15-Day Self-Care Challenge + Free Printable

Feeling tired, burnt out, and overwhelmed? A self-care challenge is a fun way to quickly reboot your mental health and rejuvenate your sense of well-being. 

The three golden rules of self-care that rejuvenate you and how to have a successful self-care challenge. You will also receive a free printable 15-day self-care challenge to help you jumpstart your self-care practice. 

Prioritizing your mental health is an investment no one could take away from you. Remember that rest is part of the process, too, and is necessary when reaching your dreams. Try this 15-day self-care challenge and do at least one thing you enjoy the most every day, or try a new hobby you’ve wanted to do for the longest time. You DESERVE this!

The 3 Golden Rules of Self-Care 

Before diving into why a self-care challenge might benefit you, it’s important to understand the three golden rules of self-care. 

1. Self-care is more than just a buzzword. It’s a lifestyle that requires daily practice. 

Committing to a healthy, balanced diet requires consistent effort. Instead of relying on sheer willpower, creating and implementing daily habits is the key to success in everything. The same goes for self-care; it is a lifestyle requiring daily practice.

2. Sometimes, self-care requires elimination: getting rid of things or people who no longer serve you. 

Contrary to what most people understand about self-care, it sometimes is more about elimination! That means taking a good look at all the things and people in your life and their impact on your mental health. 

Self-care is not just about pampering yourself with a spa, massage, or facial. It is about protecting your inner peace by distancing yourself from toxic people and removing unnecessary clutter in your life. 

3. Self-care requires self-acceptance and being kind to yourself. 

Learning to accept your flaws and forgive yourself is a vital part of self-care. Self-acceptance is the highest form of self-love. If you love yourself despite your flaws, you will live an authentic and intentional life. In short, self-care is treating yourself gently by accepting your mistakes and shortcomings.

How to use the 15-Day Self-Care Challenge Printable 

So, are you ready to start your 15-Day Self-Care Challenge?

Here are some tips to help you feel much more reinvigorated after this self-care challenge. 

Before you follow along with the self-care activities within the printable, it’s important to remember: 

  • Set aside 15 days to ensure you can carry out this challenge uninterrupted. However, if you ever miss a day within the challenge, don’t beat yourself up. Continue your challenge as soon as possible. 
  • Have a reward for successfully completing this challenge. It can be anything you want! Not only will this reward motivate you, but it is also a little something to look forward to when it gets tough during the challenge. 
  • Print out the free printable 15-Day Self-Care Challenge and place it somewhere visible. Stick it up on your wall, mirror, or place it on your fridge door. Seeing this challenge every day will help you be more consistent with your challenge. 
  • Tell your friends and family that you’re doing this challenge. They might need to be a little more mindful about giving you some space to focus on looking after yourself mentally. 

Get your copy of the 15-Day Self-Care Challenge printable and get started today!

15-Day Self-Care Challenge

The 15-Day Self-Care Challenge comes with 15 pre-filled options to get you started. You can also make your own list and fill out your own. These 15 Self-Care Ideas are a great ways to take of yourself!

  1. Practice Mindful Breathing for 5 minutes 
  2. Take a Technology Break for 1 Hour 
  3. Reach out and  connect with a loved one 
  4. Declutter a small area of your home or workspace 
  5. Carve out 15 minutes to journal or  brain dump at a relaxing cafe 
  6. Write down three things you’re grateful for today 
  7. Go for a 20-minute nature walk 
  8. Try a new healthy recipe and savor a homemade meal 
  9. Pamper yourself to a DIY spa day at home, complete with facials and mani-pedis 
  10. Create a vision board for Your Personal Goals
  11. Pamper yourself  with a DIY spa evening 
  12. Enjoy a 15-minute Guided Meditation session 
  13. Read a chapter from a book you’ve been wanting to read 
  14. Dedicate time for a relaxing yoga or stretching session 
  15. Reflect on your self-care journey and set future intentions