Big Fat List of Self-Love & Mental Health Strengthening Techniques

Exercise regularly
Yoga practice (however and whichever works for you)
Meditation (again, however and whenever works for you; sitting in quiet is all you need to do)
Eat well
Watch your favourite show
Favourite film
Read
Read your favourite book
Stretch
Plants and nature (in your home, workplace, garden etc)
Get outside
Breathe deeply
Get a massage or facial; go to the spa
Gratitude journal
Positive thinking; focus on the good, rather than the bad
Appreciate the beauty in the world
Go for walks
Face masks or foot bath
Good music
Travel – anywhere and everywhere; see awesome, life-giving things
Eat your favourite meal
Dance like crazy
Buy some flowers
Baths
Have a hot drink
Aromatherapy; different smells and essential oils help with our emotions
Plenty of water
Journal
Pet an animal
Cook or bake
Problem solving
Reflection time
Save more, spend less; practice minimalism and being less materialistic
Communicate
Go to the cinema
Have a cuddle with someone or a pillow or teddy
So what you WANT to do
Don’t try to fix others
Revamp your environment
DIY
Focus on you
Get something done that you’ve been putting off

Quit comparisons
Clean up
Do your nails, get a haircut, trim your brows, exfoliate, moisturise, etc.
Declutter your space
Redecorate
Nap
Affirmations
Go for a destination-less drive
Be creative
Mindfulness practice (be in the now)
Work on setting exciting goals or desires
Socialise with good people
Play a game
Challenge yourself in a positive way
Turn off your phone
Turn off notifications from social media; avoid scrolling through
Make a change; stop moaning, take action for a better, healthier life
Help others (without losing yourself or giving too much)
Create something or nurture something
Be with loved ones
Watch inspirational YouTube videos, films, tv shows
Listen to inspirational and motivational and educational podcasts and videos
Focus on feelings you want, less on goals and changing yourself
Speak to a higher being
Write a list of good things about yourself
Write a list of things you like; make sure you do them more
Make yourself look good, for you
Follow inspiring people
Learn something new
Try something new
Do a mentally stimulating activity
Do a physical activity