Learn what fuels you, what gives you energy, what recharges you-- then do those things.
On the reverse side, what drains you? Avoid those things when you can. Can't avoid them? Then balance it out by adding something energizing.
​Engergizing self care is about refueling. 

Socialize
Spend time with people whose company you enjoy can give you an energizing boost, regardless of whether you are an introvert or extrovert. Extroverts know how a group can fuel them-- the energizing effects of being with people. Introverts can get the same benefits from socializing but it may be with a group of one, and the meeting intensity may vary. The key is to spend quality time with another person who makes you feel safe and understood, and with whom you can having a little fun. 

Find creative outlet
Creativity outlets, especially those activities that produce a result, boost brain function. Anyone who has gotten carried away in an activity where you've lost all sense of time knows how a creative outlet can take you away. 

Creative expression also has mental health benefits, providing a great way to process thoughts and feelings without words.  Creativity can boost mood, reduce anxiety, and even slow down your heart rate. 
  
Examples of creative expression:  art, music, writing, drawing, woodworking, dance... use your imagination and create your own way of expression.

Benefits of dance, writing, and music.
Click here to learn more about the benefits of creativity.

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Take up a hobby
Spending time in an activity you enjoy can improve your mental health and well being. Hobbies help you feel happier and more relaxed, research show they even help relieve stress, depression, and anxiety. And unlike creative expression, you don't need to be good at it, you just need to like it. So make time to enjoy an activity you enjoy! 
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Examples of hobbies: bird watching, cooking, reading, fishing, sewing, gardening. 
Looking for something new?  Check out this list of hobbies on Wikipedia. 

Be part of a community
Being part of a community is not only energizing, it maintains our sense of well being.  A community, or group, provides a connection to other like-minded people. Communities provide: 
  • belonging, you're accepted and appreciated for who you are, your true self
  • support, knowing you can rely on others helps you feel cared for and safe
  • purpose, your role in a community gives you a chance to give back, giving you meaning in life.  

To find a strong community, find a group that connects to your interests, values, or beliefs. 
Examples: church groups, civic groups like Lions or Jaycees, neighborhoods, families, sports teams, social causes