Lower Spoon Self-Care Ideas

1.) Listening to your favorite music

2.) Cuddling with a fuzzy blanket or stuffed animal

3.) Cuddling with a pet

4.) Watching a movie or TV show

5.) Mindfulness and meditation exercises

6.) Knitting

7.) Brushing your hair

8.) Prayer/Spirituality

9.) Listening to an audio book

10.) Yoga nidra

11.) Working on a puzzle

12.) Talking to a supportive person

13.) Coloring

14.) Resting on the couch or in bed

15.) Doing some helpful stretches

16.) Self-compassion exercises

17.) Spending time on social media (in healthy amounts)

18.) Unplugging

19.) Playing cards

20.) Playing with play-doh

21.) Putting on comfy clothes

22.) Crochet

23.) Sitting outside or inside, by a window

24.) Taking a nap

25.) Helpful breathing exercises

26.) Laughter/looking at funny memes

27.) Journaling

28.) Playing a game on your phone

29.) Playing a video game

30.) Anything you can do to save yourself some spoons

31.) Taking more breaks throughout the day