Five Minute Self Care Rituals for Days With No Time

Small is not lesser

The version of self care sold to us is expensive and time hungry. The version that actually keeps women upright is smaller, repeatable, and free.

Seven rituals to borrow

Pick one. Do it today. Do not build a system.

• Drink a full glass of water before your first coffee
• Step outside and let morning light reach your eyes for two minutes
• Lie on the floor with your legs up the wall while the kettle boils
• Write three lines in your journal, no editing allowed
• Put your phone in another room while you eat one meal
• Wash your face with warm water and take the long way about it
• Say one honest sentence out loud about how you actually feel

Protect the five minutes

Attach the ritual to something you already do. After brushing your teeth. Before opening the laptop. Habits survive when they lean on other habits.