Self-Care Collection for November

Here you’ll find all of our self-care ideas, activities, and calendars for the month of November. November, with the move toward winter, the holidays, and the start of a new year, is a great time to prioritize your self care more than usual.

Use our self-care suggestions to accompany you on those cozy nights in and to give yourself a little space as you reflect on the year and prepare for a busy holiday season.

All of our calendars are available as printables. Use them to plan the month and get some inspiration.

Easy Daily Self-Care Ideas

What we love about our easy daily self-care ideas is that all of them can be done from home or in your local area. Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated, and sometimes a few at-home activities or simple routines are all we need for the reset we’re looking for.

• Here is a closer look at all of the simple self-care ideas in the full month.
• Go for a scenic walk.
• Sleep in.
• Enjoy a pumpkin spice latte.
• Catch up with a friend.
• Tidy your living space for 15 minutes.
• Try pilates or stretching exercises at home.
• Have a bubble bath with fall scents.
• Take an afternoon nap.
• Go for a quick jog or walk.
• Write down 3 things you’re grateful for.
• Do 15 minutes of morning or evening journaling.
• Write down 3 reasons why you’re awesome.
• Listen to your favorite relaxing songs.
• Have movie night in.
• Make some time for your favorite hobby.
• Read a chapter (or more) from a book you love.
• Add an inspiring framed quote to your workspace.
• Enjoy some time outside on your lunch break.
• Try some deep-breathing exercises.
• Take a no-screen break.
• Catch up on your favorite TV show.
• Meet up for brunch with a friend/family.
• Have an at-home spa day or hour.
• Watch an inspirational speech/talk.
• Do something kind for yourself today.
• Watch a comedy show in the evening.
• Catch up with friends and family for Thanksgiving.
• Get yourself a small gift.
• Journal about how your month went.
• Write down a list of your accomplishments this month.

Get the Self-Care November Printable here.

Weekly Self-Care (Nov 16-22)

Read a chapter (or more) from a book you love. Revisit one of your favorite books, or get a new release and lose yourself in a brand new story. Find a spot on the couch or a quiet place to read your book.

Add an inspiring framed quote to your workspace. You could get a professional print or put a design together yourself to print out from home. This quote can be a timely reminder at your workspace to motivate or inspire you.

Enjoy some time outside on your lunch break. If you can, go for a lunchtime walk. It gives you a break from your screen and allows you to process and get some clarity.

Try some deep-breathing exercises. Find a quiet spot for this. You could try the end of your bed, a cozy corner, or outside in the garden if the weather allows for it. There are lots of different breathing exercises you can try, but one of the most straightforward is to inhale for three seconds, hold for three seconds, and exhale for three seconds.

Take a no-screen break. If you find it tough to get away from your screens, just step out into the backyard for some fresh air or go for a nearby walk without your phone. Really look around and take in your surroundings.

Catch up on your favorite TV show. If you and several friends are watching the same show, you can make this a weekly activity where you watch the episode in your individual homes and then discuss what happened in your group chat.

Meet up for brunch with a friend/family. Find a local place to go to and keep the tone relaxed and casual. This is simply about catching up and having some great food together.

Get the November 16-22 Self-Care Ideas (Printable) here.

Come back for self-care journaling ideas and more self-care printables over the next week. In the meantime, see our other fall calendars and self-care ideas.