25 Taylor Swift Inspired Self Care Ideas for Single Women
Ready to romanticize your life with the best self care ideas inspired by our queen Taylor Swift?
Whether you’re in your Lover era, healing like it’s Evermore, or stepping into your Reputation energy, this self care guide has everything you need to glow up and feel like the main character this summer!
Self care is popular this day as part of glow up tips every woman must know. But here’s the truth: self care isn’t a quick fix. It’s a process you must do every day to unlock the new you.
By the end of this post, you’ll have a summer self care routine that makes you feel like a queen. You will find many types of self care in this post and make them part of your self care habits.
This post is all about the best self care ideas every single woman needs to live her best, most Enchanted life!
Self Care for Your Mind
1. Find your epiphany through journaling.
We all know that Taylor Swift created many of her songs from personal experience. She practically transformed a broken heart into millions of dollars; that amazes me!
As a Swiftie, you must do the same. You might not make money from heartbreak, but don’t let it be in vain. Make sure you learn your mistake from your failed relationship and make the most out of it.
Writing down your thoughts will help you self-reflect. Here are some journal prompts for you:
- What am I holding onto that’s preventing me from moving on?
- If someone I care so much about gets through what I’m going through right now, what will I say or do?
- How did this relationship serve me, even if it ended painfully?
When you write, follow your intuition. Write everything you want to write.
Never satisfied with your first answer. Sometimes, that’s just a surface-level explanation of what’s happened. Dig deeper by asking, “Is there more to it?”
2. Create a pick-me-up playlist.
AKA create your dedicated playlist of Taylor Swift’s Hits!
Music speaks to your soul and changes your emotions quickly. When you’re recovering from a broken heart, the low moment hits you hard, not at a time that is the best timing, such as when you’re at work.
This pick-me-up playlist will come in handy.
All you need to do is go to the toilet, put on your earbuds, and listen to some songs to help you power through the day.
3. Read books that empower you.
If you’re a real Swiftie, you must read this!
Don’t know where to start? Here are some of Taylor Swift’s favorite books.
However, I suggest you also make time to read self-help books to grow your personality. Some of my must-read books are Atomic Habits by James Clear, Cashflow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki, and How to Not Die Alone by Logan Ury.
4. Try Meditation or Deep Breathing to Calm Your Mind.
This is also a good way to check on yourself emotionally.
You don’t need to be a meditation junkie to do it. Just create a reminder to slow down for 5 minutes after lunch. Sit, take a deep breath, and ask yourself, “How do you feel right now?”
Do this consistently for a month, and you’ll be surprised how you feel about yourself. You’ll feel appreciated and loved. Most of the time, you need to be the one who gives everything you need.
If you want to be loved, you must love yourself first.
Do you want to be respected? Respect your needs first.
Once this becomes the default on how you treat yourself, it’s easy to say no when others don’t fit your standard.
5. Unplug from social media and focus on your real life.
I can’t believe I say this, but sometimes we must remind ourselves that real life isn’t in social media.
Now that you’re single, it’s easy to envy your friends who look happy with their partners and have started families. But you never know what happened behind closed doors.
Focus on what you want rather than comparing your storyline to others.
Do you need to uninstall or even delete your social media?
Well, it’s up to you. But I chose something in the middle. I uninstall my social media and only check back every 3 months to see how everyone is or if I want to post something.
6. Reconnect with Your Inner Child.
When we’re adults, we become the parents of our inner child. If you want to be happy, treat that child as well as you can.
Why is connecting to your inner child important?
Because if that child is happy, your adult self will be happy too. That kid also knows what you really want in life. So when you are confused and tired, listen to “society’s standard,” and let your inner child guide you.
Thankfully, it’s not difficult to connect to your inner child.
You only need to do everything you loved to do when you were a child: coloring, watching your favorite childhood movie, or having an ice cream in the park.
Lastly, remember that connecting to your inner child doesn’t mean you stop doing the adulting stuff and being irresponsible.
