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A brief description of the self-care activities in the squares for this month's Be Well bingo card is below. Please note:⭐Some squares on the wellness card include more general activities or types of activities. The information included below serves as a guideline or example of how you might go about the activity described. There are other approaches to take. Looking forward to hearing what everyone does for the squares they mark off.⭐For some activities, reference may be made to another resource or third party, each and every one of which are, to my knowledge (without inquiry) independent of, and not affiliated with, nor endorsed by, me, Sephora, its parent company or affiliates, unless otherwise explicitly noted.⭐Safety first. If conditions are such that it is not safe to perform the activity in question, be it due to weather, the location, your physical, mental or emotional state, do not engage in the activity. Make any appropriate modification or skip the activity altogether. If there are limitations or conditions that may prevent you from safely undertaking the activity, consult with your health care professional first to determine whether it is appropriate to engage in the activity. ⭐If an activity includes a time duration that you are not comfortable with or capable of doing, adjust accordingly. Start with what works for you, whether that's starting out at 5 minutes or 10, or otherwise. ⭐Where a reference is made to a website and includes "(dot)" please replace the "(dot)" with a "." / period.***[Note: Additional edits to descriptions will be made later today 2.1.2026 as I made adjustments to the board earlier this morning, including placement of activities on the board, that didn't get translated into the description of activities below.] ROW 1: Music-therapy The Grammy Awards recognize excellence in music across different categories, as determined by a governing body. Music-therapy on this wellness bingo board recognizes the role of music to our wellbeing. Music can be a powerful tool as we practice self-care. It can help to reduce stress, lift us up, and serve as an outlet for regulating and expressing our emotions, whatever that emotion may be. Whether you need to sit in quiet contemplation with the words to your favorite song, or to belt out lyrics at the top of your lungs without a care of your surroundings, or to move to the beat on your playlist, at the club, by yourself or with friends, have at it. Find a piece that you found meaningful or just want to share what you're listening to? Stop on by the 🎶✨Song of the Day and Music Thread!✨🎶 Exercise (30 minutes)Let's get our bodies moving. Indoors or outside. On your own or with others. Let's get some exercise. At least 30 minutes if you can - all at once, or broken up in smaller cycles throughout the day. If you're not feeling up to doing 30 minutes or it's not in your best interest to try for 30, go for 5 or 10. Exercise can come in many forms, including:Walking, running, biking, hikingRaking leaves, chopping woodWall workouts, yoga, pilates, resistance bands, weights, doing balance exercisesTai chi, martial artsSwimming, racquetball, pickleball, soccer, volleyballDancing, HIIT, circuit training, bootcamp, crossfit, aqua fitness, rock climbing Brain TeasersJust as our muscles need exercise, so too do our brains, but instead of running, yoga, bicep curls or leg extensions, think of the exercise for our brains consisting of: puzzles and riddles, such as playing Connections, Sudoku, or Wordle, or working on solving Rubik's Cube, crosswords, etc. (Thank you to @CorgiMommy and @ather to first intro'ing me to Connections and Wordle)card games, like Soltaire, Uno, etc.board games, including checkers, chess, Battleship, Clue, etc.video gameslearning (continuing to learn) a new languagetaking part in a scavenger hunt, dinner mystery murder game, or escape room Digital Detox Before Bed (30 minutes) 🎶Unplug from your electronics for a minimum of 30 minutes before you go to bed. Let your unwinding time really be about unwinding. Remember: If reading on your Kindle, listening to music or a podcast on your phone or using an app like Headspace is part of your unwinding routine, please keep doing those activities - think of this square as more unplugging from phone activities related to social media, work, etc.If 30 minutes seems too long, start off small, with a 10 or 15-minute detox and work your way up from there.If you want to or can unplug from your electronics for a longer period of time, or if you prefer to do it during the day (instead of before bed) go for it!! 🎶 Musical tie-in: Manchild by Sabrina Carpenter - "You said your phone was broken / Just forgot to charge it" CreateCreative activities can be a meaningful form of self-care, providing an outlet for stress, promoting relaxation, and assisting in regulating emotional and mental well-being. Examples of self-care through arts, crafts, hobbies and other creative activities include: Painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramicsWriting stories or poetry, journaling, writing a letter to yourself or someone elsePlaying a musical instrument, singing, dancingSewing, knitting, crocheting, macrame, pottery, making jewelryPhotography, video design, editing, making films, making a collageArts, crafts, architecture, creating a scrapbook, decorating the house, etc. ROW 2: Heart HealthFebruary is recognized in the US as American Heart Month. Taking some creative license to make it a universale heart (health) month because that seems like it's important for everyone. Let's celebrate heart (health) month by making an extra effort to look after our hearts by engaging in one or more of the following activities: making sure we are up to date on our health / medical appointments before the year gets away from us (or have an appointment scheduled on the calendar for a future date) Engaging in one or more of the activities discussed in the onlin article published by Healthline titled "30 Ways to Improve Heart Health Naturally" - healthline(dot)comEngaging in one or more of the activities noted in the American Health Association's 10 Ways to Improve Heart Health infographic (below) Did you know that February 6 is National Wear Red Day? I didn't either until I was prepping for this month's wellness board. In support of heart (health) month and for an extra bit of fun ... and since this is Sephora Beauty Insider Community, (1) grab that something red in your closet or that pretty red blush, striking red eyeshadow, gorgeous eyeliner or mascara, or that stunning red lip color in your makeup collection on February 6 this year, or any other day for that matter and (2) share a bit of information, a tip or a resource with someone about heart health. If you decide to pick up a new red beauty item this month, be sure to swing on by the February hauls thread (will inlcude link later). Have a look to share, check out What are you wearing in 2026?? If you have a go-to red lip combo, let us know at Lips on Lock 🔐: List Your Lip Combos 💄👄. Or, if you have a fierce red ensemble you want to show off, stop on by the The Fit, The Fab and The Face: Outfit and Inspo Thread Joy 🎶 If you didn't get a chance to create a Joy List as part of last month's wellness board, here's another opportunity to start a list. Below is a screenshot of the description for the activity. <<insert Joy List description>> * For those who created a Joy List as part of their wellness activities for last month's challenge, here's an opportunity to (a) repeat an activity you did for joy last month; (b) pick another activity or activities from your Joy List and perform that activity / activities; or (c) add an activity to your Joy List and do that new activity. 🎶 Musical tie-in: Luther by Kenrdrick Lamar and SZALuther - "I know you're comin' for / Better days / If this world were mine" Nuevo para ti (New to you)Super Bowl LX (60) is taking place February 8 in my home state of California, with the New England Patriots (congrats @Samtian) taking on the Seattle Seahawks, and Bad Bunny headlining the halftime show. My understanding is that Bad Bunny sings primarily or maybe exclusively(?) in Spanish. An example of learning something new to you this month might be to work on (or continue to work on) learning a foreign language, Spanish or otherwise. A few other examples of "new to you" activities to consider include: learning a new skill - e.g., calligraphy, time management, graphic design, sewing, painting, public speaking, automotive repair, financial literacy, first aid, etc.)taking a cooking class, a course on creative writing, a welding workshop, or giving that HIIT class a try, etc.joining or forming a book club, the PTA, a bowling league, the gym, etc.developing an existing skill set by digging deeper into that field or learning a new/different skill within that area/industry - you can be a phenomenal baker but have never tried your hand at making pumpkin brownies. Or, you may slay when it comes to your blush placement but want to become the queen of contour this season.having a "do over" - sometimes we try something and it doesn't go well or how we planned or wanted it to go. Sometimes we get an opportunity to try again (e.g., spin class didn't go so well the first time? Hop back on that bike and give it another go. That pot roast didn't quite taste how it was supposed to? It's not gonna be delicious if you don't give it another try. Remember, these are just examples. The activity for this square can be anything new to you - something you've never done before. Or, it can involve developing a different skill set within an existing area of expertise. Or, it can be giving yourself a "do over" - it can be daunting to step outside of our comfort zones, but it can be fun and rewarding as well. Cozy ComfortsComforting and relaxing activities can take on various forms and are a form of self-care, especially in the winter season. Some cozy comforts that might be worth incorporating into your self-care practice this month include: Taking a long shower or a warm bathCreating a cozy spot in your house to unwind - this could be the couch, grabbing some oversized pillows or cushionsHaving a s'mores night inside the house (or outside if you're up for being outdoors)Sitting by the fireplace or curled up on the couch with a blanket and a bookRelaxing with your favorite drink and some calming scentsCreating time and space for an at home facialGetting take-out or delivery (or cooking yourself), watching a movie and having a date night with yourself or a loved one Stretch (30 minutes)Go for a full body stretch or focus on one or more body parts. Set aside 30 minutes to stretch those muscles at once or break up your time throughout the day, fitting in what works for you when you can, whether it's 5 minutes during your morning or afternoon break, during your lunch period, by way of your yoga, pilates, barre or ballet class, or as part of the warm up or cool down before your cardio or weight training session. Tailor your stretching routine (the movements and the duration) for what your body needs and what you can carve out in your schedule. For example: If you sit in front of a computer all day, consider spending a good chunk of this time on your hands and wrists, along with your neck, shoulders and core. If you stand all day, maybe you want to focus some extra time on your legs and back. If you don't have 30 full minutes to spare (or if that's just a long time to devote to stretching), break it up for something that's more realistic for your schedule, your body, your lifestyle - maybe it's 3 10-minute sessions throughout the day. Maybe it's a series of 2 - 5-minutes stretches while you're on hold, on a video conference call (a great time to do some ankle stretches without anyone seeing what you're doing on screen). Or, maybe you start off the month trying to get in 10 minutes a day and work your way up to 30 over a longer stretch of time (pun completely intended).

