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7 Mini Self Love Rituals to Try This Week

Self-Healing & Empowerment
May 05, 2025•4 min read

Let’s be honest: the word “self-love” gets thrown around a lot these days, but in the middle of laundry, Zoom calls, and figuring out what to make for dinner… how the heck do we actually make time for it?

If you’ve ever felt like self-love has to look like an expensive spa day or a week-long retreat in Bali (dreamy, right?), I’ve got good news. Self-love doesn’t have to be fancy, complicated, or even take more than 10 minutes.

Sometimes, it’s the tiny, consistent acts that remind us: Hey, I matter too.

So today, I’m sharing 7 mini self love rituals you can try this week. They’re simple, soul-nourishing, and totally doable—even if your schedule is packed. Let’s dive in.

1. Morning Check-In With Your Heart

Before you reach for your phone in the morning, pause. Take a few slow breaths, place your hand over your heart, and ask yourself: How am I feeling today? What do I need?

You’d be surprised how powerful this 2-minute ritual can be. It helps you reconnect with your emotions before the world tells you how to feel.

Pro tip: Keep a little notebook by your bed to jot down your answer. This helps build awareness and sets the tone for intentional living.

A hand over the heart, soft bedding, light streaming in.

2. Mirror Talk: Your Inner Cheerleader Moment

Okay, this one might feel awkward at first, but I promise, it’s a game-changer.

Every morning (or night), stand in front of the mirror, look yourself in the eyes, and say 2-3 kind things. It can be as simple as:

  • “I’m proud of you.”

  • “You’re doing your best and that’s enough.”

  • “You are worthy of love just as you are.”

This mini self love ritual helps rewire the way you speak to yourself. Over time, you’ll notice your inner dialogue becoming more supportive and gentle.

3. The 5-Minute Feel-Good Dance Break

When was the last time you moved your body just for fun, not for fitness goals, but for joy?

Pick one of your favourite feel-good songs (I recommend anything by Lizzo or old-school Beyoncé) and give yourself full permission to move, wiggle, sway, or straight-up dance like nobody’s watching.

Even just five minutes can shift your energy and boost your mood. Bonus points if you sing into your hairbrush.

A blurred motion capture of a woman dancing in a sunlit room — arms in the air, joyful, not posed.

4. Digital Detox Hour (Your Soul Will Thank You)

Let’s talk about boundaries. One of the most loving things we can do for ourselves? Create space away from the noise.

Choose one hour this week to go completely screen-free. No phone, no laptop, no scrolling. Just you and the present moment.

Use that time to:

  • Take a walk in nature

  • Read a book that inspires you

  • Journal your thoughts

  • Enjoy a bath without distractions

This ritual gives your mind a break and reconnects you with what’s real.

5. Gratitude Pause at Lunch

Whether you're eating a salad or reheating pizza (no judgment!), take 60 seconds before your first bite to pause and reflect on three things you’re grateful for.

This mini ritual isn’t just about positive thinking, it literally retrains your brain to look for the good, even on hard days.

You can even keep a running list in your phone or a cute little notebook to see how abundance starts showing up more and more.

A cozy lunch scene — simple food, journal or pen nearby, hands in a pause moment.

6. Permission to Rest (Without Guilt)

Repeat after me: Rest is productive.

If you need a nap, take one. If you want to watch your favorite show without multitasking, do it. Give yourself permission to rest without needing to “earn it.”

This self-love tip is especially powerful for the go-getters and perfectionists (hi, me 🙋‍♀️). Rest is not a reward, it’s your right.

7. Evening Wind-Down With Intention

Before bed, light a candle, play calming music, or use essential oils, whatever feels soothing. Take a few deep breaths and ask yourself:

  • What am I proud of today?

  • What did I do that felt kind to myself?

  • What can I let go of before I sleep?

A candle glowing in a darkened room, maybe with steam from tea or essential oils, calm music in the background.

This gentle reflection helps you close the day with gratitude instead of a to-do list running through your mind.

Why Mini Self Love Rituals Matter

You don’t need a full-blown routine or hours of free time to practice self-love. These mini rituals may seem small, but they send a powerful message to your brain, body, and heart:

You are worthy of care. You are allowed to slow down. You are enough, right here, right now.

And when we treat ourselves with that kind of tenderness? Everything else in life starts to shift, too.

Your Next Step: Try One This Week

Here’s your gentle challenge: pick one of these mini self love rituals and try it this week. Just one. See how it feels. Then maybe try another next week. Baby steps lead to big transformations, promise.

🌿 Ready to go deeper in your self-love journey?

My Self-Love Workbook on my store is your next step. It’s filled with guided exercises, journaling prompts, and affirmations to help you reconnect with your worth and build a loving relationship with yourself—one page at a time.

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Self-Love Workbook cover

Remember: you are not too much, not too late, and never behind. You are exactly where you’re meant to be.

You are worthy of showing up for yourself, every single day.

With love and cozy vibes,

Sherrie

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