It feels like it’s always something – whether it’s a deadline for work, a packed extracurricular schedule for the kids, or the commitment it takes to maintain meaningful relationships, we are all busy. Next thing you know, you’re sitting down (for what seems like the first time today) and realize you only have 20 minutes before bed. That’s when many of us think, ‘Well, too late for self-care today.’ But what if self-care could fit into that 20 minutes – or even 2 minutes?
While we all know how important self-care is, we also know how hard it can be to fit self-care into our busy schedules and hectic lives. For many of us, self-care is an “all or nothing” approach. It may look like “Wow, I wish I had time to have more self-care.”
Here’s the secret: You do have the time. It just might not look like what you initially envisioned.
We may not always have the time for a relaxing night to watch an entire movie or the ability to do nothing at all, but most of us can find 5 minutes in our day. That is what bite-sized self-care is all about – little moments of self-love in an otherwise busy life.
So what does that look like?
Bite-size self-care is about simplicity.
Here are some easy ways you can intentionally incorporate bite-sized self-care moments in your life:
- Savor your morning coffee without multitasking
- Slowly rub our Soothing Salve Stick on yourself after a workout (or after a sexy sesh – it’s perfect for after-play!)
- Step outside for two minutes of sunshine and fresh air
- Send a quick “I love you” text to a friend or partner
- Fool around with one of our intimacy devices (Remember: orgasm is not the goal)
- Elevate your bath experience with our CBD-infused Soaking Sand Bath Shots
- Try our Oh!Nectar Massage Oil to lock-in moisture after your shower
Aim for one bite-size moment each day.
When your life is busy, incorporating another task in your day needs to be intentional. Thankfully, with bite-size self-care, you don’t even need to squeeze it into your already booked-up calendar. By intentionally creating bite-sized moments of self-care, you are able to love yourself more often throughout the day, instead of hoping for a “spare two hours to yourself” (aka time you may never get).
Tiny but Mighty
Do not be fooled – bite-sized self-care may be more powerful than a “day off” or even time at the spa. Why? Because waiting for the “perfect time” to take care of yourself often means it never happens. You’re no longer running on empty waiting for a rare spa day – you’re topping yourself off all the time. That’s where the real power lies.
Think of it like drops of water filling a glass: one by one, they don’t seem like much, but over time they add up into something nourishing and full. These small, intentional moments send signals to your brain and body that say, I’m cared for. I matter.
These micro-moments matter. They’re sustainable, repeatable, and they remind us that self-care doesn’t have to wait until life slows down (because let’s be honest, when does it ever slow down?).
Change your Perspective
Bite-size self-care can be a new perspective on how we can love ourselves. You are allowed to love and care for yourself each and every day – it’s actually best if you do.
Here is your lifelong permission slip:
Permission to pause.
Permission to choose rest over productivity.
Permission to see small acts of care as enough.
Right now, pause. Take three slow breaths.
That may be your first intentional bite-sized self-care moment of the day. Savor it. Enjoy it. You deserve this moment to yourself.
The Big Picture
Self-care is more than an “occasional treat” or a “luxury” – it’s how we recharge, protect our mental health, and show up better for the people we care about. Even micro-moments of care can ripple outward and improve our patience, energy, and presence.
Self-care doesn’t have to be a grand gesture. It’s in the pauses, the deep breaths, the moments of joy we let ourselves feel. Aim for just one bite-sized act a day, and you’ll see how much lighter, calmer, and more loved you feel.
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