02/10/2026
Not only can self-care be inexpensive, it SHOULD be inexpensive. Self-care isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity (and it isn’t always pretty) ☁️
Here are some therapist-approved self-care ideas that cost literally $0:
1. Throw that load of laundry that you’ve been putting off for days in the washer, even if you don’t have time to do anything else with it right now. Sometimes starting the process is the hardest part.
2. Practice yoga at home. has some great, accessible yoga videos on YouTube that you can do right from your living room. (Or if you’re in Fort Worth, often offers free/donation-based yoga classes in person and online 🐝)
3. Open a window to get some fresh air. Opening a window can help energetically clear your space, and can literally help to clear your space of stagnant air and indoor pollutants.
4. Actually read that book that’s been sitting on your shelf for months, or support your local library and check out a new one for free! Sometimes we all need a little healthy escapism.
5. Instead of hitting “I’m still watching” on that next episode, try taking a pause for 5 minutes to stretch or notice your breath.
6. Try 1 new thing a day. Maybe it’s not checking your phone until 10:00 AM, or maybe it’s walking up a different flight of stairs to get to your apartment. Even tiny changes keep our brain engaged.
7. Try out a new recipe using items you already have in your pantry and invite your friends over to taste test it.
8. Wear your favorite outfit. You don’t need an excuse! Life is the special occasion!
9. Schedule that doctor’s appointment you’ve been procrastinating. Your health is worth it. (I know healthcare is unfortunately not free, but scheduling the appointment is, and sometimes that’s the hardest part).
10. Say one kind thing to yourself. Out loud. This might feel silly, but the act of thinking, speaking, and hearing positive affirmations can be powerful.
What’s your favorite form of self-care?
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