7. Practice Gratitude Daily.
You can’t be depressed and feel gratitude at the same time. If you are grateful for your life, you’ll get more out of it.
The challenge of being grateful is when things don’t go your way. Maybe your partner left you, you’re broke, your career is going nowhere, etc. This is the best time to be grateful for what you have and ask for guidance from a higher power.
The simplest practice of practicing gratitude daily is by writing down three things you’re grateful for each day. Doing this will teach you to focus on positive things in life.
Also, you close your day on a positive note, so it’s easier to get to sleep and wake up tomorrow in a good mood.
Self Care Routine for Your Body
8. Dance around your room to your favorite Taylor Swift songs.
Shake It Off will be at the top of my list.
Remember the pick-me-up playlist you made earlier? This is also the right time to blast it into your speaker.
Let your body loose and don’t be shy—sing it out loud, even if you sound like a cat in distress (trust me, same!).
Moving your body is a quick way to pump your blood, get your happy hormone circulating, and you feel happy instantly.
9. Take long walks.
This is the easiest way to move your body on a daily basis. Replace your Uber with walking. Install a step counter app and aim for 10,000 steps a day.
When you walk, you can listen to a Podcast or audiobook. This is a good way to learn something new every day.
You can also walk in silence and let your mind wander.
10. Pamper Yourself with a Home Spa Night.
Okay, Swifties, let’s be real—nothing hits quite like a self-care night after a long day. If Taylor has taught us anything, it’s that no broken heart can break us if we love ourselves.
This is a new concept for me. I used to think that a good person is judged by how much she sacrifices for her loved one.
But now, I have a new concept: You don’t need to sacrifice yourself to death to achieve your goal, be successful, or thrive in your love life.
You need balance.
Work hard building your career or business, love your special people, and be your biggest fan.
That way, you will show up for others from a full cup.
11. Get Your Favorite Comfort Food
What’s your go-to comfort food?
Mine is chocolate ice cream.
Comfort food is special because it brings a sense of warmth, nostalgia, and emotional relief. That’s why everyone’s comfort food can be different.
It can be your grandma’s homemade soup because she used to make it when you were sick as a child. Or gingerbread cookies shaped like little people, stars, or Christmas trees you made with your mother.
Some people’s love language is doing a service and enjoy cooking for others like Taylor Swift who loves to bake chai sugar cookies for her friends.
Choose what works best for you!
When you eat your comfort food, you eat for your soul, not for your stomach. For a moment, set aside your diet and allow yourself to relive the good memories.
12. Wear Your Bold Red Lipstick.
Alright, Swifties—if there’s one thing we know about Taylor, it’s that a bold red lip is more than just makeup. It’s a power move.
Taylor Swift once said, “I never go anywhere without my red lipstick.” If it works for her, it definitely works for us.
Every woman must have their favorite red lipstick in their purse and wear it every time they needs an extra kick to their confidence.
I’m not a big make up girlie, but a red lipstick will transform my look immensely.
My red lipstick helps me deal with difficult clients, close new sales, and successfully defend my thesis and earn my degree.
If you’re not ready to wear bold red lipstick, you can work your way up.
You can start by dabbing the lipstick on your lips for a just-bitten effect. Classic matte red is my favorite when I’m dealing with an important event. Glossy red lipstick is too much for me (I tend to smear everywhere, and it’s not fun).
13. Redecorate Your Space for a Fresh Start.
Redecorating doesn’t mean you have to do a full Folklore-cabin-in-the-woods renovation (unless you want to—go off, queen).
Even a small makeover in your bedroom can help you shake things off. You can rearrange your furniture, add twinkly fairy lights (very Enchanted-coded), or get new cozy blankets to shift the energy of your space.
Your space should reflect who you are now—not who you were before. That also means your selfie with your ex needs to get down off the wall.
It’s time for you to step into a new era.
14. Spend Time Outdoors—Go Hiking or Have a Picnic.
Swifties, we all know Taylor has a deep love for nature—whether it’s the mystical forests of Folklore, the golden fields of Evermore, or the dreamy sunsets she sings about.
