What a crazy, exhausting couple of years it has been! Looking for ways to relax? We have some ideas for you.

I think we are all a little stressed out and deserve some decompression and stress relief. I have made a list of free or cheap ways to practice self-care at home. Why don't you pick one out today to get started on your self-care journey?

1. Call a friend that makes you laugh
2. Color, draw, or paint
3. Create a vision board - Give yourself something to look forward to
4. Dance
5. Declutter your social media
6. Do a jigsaw puzzle
7. Do yoga
8. Exercise
9. Focus on breathing
10. Get out in the garden
11. Go to bed early
12. Light a candle
13. Listen to music, a nature soundscape, or an audiobook
14. Look at the stars
15. Meditate
16. Pray
17. Read a book or a magazine
18. Schedule worry time and write down your worries
19. Sleep in
20. Spend quality time with a loved one
21. Start a gratitude journal
22. Stretch
23. Switch off your smartphone for 24 hours
24. Take a bath
25. Take a nap
26. Take a walk in nature
27. Unplug from social media
28. Watch a comedian on YouTube
29. Watch the clouds
30. Watch the sunrise or sunset
31. Write a bucket list
32. Write a list of compliments to yourself

How do you decompress and take care of yourself?