This will probably be a pretty quick post, but I felt inclined to share. I recently came across a little thing called a self care box. I’m honestly surprised I didn’t think of doing this before, but oh well. I’ve got some old boxes from subscription services lying around that need to be used anyway.
You may have already heard of this concept but if not, a self care box is basically a box of goodies that you put together to you use when you need a breather or just need to show yourself some love. This can be a combination of things that will help you to relax and destress or it can be a box of things that excite you and make you happy. You can even make it a combination of those, or something completely different.
The great thing about creating a self care box is that it’s there when you need it. If you have a particularly rough day at work, you can go straight to your box and grab what you need rather than having to figure something out or just lounging and binge watching Netflix.
Think about how great it would be to have a box that is chock full of things that you love just waiting for you. It’s almost like having one of those fun subscription boxes, except you don’t necessarily have to spend a bunch of money on it every month. Plus, you know exactly what’s in it and can swap things out when you need or want to.
Why Should You Create A Self Care Box?
Stress Relief!
A self care box is the perfect idea for stress relief. It’s already pre-built and full of things that are going to help you relieve some of that stress. If you’re running low on supplies, you can easily replenish it. It’s there when you need it.
It’s filled with things you love
You have complete control over what goes into your self care box. You can fill it with your favorite snacks/treats, hot cocoa, tea, your favorite book, warm fuzzy socks, a candle, or anything else you can think of. Whatever you think might help you practice self care, relieve some of your stress, or relieve anxiety, put it in there!
It can help recharge your batteries
For those of us introverts who frequently find our energies drained, this can be the perfect addition to your life to change that. What better way to recharge than using something from a dedicated self care box?
Just for fun
All other benefits aside, this can be a fun thing to create and a fun thing to enjoy. You can decorate and make it pretty, fill it with fun activities, etc. Make it into a craft project. Scour the internet or brave the stores for fun items to put in it.
The perfect gift for a loved one
Do you have someone in your life who could use a pick me up? Or maybe their birthday is coming up? Create a self care box for them! Fill it with their favorite snacks and things they love. Write a heartfelt note for them, knit them some cozy socks, or just add your personal touch to it. It’s basically a self care gift basket and they will love it!
Have you ever created your own self care box before? If you need ideas for what to put in yours, check out my post on building your perfect self care box.
