{"id":9224,"date":"2025-04-07T15:53:37","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T21:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/?p=9224"},"modified":"2025-04-07T15:53:37","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T21:53:37","slug":"inexpensive-self-care-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/2025\/04\/07\/inexpensive-self-care-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"Inexpensive Self-Care Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These 10 inexpensive self-care practices can easily be added to your daily routine and are very easy on the budget. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pagegrossman.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Page Grossman<\/a> says, &#8220;For most of us, the phrase \u201cself-care\u201d calls to mind perfectly crafted Instagram posts of toes in white sand beaches, glowing skin from a professional facial, or rested eyes after a massage.&#8221; But in her post in the BODi Blog she shares has inexpensive sel-care can really be. Scoll down to read her 10 tips.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9225\" src=\"http:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Inexpensive-Self-Care-960.png\" alt=\"Inexpensive Self-Care Practices\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Inexpensive-Self-Care-960.png 960w, https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Inexpensive-Self-Care-960-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/howtobefit.com\/coach-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Inexpensive-Self-Care-960-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of our favorite inexpensive ways to make self-care part of your daily routine.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Get Some Shut-Eye<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-163826 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/14104124\/Inexpensive-Self-Care-600-sleep.jpg\" alt=\"Sleeping Woman | Inexpensive Self Care\" width=\"598\" height=\"386\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t love sleep? In all its many forms \u2014 power naps,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/health-shots\/2019\/03\/24\/705345481\/nappuccinos-to-more-weekend-zs-strategize-to-catch-up-on-lost-sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nappuccinos<\/a>, sleeping in on weekends \u2014 sleep qualifies as self-care. (Best of all, it\u2019s free!)<\/p>\n<p>But according to the CDC,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/sleep\/data-and-statistics\/adults.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">35 percent of adults<\/a>\u00a0in the U.S. aren\u2019t getting the recommended seven hours per night.<\/p>\n<p>Sleep can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/insomnia\/expert-answers\/lack-of-sleep\/faq-20057757\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">help you stay healthy<\/a>\u00a0and put you in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6122651\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">better mood<\/a>, and research suggests it plays a role in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28673415\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">workout performance and recovery<\/a>\u00a0too \u2014 so make sleep part of your self-care routine.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Try Lavender for Aromatherapy<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-163822 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/14104104\/Inexpensive-Self-Care-600-oil.jpg\" alt=\"Lavender Oil | Inexpensive Self Care\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s evidence that the scent of lavender\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22612017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">has a relaxing effect<\/a>\u00a0and may even\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1876382012010700\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">improve sleep quality<\/a>. Either way, it smells amazing \u2014 so keep\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3onpc4Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a bottle of lavender oil<\/a>\u00a0next to your bed and sprinkle a few drops on your sheets each night to luxuriate in the calming scent.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Daydream<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-163818 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/14104044\/Inexpensive-Self-Care-600-daydreaming.jpg\" alt=\"Woman Daydreaming | Inexpensive Self Care\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Daydreaming can get you into trouble at a boring work meeting \u2014 but at home, it can be a valuable self-care tool.<\/p>\n<p>Doodle, write in a journal, or simply sit in silence and let your mind wander. This is a moment for your brain to rest, recharge, and be creative.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Get Moving<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-163825 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/14104119\/Inexpensive-Self-Care-600-running.jpg\" alt=\"Women Jogging Together | Inexpensive Self Care\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This doesn\u2019t have to be a workout (although a good sweat sesh definitely counts as self-care, too).<\/p>\n<p>You can go for a short hike, walk up and down the stairs,\u00a0do yoga, take a self-defense course \u2014 anything that helps you feel healthier and stronger.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Soothe Your Muscles<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-153438 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20143335\/best-foam-rollers-960.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20143335\/best-foam-rollers-960.png 960w, https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20143335\/best-foam-rollers-960-715x358.png 715w, https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20143335\/best-foam-rollers-960-394x197.png 394w, https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20143335\/best-foam-rollers-960-340x170.png 340w\" alt=\"woman foam rolling her back | Best Foam Rollers\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Self-myofascial release\u00a0can help you relieve tightness and tension in your muscles without the expense of a massage.<\/p>\n<p>Try a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30aFF3Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">foam roller<\/a>\u00a0to help optimize recovery after a workout, or use a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3H7f8W2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">massage ball<\/a>\u00a0to knock out a knot in your back.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Be Nice to Yourself<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-163824 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/14104114\/Inexpensive-Self-Care-600-positive.jpg\" alt=\"Woman Happy on Her Phone | Inexpensive Self Care\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s always nice to hear a compliment \u2014 but why wait for someone else to tell you you\u2019re awesome? Set a reminder on your phone or use a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/unique-daily-affirmations\/id418693319\">positive affirmation app<\/a>\u00a0to give yourself a pep talk.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Add Gratefulness<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-163821 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/14104059\/Inexpensive-Self-Care-600-journal.jpg\" alt=\"Journaling | Inexpensive Self Care\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Gratefulness has been shown to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3010965\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">improve your well-being<\/a>. And there are plenty of simple ways to add gratefulness to your life \u2014 start a\u00a0gratitude journal\u00a0or create a \u201cta-da list\u201d to celebrate your accomplishments.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Reach Out to Friends<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-163820 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/14104054\/Inexpensive-Self-Care-600-friends.jpg\" alt=\"Women Hanging Out on Phones | Inexpensive Self Care\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Spending time with people you love can be uplifting.<\/p>\n<p>Call a long-distance friend you haven\u2019t heard from in a while, or set up a brunch date with that person who makes you laugh \u2019til you can\u2019t breathe.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Pamper Yourself<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-163827 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/14104129\/Inexpensive-Self-Care-600-waste.jpg\" alt=\"Women Spa Day | Inexpensive Self Care\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need a spa day to pamper yourself. Draw up a hot bath with epsom salts or a\u00a0bath bomb, put on a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3okbtM6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sheet mask<\/a>, or slather your skin with your favorite\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30o7cPN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">body lotion<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Waste Time<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-163829 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bod-blog-assets.prod.cd.beachbodyondemand.com\/bod-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/14105733\/Inexpensive-Self-Care-600-field.jpg\" alt=\"Woman Walks in a Field | Inexpensive Self Care\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wasting time \u2014 guilt-free! \u2014 is an underrated form of self-care. Allow yourself time to do something completely unproductive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sit in a coffee shop and people-watch.<\/li>\n<li>Watch silly YouTube videos. Kittens, puppies, silly pranks \u2014 take your pick.<\/li>\n<li>Walk in the grass barefoot. (Just watch out for fire ants!)<\/li>\n<li>Color a mandala.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These 10 inexpensive self-care practices can easily be added to your daily routine and are very easy on the budget. 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