100 Self-Care Saturday Ideas For A Rejuvenating Weekend

Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed after a hectic week? Treat yourself to some serious self-love with a rejuvenating Self-Care Saturday! It’s the perfect way to recharge your batteries, unwind, and show yourself some much-needed TLC every weekend.

With 100 weekend self-care ideas, you can give your well-being a boost, even if you’re short on time!

What is Self-Care and Why is it Important?

Self-care is any intentional activity that you do to take care of your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

It can be anything from taking a relaxing bath to practising yoga, simply spending time in nature or engaging in your most-loved hobbies.

Self-care helps us to reduce stress, improve our mood, give our energy levels a boost, and just make us feel a heck of a lot better!

Best of all, you don’t even need a lot of time to fit regular self-care into your routine!

There are plenty of 5-minute self-care activities that can have a big impact. So don’t think that being busy means you don’t have time for self-care!

The Benefits of Regular Self-Care Activities

In case you’re still not convinced, here are a few reasons why you should most definitely be adding in a little self-love every single day, no matter what you’ve got going on:

• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Boost your energy levels
• Improve your mood
• Encourages healthier choices
• Increase your productivity and focus
• Improve your relationships with others
• Enhance your overall sense of well-being
• Supports healthy mindset habits
• Reduces the likelihood of burning out

What Self-Care Isn’t!

A lot of people assume self-care needs to be some big ordeal that needs a whole lot of time.

That’s not the case. It doesn’t need to be an expensive spa day or involve any kind of expense at all. And it most definitely doesn’t need to be earned in order to reward yourself!

It’s simply the intentional act of doing something that makes you feel good!

And what that looks like for you might look very different to anyone else, which is perfectly normal!

Want to combine self-care with social time? Host your own weekend self-care party with friends!

What Is Self-Care Saturday?

So, what is self-care Saturday?

Well, it’s simply a fun way to prioritise weekly self-care and ensure that you’re making time for yourself.

That’s not to say you can’t do these activities any other day of the week. For you, it might make more sense to have Self-Care Sunday or Wednesday Wellness!

In fact, doing a little something every single day is a far better way to show yourself love and appreciation, but in case you want to make a set day for it, Self-Care Saturday is a great starting point.

Fun & Relaxing Self-Care Saturday Ideas

Here is a list of Saturday Self-Care activities (or anytime self care ideas) to help you relax, rejuvenate, and recharge on the weekends:

1. Have a bubble bath
2. Spend some time doing intentional journaling on your thoughts and feelings
3. Attend a yoga or meditation class
4. Watch your favourite movie or TV show
5. Have a picnic in the park
6. Take a nap
7. Go for a walk in nature
8. Spend time with loved ones
9. Do a mindfulness activity like a puzzle or colouring pages
10. Have a DIY spa day at home
11. Try a new recipe and enjoy cooking a delicious meal
12. Visit a new museum or exhibit
13. Take a photography walk
14. Do a digital detox and stay off social media for the day
15. Spend time in your garden or start a new plant project
16. Listen to a podcast or audiobook
17. Dance to your favourite songs
18. Go on a hike
19. Sketch something in nature
20. Watch a comedy video and have a big belly laugh
21. Paint a picture
22. Spend time with your pets or volunteer at an animal shelter
23. Go on a bike ride
24. Practice gratitude by making a list of things you’re thankful for
25. Take a scenic drive
26. Attend a comedy show or improv night
27. Write a letter to a loved one or friend
28. Spend time by the water, like the beach or lake
29. Have a game night with friends or family
30. Try a new hobby or craft
31. Spend time doing your favourite hobby
32. Watch the sunrise or sunset
33. Read a book
34. Have a technology-free day
35. Stretch your body
36. Practice deep breathing
37. Light a scented candle or diffuse essential oils
38. Have a staycation at home
39. Put a treatment in your hair
40. Clear your to-do list (the mood boost at the end is worth it)
41. Plan a life admin day to check off things you’ve been meaning to do
42. Create a vision board for your goals and aspirations
43. Go on a shopping spree or treat yourself to something nice
44. Spend time in a botanical garden or arboretum
45. Visit a historic site or museum
46. Attend a virtual concert or live-stream event
47. Learn a new language or skill online
48. Have a DIY craft day with friends
49. Drink enough water
50. Stargaze in your backyard at night
51. Spend time in a sensory deprivation tank
52. Create a bucket list
53. Do a guided meditation exercise
54. Go on a solo adventure, like a solo hike or road trip
55. Have a mindful, technology-free meal with family or friends
56. Go on a weekend camping trip
57. Have a relaxing day at the beach or lake
58. Create a DIY home decor project or furniture makeover
59. Attend a personal development workshop or seminar
60. Have a movie marathon or binge-watch your favourite TV show
61. Have a pyjama day at home
62. Spend time doing something creative, like cardmaking or writing
63. Spend time with animals, like horseback riding or visiting a farm
64. Try a new restaurant or cuisine
65. Spend time in a dark sky reserve or planetarium
66. Go on a boat ride or rent a paddleboat with friends
67. Attend a local food or wine festival
68. Have a creative writing or journaling day
69. Enjoy your favourite treat
70. Spend time doing a DIY home improvement project
71. Try calligraphy or hand-lettering
72. Plan a trip or vacation to a new destination.
73. Have a sleep-in and get out of bed late
74. Nourish your body with fresh produce and healthy foods
75. Send some kind messages to people you know
76. Phone a friend for a chat
77. Sit in the sunshine (don’t forget your sunscreen)
78. Cuddle someone you love
79. Play with your kids (or other kids you know)
80. Listen to a motivational podcast or audiobook
81. Reevaluate your goals
82. Share intimate moments with your significant other
83. Write yourself a letter of self-love
84. Find some positive affirmations about self-care you love and put them on display
85. Buy yourself fresh flowers
86. Book a pedicure or manicure
87. Get your haircut, coloured or styled (how good does a salon wash feel!?)
88. Go on a romantic date
89. Have a sleepover with your besties
90. Make yourself a coffee (or drink of choice) and take your time enjoying it
91. Identify your personal boundaries
92. Do a random act of kindness
93. Go for a run or do a vigorous workout
94. Learn about your & your partners’ love languages
95. Pick a word of the year
96. Put on an outfit that makes you feel confident
97. Schedule some time alone with yourself
98. Declutter a space in your home
99. Flip through photo albums or your camera roll
100. Start a travel or special occasion scrapbook

With this mammoth list of self-care Saturday ideas, there is no reason why you can’t fit at least one of these into your weekend routine, no matter how much you’ve got planned! And if you’ve got time during the week, these well-being activities are great for any time that you’ve got the time (and the need) for a little mood boost!

Now go give yourself some self-care!