So, why not step into your own main character moment and spend some time outdoors?
You can go for a hike and get your steps in while enjoying the nature around you.
Or, if you’re feeling a cozy, Lover-coded moment, grab a blanket and a sandwich, and have a chill picnic in the park or your backyard for a fresh vibe.
The best thing about being outside is that it will boost your mood and help you realize that there is a big world out there. Whatever problem you deal with is just a small problem compared to the universe, and you’ll find the solution soon.
So go ahead, touch some grass, twirl in the sunshine, and stretch out your arms as if you’re hugging the universe.
Self Care Activities Soul
15. Explore Creative Outlets: Painting, Writing, or Playing Music.
When you’re single, it’s the best time to explore new hobbies and find your creative outlets. You can paint, write, or play some music.
Don’t have a special talent?
No problem.
The point here isn’t to become a professional artist, you just need to expose yourself to art because it has the power of healing.
If you don’t know where to start, go back and remember what you liked to do the most as a child. Start from there.
In my teenage days, I loved to read and write short stories and novels. I can spend my school holiday editing my novel and feel so happy. The blog you read here is a new way for my inner child to exist and share with the world.
Creative outlets aren’t about being perfect—they’re about feeling. You don’t need to share whatever you do with others if you are not comfortable with it.
Just let yourself create to make you feel good, and who knows, maybe you’ll discover your secret talent.
16. Travel (Even if it’s a Solo Weekend Getaway).
Traveling to new places can give you a new perspective on life.
Even if it’s just a solo weekend trip, it can work like a wonder to refresh your mind.
However, not only where you go for traveling but what you do when you’re traveling will also make a difference.
Let’s say, if you go on a staycation for the weekend and all you do is scroll TikTok, that won’t do anything to you. Challenge yourself to spend a night without technology. No scrolling, no YouTube, and even no NetFlix.
You don’t need to update the story about your staycation; just focus on enjoying your moment.
Now, this is something new.
You might be surprised how fresh you feel when you connect with yourself and others without being troubled by what’s happening online.
When you get back to your life, you’ll have a new perspective on how to deal with your challenge.
So pack your bags and off you go!
17. Attend Live Music Events or Virtual Concerts.
You can’t be a real Swiftie if you don’t enjoy live music. Singing out loud until you lose your voice with strangers will pump your adrenaline and make you feel alive.
If you can’t make it to a stadium show, you can still bring the concert vibes into your life. Hit up a local live music event or cafe with live music can be a good alternative.
For an introvert Swiftie like me, watching live Youtube is always the number one choice.
Also, keep updated just in case Taylor Swift drops another Disney+ or Netflix concert special, grab some snacks, and make it a whole experience.
18. Volunteer for a Cause You Care About.
Swifties, we all know Taylor has the biggest heart. So it’s time for us to be the same.
Self care ideas are more than just bubble baths and skin care; sometimes, doing something good for others can work wonders for your soul.
You can start small by finding the course you love and finding a way to support it. You can volunteer your time, stuff, or money to a local shelter.
Even small acts of kindness, like donating to a food bank, buying a coffee for the cleaning lady in your office, or genuinely saying thank you to your barista, can make a difference.
Challenge yourself to do one intentional kindness for 30 days and see how it changes you from inside out.
19. Get a Pet.
Taylor Swift’s love for her cats is undeniable.
She takes them to fly around the world when she had a world tour or was shooting a music video. Meredith, Olivia, and Benjamin Button—Taylor’s iconic cats—have probably traveled the world more than most of us.
I think pets are the only thing that will give you a lesson about unconditional love. Whether you’re a cat person, a dog lover, or even into something quirky like a bunny or hamster, a pet can be your little emotional support bestie.
Unfortunately, we all know that getting a pet is a big commitment. If you’re not ready for it, why don’t you hang out with your friends who have pets? Or you can go to an animal shelter and volunteer your time to hang out with the animals.
