Spring Self Care Challenge

You may be feeling exhausted and want to re-energize your life by focusing on your personal growth. Even if you’re a self care genius and looking for some fun new self care ideas to focus on self care, this Spring Self Care Challenge is for you!

You have probably read all about self care and may be a huge believer or possibly thinking, “I’ll give self care a try.” Either way, you’re here so you’re seriously considering a self care challenge.

This 48 day self care challenge is designed to help you focus on all 8 Self Care Essentials as you progress through each one. The goal is to take all of the information you know about self care and put it into practice.

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Selfcare Challenge Breakdown – How It Works
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Selfcare Challenge Breakdown – How It Works

This challenge is designed to be completed in 48 days. Inside of the challenge you will have 6 specific challenges for each type of self care.

In the actual challenge each area of ways to show self love is mixed in with the others to make the areas you may be less excited about scattered in amongst the ones you love.

Each self care category is explained below and under each one are 6 fun new ways to make caring for yourself a priority that don’t require a huge time commitment.

Let’s dig in!

48 Spring Self Care Challenge Ideas

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Environmental

Each of the environmental self care challenges has a leaf symbol on the challenge itself.

The challenges are fun and give you a sense of appreciation for the season and the changes that are happening around you. All while giving your body, mind and spirit the attention it deserves!

Open your windows and let some fresh air in
Pick up or cut some fresh flowers for your entryway or table
Set a Spring Cleaning plan
Put out a spring scent to freshen up your home
Switch out your bed linens for something bright & cheery
Clean out your car

Physical

All of the physical self care challenges have a dumbell symbol.

Focusing on your caring for your body, these challenges are fun and something anyone can do. As you prepare for the challenge daily remember that your body needs to be fueled by healthy choices.

Healthy food choices are important but showing self love is all about recognizing what you need and prioritizing the things your body craves to be its best self.

Start your day with a 15 minute walk
Take 5 minutes to stretch in the morning
Go for a speed walk with someone you care about
Enjoy a glass of hot tea while you watch the sunset and breathe in the fresh air
Practice breathing techniques to wind down before you go to sleep
Take a bubble bath and have your favorite drink

Emotional

The emotional self care challenges all have a heart symbol on the Spring Self Care Challenge.

While emotional self care is technically (and basically speaking) the “easiest” to do, it’s also the first type of self care that is often neglected.

Make your emotional health a priority by feeling a sense of accomplishment for having completed these 6 daily challenges.

Send a text thanking someone for something kind they’ve done for you
Write an old fashioned letter to reconnect with someone you haven’t talked to in a while
Start a gratitude journal
Dedicate a journal entry to forgiving someone
Set aside 30 minutes daily to enjoy some good reading this week
Start your day with five positive affirmations

All of the social self care challenges are indicated with a friends symbol.

Regardless of whether social self care comes easy to you or is something you generally avoid, it’s important.

As you work your way through the challenge, be open to tweaking how you meet the challenge. For example, if your best friend lives far away, consider scheduling your time together virtually!

Do some Spring Cleaning on social media
Go on a lunch date with a new friend
Plan a girls night in with spring themed food & drinks
Take your partner out for a surprise picnic (Connect with your partner)
Have a no phone night with your family
Make a bucket list with your best friend

Spiritual

Each of the spiritual self care challenges has a hands symbol by it.

Spiritual self care truly focuses on your spirit. While it’s so easy to avoid focusing on this area of your life it’s just as important as the others.

Renew your soul and spirit by making your spiritual self care a priority!

Read a new scripture or inspirational poem every morning this week
Take a few minutes for silent prayer or meditation during your lunch break
Follow someone on social media that posts inspirational articles
Journal with your growth in mind
Schedule time with a mentor or spiritual leader
Listen to uplifting music throughout the day

Financial

All of the financial self care challenges are indicated with a dollar sign symbol.

If you are married or have a life partner you probably know that this one area of your life can be an annoying source of bickering and fighting.

Take the time to make your financial self care a priority by completing these 6 simple challenges that will help you give your finances the attention it deserves.

Review your monthly bills
Set a budget to save a set amount this week
Commit to eating at home today
Declutter one room and start yard sale and donation boxes
Create a menu and shopping list for the week
Write down 5 things you enjoy doing that are totally free

Professional

All of the professional self care challenges are indicated with a (X) symbol.

Whether you are a stay at home mom, solopreneur, student, in a job you’re not so crazy about or working your dream job you can (and should) still focus on professional self care.

Whatever your time is dedicated to on a daily basis OR something related to your career goals are things to focus on in the professional challenges.

Watch a video to learn a new skill
Set new goals for your professional life
Make, print or purchase a motivational saying for your career
Make a vision board for your career life
Teach someone how to to do something that you are skilled at
Set clear time limits for when you will work today and honor it

Psychological/Mental

Each psychological self care challenge has the brain symbol next to it.

Your mental health deserves a ton of attention. It’s easy to forget that your mind needs renewal and to be energized on a regular basis.

When you’re going through your busy life, day-by-day, it’s easy to neglect your psychological self care. These 6 daily challenges are meant to help you make your mental health a priority with fun challenges that refuel your mind and spirit.

Read an article or post that interests you on mindfulness
Watch a video on how to make something new
Create something (or make a craft) that you or someone else will use
Commit to using a planner and/or to-do list to stay organized
Sit outside alone and breathe in the fresh air – focus on what you smell and hear with gratitude in mind
Tidy up a junk drawer – get organized