25 Ways to Love Yourself for Free

We usually have enough sense to set aside a day or two for ourselves, but how often do we know what to do during those moments? How many times have you found yourself feeling unproductive? Or, what about waking up the next morning regretting all the money you spent?

Me-time doesn’t have to consist of fine dining, island excursions, spa visits, or any of that. You don’t need a lover, a friend, or a dollar to spend. While I’m sure that there are a billion and three activities things you can do to make this happen, here are 25 tried-and-true ways to love yourself free of charge:

1. Breathe deeply
2. Paint your toes
3. Deliberately choose your outfit of the day
4. Sit to eat with no timer
5. Take a nap
6. Go for a walk
7. Meditate
8. Create (or update) a vision board
9. Read a book
10. Start writing a book
11. Journal
12. Masturbate
13. Stretch…slowly
14. Draft an I-Am list
15. Stand nude before the mirror and genuinely thank every single one of your body parts
16. Take a ridiculously long bath or shower
17. Lie on the floor on your back, bring your knees to your chest, and rock from side to side
18. Write love letters to your Inner Little Girl, Old Woman Self, and Sacred In Between
19. Experiment with makeup techniques
20. Try a new hairstyle
21. Dance!
22. Allow yourself to dream on paper with no limits (as impractical and foolish as it might feel)
23. Watch your favorite movie(s)
24. Mail someone a handwritten thank-you note
25. Catch up on some of your favorite blogs