The Ultimate Self-Care Kit How-To List

Everyone needs their own self-care kit.

This is a kit where you keep everything that makes you feel good in it for when you need a pick-me-up or some introspection.  Here is the  ultimate self-care kit how-to list so you can get working on making your own!

When to use your self-care kit:

• a bad day
• heightened anxiety or panic attacks
• sickness
• bad news
• breakup
• taking a "me-cation" (a mini-vacation for self introspection)
• an argument
• crabby and overloaded
• depression
• headache
• whenever you need some "me" time

What to store your self-care kit in:

• book bag
• old purse
• diaper bag
• makeup bag (with or without pockets)
• laptop bag
• photo box
• Rubbermaid style bin with lid 
• shoebox
• or any other container that fits your needs and your items

 What to store in your self-care kit: 

 

•  magazines or comic books
• fiction books
• fill-in books that explore your thoughts and ideas
• coloring books and colored pencils
• stickers/washi tape
• scissors
• a journal
• pictures of things you love
• art-therapy items
• music player with your favorite music and headphones or a sound machine
• your favorite drink packets, tea, or cocoa
• markers, pens, and highlighters
• your favorite self-help books
• a spiral notebook to take notes
• candles/tarts in your favorite scents & a lighter/matches or a tart burner
• something yummy like chocolates or cookies
• nail polish
• nail clippers
• nail file
• a worry stone
• index cards
• self-care writing prompts
• silly putty
• fiddle boxes
• bubbles
• deck of cards
• tissues
• baby wipes (or other wipes)
• some fun, inspirational oracle cards
• good smelling lotion
• travel hammock (for self-care outside)
• water bottle and/or travel mug
• massage balls
• portable picnic blanket
• inspirational art and/or quotes
• small wind chimes to either put in a window or outside where you're sitting

Where to use your self-care kit:

• in your safe space
• your bedroom
• in the bath
• outdoors (your yard or in a park)
•  at a friend's house 
• out in public (in a portable bag)
• anytime you need it

How to use your self-care kit:

• in a ritualized setting (seating, decorations, candles, etc.)
• alone
• with loved ones/friends (with their own self-care kits)
• while waiting for a doctor's appointment
• your day off
• your birthday
• a specific day put aside
• vision questing
• holidays

Who could benefit from a self-care kit:

• you
• me
• adults
• children
• elderly people
• teenagers
• men
• women
• every type of person on earth 

Do you have anything to add to any of these lists?  Please let me know below!

What's in your self-care kit?