20. Create a Vision Board for Your Future.
If you follow Taylor Swift’s journey, you’ll learn about the power of dreaming big and manifesting your era. Starting from the American sweetheart style, Taylor grew to become the diva we know today.
She’s magnificent in her own way!
It’s time for us Swifties to do the same.
You don’t need to write songs and be a diva. After all, everyone has different talents. But for sure, you must envision how you want your life to be, find pictures that represent it, and work for it.
That’s what we call a vision board.
Creating a vision board has never been easier. You can find pictures on Google and Pinterest within seconds. All you need to do is print them and put your vision board where you can see it every day.
You can also make the digital version using Canva and make it your phone background.
Pro tip: You need to add inspiring quotes or emotions you want to feel to your vision board. This will give your vision board a soul, not only a bunch of random pictures.
Fun Types Of Self Care
21. Be a Local Tourist in the 1989 Era
What do I mean by that?
Well, go to the part of your city that you’re not familiar with, turn off your GPS, and stroll around.
You can do it solo or with your Swifties squad.
When you need information like finding good food or need to find an address, ask real people.
Yes! Having a conversation with strangers! What an adventure idea!
This will make you feel like you are in 1989!
22. Binge Your Favorite Rom-Coms or Movies.
Everybody has their favorite rom-coms.
Mine are Legally Blonde and Gilmore Girls. I love movies with a female empowerment theme because I feel like I’m not alone in fighting in a patriarchal world.
Other popular rom-coms are Sex in the City and Friends.
What’s yours?
But why is binge-watching movies a good self care ideas?
Because it gives distraction from whatever is troubling you now.
Please be cautious; don’t use your rom-com to run away from your real life.
This is just something to unwind so that you can gather your energy and get back to the real world stronger.
23. Buy Yourself Flowers or a Gift.
You’re the one who sets the standard for how people treat you. If receiving a gift is important to you, buy yourself a gift. You don’t need a special occasion or someone else to do it for you—you are the occasion.
Everything counts, from fresh flowers to the perfume you’ve been eyeing or a luxury candle. It’s a reminder that you are worth celebrating every single day.
Last piece of advice: If you love to splurge on expensive things to make yourself feel special, make sure you do it responsibly financially.
24. Dress Up and Have a Solo Photoshoot.
Yup, you don’t need to be a celebrity or super rich to give yourself a photoshoot.
These days, you can browse online to find a photographer and hire a service for a couple hours to catch special moment when you strolling in the city.
But why do you need to do this?
To make you feel special, of course.
However, having a photoshoot is a one-off thing. If you want to feel special, why don’t you dress up every day, even if you’re working from home?
Wearing real clothes (not your cozy PJs) can affect your mindset and make you ready to conquer the day.
You don’t need to dress like a fashion blogger if that’s not your style. Choose a style that showcases you as a confident woman
25. Plan your next Taylor Swift concert!
Hey, but did we already mention watching live music in #17?
But this one is different. This is a Taylor Swift concert!
It requires every preparation you can think of.
First, getting your Taylor Swift concert ticket isn’t easy. There will be a ticket war, and you have to win it! Sign up for presales, set notifications, and mentally prepare for the Ticketmaster battle.
Next, plan your concert outfit. This is a special concert; you don’t want to come in with random jeans and a shirt.
If necessary, get your Swiftie squad together. Sure, you can go solo and hang out with other Swifties at the concert.
Finally, prepare your finance. Swifties are smart woman who go after their dream and are good with their money. The last thing you want is to get into debt just for attending Taylor’s concert. She won’t be proud of you.
Budget how much money you need to get into the concert, find promo-code for your hotel, research the area where you can get cheap but authentic food.
By doing this, going to a Taylor Swift concert will feel like another adventure!
Have fun!
This Self Care Guide Will Help You Conquer the World Like Taylor Swift!
Being single is a beautiful chance to reinvent yourself and focus on your well-being. You can decide the person you are becoming.
As Taylor says, “Just be yourself, there is no one better.”
So, wear that red lipstick, dance like no one is watching, and take care of the most important person in your life: YOU!
