What does self-care look like? Well, it depends on the person. For some, skin-care is the epitome of self-care, while for others it might be something as simple as a bubble bath or a night spent curled up on the couch with a favorite movie. Russian people believe that everything can be solved or made better s legkim parom: with light steam. Swedish people have fika: a mandatory coffee-and-cake break in the afternoon. And the Finnish practice of self-care through kalsarikänni literally means to “get drunk in your underwear at home.” Some routines may work for you, others may not.

In The More or Less Definitive Guide to Self-Care, Anna Borges offers an A-to-Z handbook for different and exciting ways to incorporate self-care in your day-to-day life. Inspired by her tips, we at The Experiment have come up with a few of our own! Below you will find some of our own tips, tricks, and techniques for self-care, as well as the page numbers for where Anna discusses similar ideas in more detail!

“Recently, I started using a jade roller on my face in the mornings! It takes 30 seconds, helps wake me up, and makes me feel like I am taking some time out of the day to do something useful for my body. It also helps with migraines!” —Irmak D., digital marketing (see page 176)

“When my friends and I break up with our boyfriends, we have a boyfriend bonfire like the one in Friends. It seldom garners the attention of firemen, but it’s cathartic!” —Joseph P., publicity assistant (see page 27)

“Now that it’s cold out, I find it so relaxing to snuggle into a big blanket and cross-stitch while listening to my favorite podcasts. It’s a low-effort way to soothe my brain, and I end up creating lots of cool designs to give to family and friends!”—Hannah M., publishing associate (see page 103)

“I do a little doodling (very often of my dog). Pen to paper helps me to block out the day, the world—everything—and just focus on a little drawing, however good or bad it is!”—Beth B., creative director (see page 57)

“When I need a little mindfulness, I do a 5-4-3-2-1 exercise: Look for 5 blue objects, 4 green ones, 3 red ones, 2 orange, and 1 yellow. It’s a quick and simple meditation you can do anywhere.”—Zach P., managing editor (see page 120)

“When I’m feeling stressed, taking a long walk with my dog, Finn, always makes me feel better. Spending time outside in nature is an important part of my self-care routine.”—Olivia P., editor (see page 143)

“Daily exercise to enhance health has been prescribed going back at least 2,600 years, and I’ve come to feel it’s the foundation of my physical and mental well-being, and thus the basis of all other self-care. As it happens, I harbor a highly demanding inner fish who likes to draw me into water each day (or as nearly so as circumstances allow). I wish for everyone to have the time and ability to do whatever exercise most benefits them and which can offer solace and joy each day, rather than is just one more thing that needs to get done.”—Matthew L., cofounder and proprietor of The Experiment (see page 124)

Self care looks different for everyone. Why not test a few ideas and see what sticks?