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10 Simple Ways to Nourish Your Soul Today

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Modified: Jul 17, 2025 by Julie Gaeta ยท This post may contain affiliate links or sponsored content
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  1. At-home spa day โ€ข Mani, pedi, facial, Homemade Sugar Scrub, and body butter.
  2. Citrus essential oils in the diffuser โ€ข Citrus is uplifting, soothing, and energizing โ€” perfect for winter blues.
  3. Make yourself a homemade Pumpkin Chai Latte โ€ข A soothing warm drink to refresh your soul.
  4. Make your favorite comfort meal, like this Vegan Lasagna Soup โ€ข Itโ€™s rewarding to create something especially for you.
  5. 10 minutes of restorative yoga โ€ข Grounding ourselves is easier when we connect within.
  6. Make a gratitude journal โ€ข What are you grateful for today? Try this every morning โ€” our focus dictates most everything.
  7. What books are on your list to read? โ€ข Start one today โ€” maybe something grounding like The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, or How Not to Die by Dr. Michael Greger. Each one offers something nourishing for your body, mind, or spirit.
  8. Do an act of kindness โ€ข Surprise someone with your generosity.
  9. Brighten a mason jar with fresh flowers โ€ข Your creation will delight you.
  10. Take 30 minutes to walk in nature โ€ข Connect and revive yourself.

Want more simple, holistic ways to reset?
Read more here: 10 Simple Steps to Holistic Health

These ideas aren't just feel-good ideas โ€” they're grounded in everyday wellness. No pressure. Just gentle nourishment that meets you where you are. ๐Ÿ’›

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Julie Gaeta

Julie Gaeta is a plant-based recipe creator, certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and mom of nine who's been plant-based for over 20 years. She's cooked approximately 4,382 pots of beans and can't vacation without her juicer and pasta pot. Her work has been featured in HuffPost, Yahoo, YourTango, and other major outlets. She helps others simplify wellness and feel good again through her blog, coaching, and weekly newsletter.

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