Self-Care
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Self-care is any intentional activity that maintains or improves your physical, mental, emotional or social wellbeing. It's not indulgence — it's maintenance. Research consistently shows that people who practise regular self-care report lower levels of burnout, better emotional regulation, and higher life satisfaction. Self-care looks different for everyone: for one person it's a 30-minute walk, for another it's setting a boundary in a relationship or spending 10 minutes in silence with a coffee.

The popular notion of "21 days to form a habit" is a myth. Research in the European Journal of Social Psychology found it takes anywhere from 18 to 254 days — with 66 days being the average. The key is starting small: a 5-minute walk is easier to sustain than a 45-minute gym session. The streak tracker here helps you see your consistency over time. Missing one day doesn't break the chain — return the next day without self-judgement.

Start with just 3 items. Pick one for your body (sleep or movement), one for your mind (journaling, reading, or breathing), and one that brings you joy. Don't try to do everything at once. Complete those three consistently for a week before adding anything new. A small win creates the motivation for the next one. The goal is not a perfect checklist; it's a sustainable practice you can return to on hard days.

Yes — everything saves automatically in your browser's localStorage. No account needed, no data is sent anywhere. Your checks, streak, and custom items are stored privately on your device. Note: clearing browser data or using private/incognito mode will reset your history.

Yes — each category has an "Add your own item" input at the bottom. Type your item and press Enter or click Add. Custom items save to your device and appear in all future sessions. You can remove them by hovering over the item and clicking the × button.