Create Your Starter Self-Care Routine
You’ve probably tried self-care routines before… and they didn’t stick. This time, we’re keeping it simple, strategic, and aligned with what you actually need— especially around emotional eating, stress, and burnout.
Your Personalized Starter Self-Care Plan
Your Top Focus Areas
These are the areas that need the most support right now. We’re going to start here— gently and consistently—so your routine feels doable instead of overwhelming.
Your Daily & Weekly Practices
Your Journaling Focus (Non-Negotiable for Healing)
Journaling is one of the most powerful tools for emotional eating healing and nervous system regulation. It turns “I don’t know why I do this” into clear patterns you can actually work with.
Try this simple daily check-in (5 minutes):
- Morning: “How am I feeling? What do I need today? One intention for today is…”
- Evening: “How many emotional eating urges did I have? What emotions showed up? What helped? What was hard? One thing I’m grateful for is…”
You can use a notebook, notes app, or planner. Consistency matters more than perfection.
Your 7-Day Challenge
- Do your chosen morning practice every day for 7 days.
- Add one evening or midday practice if you have capacity.
- Track emotional eating urges and alternatives at least 3 days this week.
- At the end of the week, ask: “What worked? What didn’t? What do I want to keep or tweak?”
Remember: Small, consistent actions compound over time. We’re aiming for progress, not perfection.
Why This Routine Can Stick (When Others Haven’t)
- It’s based on your actual needs, not what you “should” do.
- It’s intentionally small and doable, so it doesn’t rely on willpower alone.
- It connects emotions → self-care (instead of emotions → food).
- It includes tracking and reflection, so you can see what’s truly working.
- It’s a lifestyle shift, not a New Year’s resolution.