4.6 Create a self-care box

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A photgraph of a small wooden table. On the table are a bunch of flowers, a drinks mug, a book and a small ornament.

Here is another exercise that can be carried out to help you and your family to find more moments to savour, particularly when feeling overwhelmed and in need of comfort.

It also offers the opportunity to practise the character strength of kindness to others if given as a gift.

A self-care box

Consider making a self-care box for yourself and for family members.

Fill the box with items that you feel will bring pleasure, comfort or joy. These items will be personal to you, but you may want to consider some of the ideas below:

  • Aromatherapy relaxation/sleep spray
  • Beautiful stone
  • Body brush
  • Chocolate
  • Face pack
  • Family photograph
  • Favourite magazine
  • Favourite poem
  • Fluffy socks
  • Gratitude letter from your family
  • Hand cream
  • Herbal teas
  • Lip balm.
  • Mindful colouring book
  • Playlist of favourite songs
  • Puzzle book
  • Scented candle

Consider using an item from your self-care box when you feel you are in need of a moment of peace and would like to improve your mood.

Consider giving self-care boxes as gifts to those you love.

Note your thoughts on who you might give these boxes to in the text box below

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4.5 Enjoy a mindful meal

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