Self care has been hijacked by overpriced candles and Insta-worthy aesthetics. It’s time to take it back and make it your own – honest, accessible, and tailored to your needs with unique methods of accepting your authentic self!
What Rebel Self Care Really Means
Rebel self care is about rejecting the cliches by only saying “yes” to whatever fuels you (even if it is cliche). It’s also about rebelling against “hustle culture” and complete selflessness. It’s about embracing boundaries and prioritizing your needs. Self love isn’t narcissistic and self care isn’t selfish, they’re necessary for self preservation.
Create a Self Care Plan That Doesn’t Suck
Step 1 : Identify what drains you
List 3 things you despise doing, and brainstorm how you can minimize, delegate, delete, or make them fun.
Step 2 : Identify what fuels you
Ask yourself “What makes me feel like me?” Make as long a list as you can.
Step 3 : Commit to regular acts of self care
Schedule days, make it a habit, and don’t let anything get in your way.
9 Rebel Self Care Ideas
Physical Wellness Basics Done Your Way
- Forget 8 hours & calorie counting – What fuels your energy and makes you feel alive? What is your body asking for more or less of?
- Make exercise a celebration, not a punishment – Dance like you’re in a primitive tribe, host a personal silent disco, go for an urbex hike (carefully!), or punch a pillow
- Hibernate like a boss or schedule a Do Nothing Day – Rest isn’t lazy, it’s recharging for your next move
Break the Mental and Emotional Self Care “Rules”
- Twisted journaling – write angry letters that you’ll never send, list what you won’t do this week, or create a mood board with magazine clippings
- Practice selective apathy – Choose where to care and let the rest go
- Therapy or vent sessions – Whether a pro or a trusted friend, let it out
- Mindful daydreaming – Occasionally indulge in intentional fantasies about your ideal life, overcoming challenges, etc. Positive, productive daydreaming is akin to visualization, which can improve confidence and mindset.
- Rage bake a masterpiece – Embrace the inevitable mess and channel some frustration into a chaotic, experimental baking session. Disaster or not, it’ll be cathartic.
Whatever you try, be sure to practice healthy boundaries and responsible self care. Your mental health is not a trend, it’s your life.
Why Rebellious Self Care is Essential
- It’s not just about you. When you take care of yourself, you show up better for your loved ones and your work. “You can’t pour from an empty cup.”
- Choosing to protect your mental health in a world that wants you burned out is revolutionary.
Conclusion
Rebel self care is yours to define. Reject the cookie cutter version and build what feels true to you.
This February, ditch the rules and create a self care plan that’s as bold and unique as you are. Start small. Start now. Start by putting yourself first – unapologetically.
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