Self Care Checklist
Take care of your hygiene
shower, brush your teeth, brush your hair
What sense do you use for:
Pictures, colors, shapes
Sight
Who's driving?
Yourself, trusted family/friend, sober person
Gift you can eat?
Cookies, cake, candy
Groups phone number
1-800-683-8313
Take care of your mental health
take meds, meditate, remain mindful and present
What sense do you use for:
Music, birds, rain,
Hearing
What to drink?
Soda/pop/water/coffee, plan to take your own.
Gift you can drink?
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate
Where to find a NA meeting
Follow a sleep schedule
turn off tv/phone, go to bed at same time, get 6-8 hours of sleep, limit naps
What sense do you use for:
Candle, perfume, oils
Smell
Conversation starter/switch topic that never fails
the weather
Gifts you never have to wrap?
Fun outings, experiences (movies, trips, events)
Stay active
exercise, engage in hobbies, take a walk, go to gym
What sense do you use for:
Candy, snack, coffee/tea
Taste
Places to take a break?
Car, outside, take a walk
Gift of service?
Cook a meal, clean/repair/build
Connect with support
call a friend, talk to sponsor, attend a meeting
What sense do you use for:
Soft, smooth, cold, warm, texture
Touch
Excuses to leave?
Not feeling well, have other event to attend, get home to kids/pets.
Gift of memories?
Look at Christmas lights, play games, take pictures, holiday movies