I typically use loose powder but mostly because that's what I've had open or more of; I think I would like to maybe use more pressed powder for my under eyes though @itsfi . I tend to be multi-tool when I do my makeup, using a combination of brushes, two sizes of sponges, puffs, reusable q-tips and my fingers, but each week I use a different set of brushes and put away the rest to be washed, so as I go through, I start with some of my faves and then by the end I'm just using whatever lol. I change out my sponges every 3 months, but brushes I can somewhat justify having a lot because like they're not single use lol (but at the same time, theoretically I need like a dozen I should just wash more often).

@caitbird Great job! The winter is a perfect time to go through candles. Did you find that the K-18 dried out your scalp and hair? Did you find your hair extra squeaky clean? Those are some factors I consider when finding a good detox shampoo.

January - 10I am trying to be more mindful this year about using foils. I feel like I have been hoarding them for vacations. I have been able to use them for travel. However, I think it makes sense to use what I have at home. I have a travel pack I got from the Dollar Store that I can use to fill up containers. I don't have a goal of how many I will use.  

I love anything coconut scented I just might have to get that never tried anything yet from this line sprays or lotions and I am dying to. I need a good lotion my skin is so dry right now.

I have heard nothing but good thing online about Eos body products and I want to try it all it looks good .

Thanks! I will try that!

Oh wow, that candle sounds amazing @nuinui933. The stationary store too, that could be a dangerous place 💸