Congratulations — you’re about to begin your first gentle self-care challenge!

I’ve put together everything you need to get started and see real results — one small, simple step at a time.

Self-care doesn’t replace medicine or remedies, but it can support and enhance them.
The right self-care practices help your body’s natural systems repair and rebalance — no matter how unique or complex your health situation may feel.

And to make things even easier, you’ll also receive a short 2-day email series with gentle guidance and encouragement to help you settle in, choose your first challenge, and begin feeling confident.

This toolkit includes:

✅ 4 short “follow-along” videos (totally unedited — just me chatting with you!)
✅ Printable worksheets, trackers, and templates to help you stay on track
✅ Step-by-step guidance so you always know what to do next

You can either:

Watch the short videos, or
Read the written summary below — or do both, whatever feels easiest today.

🎥 Toolkit Videos

Hey! I’ve kept these videos unpolished just the real me!

Video 1 – Self-Care Challenge Overview (3 mins)
Video 2 – The Important First Step: Before Assessment (5 mins)
Video 3 – Choosing a Self-Care Challenge (4 mins)
Video 4 – Tips for Self-Care Challenge Success (3 mins)

Video’s

Video 1 – Self-care Challenge Overview (3 mins)

Video 2 – Important FIRST Step – Before Assessment (5 mins)

Video 3 – Choosing a Self-care Challenge (4 mins)

Video 4 – Tips for Self-Care Challenge Success (3 mins)

🪴 Self-Care Toolkit — Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Learn the Language of Your Symptoms

Your body is always communicating.
Your signals — whether physical, emotional, or energetic — are simply feedback, not failures.

We’re not “assessing symptoms” in a diagnostic way.
We’re simply noticing patterns so you can understand what your body responds to.

Step 2: Create Your Personal “Menu” of Self-Care Practices

The goal of each challenge is to help you build your own personalised Menu of Self-Care Practices — the small, practical actions that truly support your body, lifestyle, and health levels.

(Optional) Print out your blank menu to begin designing your personalised roadmap.
📄 Download Blank Menu of Self-Care →

Step 3: Complete Your First Assessment (Before You Start)

Before beginning your first challenge, complete the Before Assessment included in your toolkit.

This isn’t a medical or diagnostic assessment — it’s simply a way to tune into what your body is already telling you through everyday signs, sensations, and symptoms.

Think of it as a calm moment to check in with yourself before you begin.

Your Assessment helps you:

notice your current symptoms and patterns
record what’s happening today
create a clear “before” picture
give yourself a baseline to compare with later
make your results easier to see

The first page includes an example, so you can relax into it and follow along.

📄 Download My First Assessment Sheet →

Step 4: Choose Your First Self-Care Challenge

There’s no wrong choice — the goal is simply to try one gentle challenge and notice how your body responds.

Inside the video, I share three ways to choose:

Intuitive Choice — choose what you feel drawn to.
The Essentials — when you have many symptoms or issues.
By Symptom — if you want to focus on one main issue.

SEARCH: The Essentials Category HERE

(Note: The search feature is still being expanded — new challenges are added regularly!)

Step 5: Track Your Progress

You’re almost ready to begin!

Tracking isn’t about perfection — it’s about noticing.

It can help you:

stay consistent
spot tiny shifts
feel encouraged
see what actually supports you

Use the trackers I made for you, or decorate them in your own style.

📄 Download My Tracking Printables PDF →

Step 6: Start Your Challenge

Choose your start date — any day works (I love starting on Mondays!).

A few reminders before you begin:
🌸 Focus on one challenge at a time — this helps you clearly see what’s working.
🌿 Read through your chosen challenge carefully and note any equipment or time needed.
✨ Mark your start and finish dates clearly on your tracker or calendar.

Step 7: Reflect and Re-Assess

At the end of your 28-day challenge, repeat your assessment and compare your results.

Ask yourself:

What symptoms changed — even slightly?
What felt nurturing or supportive?
What would I like to keep as part of my regular routine?

Remember: even small improvements compound over time.
A tiny shift after 28 days could grow into something remarkable after a few months or a year.

Your reflections help you decide whether to continue this self-care practice or try a new one next.

💬 Ready for the Next Step?

You’re now ready to begin your first challenge — well done! 🌿

You can complete your challenge privately using this toolkit, or you can join our free Make Self-Care Simple Community to share your progress, get encouragement, and become one of our founding members.

👉 Join the Free Community Here →

It’s a small, warm space right now — I’m there daily sharing my own progress and cheering everyone on. Together, we’re shaping a calm, supportive community for women who want to make self-care simple, consistent, and real.

🌸 Thank You

Look out for a few extra emails from me soon — I’ll be sending bonus tips, encouragement, and next steps to help you keep your momentum going.

With Warmth & Gratitude

Jo Oliver (creator of make selfcare simple)

🌿 Disclaimer

Jo Oliver draws on her background in natural health and herbalism to share educational and lifestyle information designed to support your self-care journey. She no longer practices as a therapist and does not diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease or medical condition.

Coaching and resources offered through Make Self Care Simple are for general education and personal development only — they’re meant to help you build consistent self-care habits and awareness, not to replace medical care or advice.

Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health, lifestyle, or treatment plan.