Practicing self-compassion and self-care is one of the most beneficial ways we can heal from our past experiences, appreciate the present moment, and look to the future with open and curious eyes. Here are 19 lists to make for self-compassion and self-care for 2019. Keep these lists together in a journal or folder for reference to help you get through times of struggle, and know that there are no right or wrong ways to be kind to yourself.

Compassion is widely accepted as something that’s beneficial for us, but it’s common to feel resistance in receiving compassion as well. You may not even realize that the resistance is actually a fear. Learn how fear of compassion presents itself, why it holds you back in recovery, and how to tell if you have fears of compassion.