When you live with a health problem, taking care of yourself is essential. While it’s important to take care of yourself, it shouldn’t cost you a lot.
To help you on your self-care journey, we’ve put together a list of affordable personal care products you can add to your personal care kit. You can donate these items to a friend struggling with mental or chronic illness or for yourself when you’re feeling down.
Here are some personal care items you can buy for less than $10.
1. Review
Nothing says self-care like self-reflection. Get a journal and use it to track your mood or simply to put your emotions on paper.
Our choices : Fuchsia Flower Journal And Leather journal
2. Headphones
Music can be a powerful coping tool when you have health issues. If you’ve lost your headphones or lent them to a friend who keeps forgetting to return them, it might be time to invest in a new pair.
Our selection : Headphones
3. Art supplies
Getting in touch with your creative side can give you a huge boost to your mental health. Whether you prefer to color, draw, paint, or something else, art can be a particularly healing form of self-care.
Our choices : Crayola, 2 Pack of 12 Fine Line Markers And FunLavie Colored Pencils
4. Aromatherapy candle
Being surrounded by good smells can be an instant mood booster. Choose your favorite scent and enjoy!
Our selection : Way Out Wax Aromatherapy Candle
5. Bath supplies
Sometimes all you want after a long week is some pampering in the form of a relaxing bubble bath. Treat yourself to a fancy color changing bath bomb and don’t skip the bubbles!
Our choices : Laguna Moon Bath Bomb Set And The Honest Company Bubble Bath
6. Stuffed animal
When you just want a cuddle, a stuffed animal can come in handy. And let’s be honest, who can resist this stuffed alpaca?
Our selection : Bearington Alma Plush Lama
7. Acupressure ring
If you can’t afford a massage, consider investing in acupressure rings. They look like normal rings but can be used to massage pressure points and knots.
Our selection : Acupressure ring pack
8. Aromatherapy Mist
Spray an aromatherapy mist on your pillows or body for a calming effect.
Our selection : Lavender body and room mist
9. Nail care items
Mindfulness activities like painting your nails can be a good self-care technique when things get tough. Check out these beauty finds for under $10.
Our choices : Gel Nail Polish Set And Nail file blocks
10. Fidget toy
If you suffer from anxiety or get nervous in social situations, having a fidget toy on hand may be helpful. Check out these stylish, rainbow-colored options.
Our choices : Fidget Dodecagon And Fidget Spinner
11. Silly Putty or Slime
There’s just something so satisfying about squishing and molding silly putty or Play-Doh. You can shop these cheap options below, or even learn to do it yourself.
Our choices : Silly Putty, pack of 6 And Anti-stress slime
12. Tea
Tea can be good for the soul. Whether you prefer black, green, white or oolong tea, making “a cup of tea” can be a great way to take care of yourself.
Our selection : Pack of 2 Tazo “Zen” teas ($10)
13. Chocolate
If you are looking for a good snack to take care of yourself, chocolate can be a good option.
Our selection : Lindt dark chocolate bar
14. Face mask
If you’re about to take a bubble bath, why not put on a mask before soaking in the tub?
Our selection : Collagen Facial Mask, Pack of 12
15. Fuzzy Socks
There’s just something comforting about fuzzy socks. It’s kind of like a hug for your feet, and who doesn’t want that?
Our selection : Pack of 5 fuzzy socks ($10)
16. Lotions
Sometimes taking care of yourself can seem “boring”. Take lotion to keep your skin healthy and hydrated.
Our selection : Nivea Daily Gentle Lotion
17. Bubbles
Bubbles aren’t just for kids! They can also be helpful in controlling breathing during a panic attack and making you smile.
Our selection : Bubbles
18. Chapstick
Chapstick is another great example of “boring” self-care. Don’t be afraid to experiment and try new flavors!
Our choices : Burt’s Bees, pack of 4 sticks
19. Puzzle
Are you battling intrusive thoughts that just don’t seem to go away? Puzzles can provide a welcome distraction and give you something tangible to focus on.
Our selection : 750 piece cat puzzle
20. Heating pad
Do you physically carry your anxiety and stress? Invest in a heating pillow can provide some relief.
Our selection : Microwave heating pad
21. A donation to your favorite nonprofit
There is nothing like the gift of helping others. Make a donation $10 to a nonprofit can be an act of self-care because helping others often does good to people. Whether it’s a local nonprofit or an organization operating nationally, every donation, no matter the size, is appreciated.
Our choices : National Alliance on Mental Illness, Mental Health America, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, International Bipolar Foundation And Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.
What would you add?
