Create a Self-Care Journaling Routine
 
Unless you have been living under a rock, you are probably well aware of what self-care 
means. It is the act of doing something for you, and only you, to help with overall health 
and wellness.

You can also combine journaling and self-care to create a healthy routine each day that 
will improve your life, health, and happiness.

Don’t think of it as something selfish, but more as improving yourself, so that not only 
you benefit from it, but other people do as well. It is something everyone should strive 
for. You want to be the best version of yourself, but in order to do that, you need to take 
care of yourself.

Keep reading to learn how you can take the simple act of journaling to create a self-care 
routine.

What is a Self-Care Routine?

A self-care routine is something you do each day, typically around the same time each 
day, that is meant to be just for you. This can be as simple as watching a movie, taking 
a bath, or walking your dog. You want it to be something that makes you feel at peace, 
reduces stress, and helps you to spend at least a few minutes a day to yourself.

Everyone needs to unwind and relax at the end of the day (or the beginning), but far too 
many people get wrapped up in their busy lives, they don’t even take the time out to do 
it. Make yourself a priority, and you will see what a drastic difference it has on the rest of 
your life.

Creating Your Self-Care Routine

There is no right or wrong way to have a self-care routine. It can include just one thing 
or a combination of things each day that will help you practice self-care and do 
something for you. Remember that it isn’t meant to be something that makes you feel 
selfish, but is important your for emotional wellbeing.

The self-care routine is going to be unique for you, but here are some things you might 
include:

Writing in your journal.
Having a morning cup of coffee or tea.
Writing in your planner.
Taking a hot, bubble bath.
Meditating with an essential oil diffuser.
Going for a walk.
Sitting outside for a few minutes of alone time.
Relaxing on the couch with a good book.

 
Choosing the Right Time

Once you have chosen what to do during this self-care routine, you can then decide on 
a good time. The two most obvious times include the beginning or end of the day. The 
best time is also individual for you, so it depends on your schedule and when it is more 
likely you will have some time alone.

Can you wake up earlier than your family? If so, this might be good for you as you can 
have 10-15 minutes (or longer) in the morning to get ready for your day.
What about at the end of the day? If you live alone or your roommates are busy in the 
evening, this might be the perfect time for a little self-care.

Use Journaling as a Catalyst

The reason journaling goes hand-in-hand with a self-care routine is because it becomes 
a catalyst. Journaling is often what sparks the idea of having a routine just for you each 
day. Maybe before you didn’t see much reason, but now that you are writing in your 
journal every day, you have the desire for a few minutes alone.

Most people prefer to write in their journal when they are completely alone, whether it is 
in your bedroom at night or early in the morning while sitting at the kitchen table. This 
becomes a very personal and private experience, so it is good to not have outside 
distractions.

Mix it Up

Don’t forget that once you settle on a routine, it doesn’t necessarily mean that is the end 
of it. You can always switch it up by the day or week, depending on your schedule or 
what your days look like. Add more things to the self-care routine or take away activities 
that don’t seem to be working well for you.

