International Self-Care Day 2025: 4 Simple Yet Effective Practices Beyond Solo Date And Scented Candles

Self-care is not about doing big gestures like buying yourself something expensive or booking a resort day out. It's in the little things that we often overlook. Read on to know more.
international self care day simple yet effective practices

You make time to meet the deadlines, you do overtime whenever required, and you also show up for colleagues who need help, but what about showing up for yourself? In the daily grind of fulfilling our responsibilities and meeting others’ needs, we often leave our soul unfulfilled. International Self-Care Day, celebrated annually, reminds us how important it is to take care of our body and soul, not just one day but for the entire 365 days. And no, people might have told you to go on solo dates or do a full-fledged bathing session, but that’s not what we are going to talk about today. While these rituals are good, there are other subtle yet effective ways of loving yourself that we often overlook. Small things, like admiring yourself in the mirror and doing positive self-talk every day, can uplift your soul in ways a solo date could never.

Sharing her self-care rituals, Snap Star Amulya Rattan said, "For me, self-care is in the small, quiet moments — like sitting at the end of the day with a cup of chamomile tea, listening to affirmations, feeling grateful, and going through my night-time skincare routine. In the mornings, I prefer no distractions — just handpan music, green tea, and some time with myself. These rituals help me feel centred and aligned before I take on the day. It’s how I show up for myself, every day."

Self-Care Day 2025: Simple Yet Effective Ways To Show Yourself Love

Self-love is in the little things that we consider not important. Read on to find out what they are:

Devote More Time While You Dress Up Every Day

If you are someone who gets ready for office faster than the speed of light and leaves home with a toast half-hanging in your mouth, then you are not alone. But next time, try getting up early and giving yourself ample time to get ready. Put on some music and admire yourself as you get all dolled up. Romantise every stroke of eyeshadow and lipstick you apply on your face. These little things might look simple, but doing them every day can make you fall in love with yourself all over again.

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Record Yourself Whenever You Can

Romanticise every part of your life. Whether you are commuting to the office, cooking, or simply walking in the park, take out time to click pictures or record yourself doing your stuff. People who are in love with themself capture every moment of their life.

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Positive Self-Talk Throughout The Day

Constant whining, ranting and negative self-talk have become the norm among people. Little do they know, it can seep into their subconscious mind and manifest into real life. Therefore, it's important to talk well about yourself. Compliment or praise yourself for doing your best every day, and slowly watch yourself getting better at everything you do.

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Show Up For Yourself Everyday

Self-care is not about doing big gestures like buying yourself something expensive or booking a resort day out. It's in the little things like showing up for yourself! While navigating our daily responsibilities, we often forget to sit with ourselves, process our emotions or something we love. No matter how busy you are, take at least 1 hour from your day to do something you love the most, like singing, dancing, running, or simply sitting in silence.

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