛

• Take a few deep breaths when you feel overwhelmed

• Drink water and nourish your body with simple meals

• Get outside for fresh air and natural light—even 5 minutes helps

• Move your body in any way that feels good—stretch, walk, dance

• Set small, achievable goals for the day (even just getting out of bed counts)

• Reach out to a friend, family member, or support person—talk or text

• Limit time on social media if it makes you feel worse

• Practice kindness to yourself—remind yourself it’s okay to have bad days

• Write down your thoughts or feelings, even if just a sentence or two

• Allow yourself rest without guilt—listen to what your body needs

• Do something that brings you joy, no matter how small (music, art, pets)

• Avoid making big decisions when you’re feeling low or overwhelmed

• Create a calming space—light a candle, use soft blankets, or listen to soothing sounds

• Remember that progress isn’t linear—celebrate any step forward, no matter how small