18 Easy Self-Care Tips To Help You Relax

It's time to unwind.

We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us their favorite self-care tips, and boy, I feel relaxed already. Here are some of the best responses.

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1. Have someone else tell you to relax so you don't feel guilty about it.

"I have an easier time de-stressing and relaxing if someone gives me permission to do it. So, I call my mom or a friend and have them tell me, 'You need a day off.' If someone else is telling me to relax, it lessens the guilt I feel about taking some time to myself."

—katheriner45714fc50

2. Get comfy.

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"I love getting cozy in pajamas, covering myself with blankets and pillows, and listening to my favorite music. It makes me feels so good."

—wari

3. Wash the stress away.

"When I'm feeling down, the best thing for me is to take a long, hot shower. I'll sit down and let the water wash away my worries, doubts, and fears."

—almondjoy436

4. Give crystal healing a try.

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"Different stones are associated with different properties, including courage, happiness, and tranquility. I can carry them anywhere, from concerts to business meetings to the bath. Focusing on the shape and colors of a stone helps me find my calm."

—fluffernutterkitty

5. Take your medicine.

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"Take your meds on time! Self-care is about more than just milkshakes, manicures, and face masks."

—stephaniej4571eb667

6. Go get some sunshine.

"I take a few minutes every day to go outside. The saying, 'Fresh air will do you some good,' is completely accurate. It helps clear my head and makes me feel grounded."

—caitlinf4bcf4c945

7. Wake up and meditate.

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"I meditate first thing in the morning. I sit in my bed, set a timer for 10-minutes, and turn on nature sounds!"

—sexypotatobean

8. Find small things that work for you.

"I enjoy running, painting my nails, or calling up a friend." —jamib4d84b5547

9. Drink some chocolate goodness.

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"Sometimes you just gotta guzzle a half-gallon of chocolate milk."

—ilikeaffenpinschers

10. Find a furry friend.

"I hug my dog and cat. Warm and furry friend hugs are medicine for the soul."

—bazzles101

11. Dance it out!

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"I make sure I’m alone have enough space around me, and then I sing at the top of my lungs while dancing around like crazy. I get any anxious jitters out and feel super positive and relieved after."

—soccergirl

12. Clean your space.

"When my environment is in chaos, I’m in chaos. Getting my home back together helps me feel like I’m in control and I can get refocused."

—crsger7

13. Make time for exercise.

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"I make exercise, especially yoga, a priority. Setting aside an hour for myself resets my entire mental state and reminds me that my well-being is important."

—melanyc4d9bcbf65

14. Crack open a good book.

"Read a good book."

—emmaa44ed48190

15. Find a friend you trust.

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"At least once a day, talk to a friend. Having someone to encourage and advise you is really important."

—shayann4e8ad1c07

16. Drink water!

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"It sounds too simple, but drink a glass of cold water with lemon juice. It's super refreshing!"

—oliviak4e07597a9

17. Start a gratitude log.

"I pick one happy thing that happened to me each day and jot it down. It can be as simple as your favorite song coming on the radio. It's nice to read through them and see that your week/month hasn't been a total shit show."

—meryska

18. Protect that beautiful skin!

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"WEAR SUNSCREEN."

—katiew40f102c31

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