Self-Care or Sheer Ridiculousness? 20 Wacky Wellness Tips

Life can get stressful sometimes, but luckily, there are plenty of ridiculous yet oddly therapeutic ways to practice self-care and give yourself a much-needed mood boost. Here are 20 of the best, silliest self-care tips for getting your giggle on:

Take a break from social media, but only if you really need it. We all know how soul-sucking doom-scrolling can be, but don’t forget that social media can also deliver some primo laughs and connections.
Scream into a pillow. Grab a fluffy pillow and let out your loudest, shrillest scream. Feel the vibrations in your throat as you muffle frustration. Your roommate may think you’re crazy, but who cares?
Try deep breathing with cats. A purring kitty increases relaxation, until they stick their butt in your face. But hey, that fuzzy tushy is hilarious.
Watch silly animal videos. Seriously, search for “kittens being dumb” and try not to laugh for hours. It’s science.
Make up a theme song for yourself. Give yourself a 30-second entrance tune, like you’re the star of a sitcom. Sing it in the shower for a peppy confidence boost.
Have a stuffed animal therapy session. Vent to your childhood teddy bear or a new squishy. Their unconditional support is truly comforting.
Eat more pie. Pie equals total comfort. Live a little with a slice of chocolate cream or get weird with key lime. Your taste buds and mood win.
Take a walk with a funny pal. You’ll laugh so hard at their witty wordplay that you’ll forget you’re exercising. Just watch out for banana peels.
Build an epic blanket fort. Drape sheets and blankets over furniture to create a cozy nest, and deck it out with string lights. Feel like a carefree kid again.
Play dress up by yourself. Channel your inner child with costumes and characters. Strike poses and take pictures for laughs.
Have a solo dance party. Crank up the tunes in your PJs and dance it out. You might find you enjoy it more without an audience.
Write a gratitude list with a twist. Pepper it with odd or funny blessings like pizza delivery, Netflix bingeing, and procrastination prowess.
Make a fool of yourself on purpose. As long as it’s not illegal or mean, acting silly helps you take yourself less seriously.
Literally, learn to laugh at yourself. Practice funny faces and voices in the mirror until your own antics make you chuckle uncontrollably.
Exfoliate, mask, and lotion for an at-home spa day. Add cucumber water and music for the full experience.
Make a vision board with magazine cutouts. Visualizing goals, however wacky, can increase motivation.
Add laughter to the stretches. Contort your face or make noises during yoga. It makes the poses more fun.
Compliment yourself sincerely. Call out your best qualities in the mirror, no matter how odd. It helps silence the inner critic.
Watch classic comedy specials for a guaranteed giggle fest. Nostalgia doubles the feel-good effects.
Laugh at absolutely nothing. Studies show smiling and laughing without reason still provide mood-lifting benefits. So go for it!

With a healthy dose of lightheartedness, any self-care routine can become a hilarious wellness ritual. Don’t be afraid to get silly about taking care of yourself! Laughter really is the best medicine.

Disclaimer: Before trying any of these wacky wellness tips, please consult your doctor or common sense first. The author and publisher accept zero liability for any issues caused by screaming into pillows, destroying furniture to build blanket forts, or accidental pie-eating contests. This article is purely for entertainment purposes – we don’t actually recommend making major life choices based on advice from your stuffed animals. So sit back, have a laugh, but don’t quit your day job to become a professional clown (unless you really want to, in which case, we support you fully!) Now, on with the hilarious self-care shenanigans!