Self-care for real life.

Nightly bubble baths. Good chocolate. Journaling. Weekly massage.

All things I’ve seen suggested for self-care. Lovely ideas, and if you can actually put them into practice, great! But for most of us, they’re not entirely practical. And anyways, you can’t solve exhaustion, burnout, or general existential dread with a manicure and chai tea.

How can you meet yourself where you are at and add some self-care to your life? I have a few ideas and go-to resources for some of the most common stressors we face. I hope you find a few of them helpful.