Self-care ideas while going through Infertility.
The word self-care gets thrown around quite often and can mean different things to everyone. I interpret self-care as putting yourself first so you can be the best version of yourself. Going through infertility is all-consuming, and you must make time for yourself so you don’t lose yourself.
I have included various ideas to explore for inspiration:
Take a course. Check out your community education website for ideas e.g. Art classes, photography, writing, home & garden.
Organize your messy drawers. Buy a Marie Kondo book or binge-watch the home edit on Netflix for inspiration!
Try acupuncture
Get your nails done
Get a facial or massage
Get a new book and carve out time each day to read it.
Try a new hobby: make candles, make pottery, learn to knit, learn calligraphy, do a puzzle, and try adult coloring.
Experiment with essential oils.
Check out coursera.org for a variety of university classes to sign up for.
Learn a new language through Duolingo.
Organize your closet, go through your old clothes and donate.
Choose a new podcast or audible book to listen to while folding laundry.
Cook a healthy meal
Experiment with meditation (apps specific to fertility: circlebloom, expectful, insight timer, headspace, mindful IVF, soundcloud)
Make a vision board of your life (career, family, goals, etc.)
Take a walk in nature
Watching funny youtube videos
Being with friends
Bottom line: Make time for yourself. You deserve it. And you need it!
What is something you will try? Share below!
