The Deck of Care is an easy reference for free, achievable self-care activities that is built into a standard deck playing cards. Full of zany, whimsical graphics, it's a perfect companion for people of any age building out their self-care toolkit.

Loosely inspired by tarot, each number covers a category of self-care activities  - like meditation or boundaries. Each suit is an area of life - such as emotion or passion. You can shuffle the deck to pick one thing to do at random, play out a suit to experience many self-care activities in one area of life, or explore a category of self-care by playing out the four cards in one number. As you play, you'll learn a lot of self-care strategies - and gain an understanding of what works for you when.

Easy to carry, easy to transport, and easy to use. The options are endless whether alone or with a group of friends.

During the pandemic, we saw friends and loved ones begin to really struggle with their mental health, and they didn't have the resources to take care of themselves. We wanted to make something fun and accessible to help everyone invest in their wellness.

This deck became a labor of love for both of us - a celebration of our long self-care journeys. We've spent a lot of time in self-help book sections, in therapy, and in group programming. We know that there is no Ted Talk one-size-fits-all solution to wellness, and that self-care requires a broad toolkit of skills. In building out the deck, we tried to bring in a broad range of skills - and consulted with experts to keep the activities evidence-backed.

We couldn't be prouder of the result. Full of personal, strange illustrations, we believe each card distills down a core self-care skill to its basics, and that the deck as a whole offers a solid foundation for anyone hoping to invest in their wellness.

The Deck of Care is for anyone who is looking for ways to invest in their wellness, or who is trying to find a balance in this hard world. Filled with fun graphics meant to keep self-care light-hearted, this deck is your perfect companion as you experiment in finding what works best for you when it comes to well-being.

The deck also makes a great gift for friends and loved ones entering difficult new adventures - like going to college, attending graduate school, starting a new job, or beginning a family. It serves as a physical reminder to always invest in wellness - even when it seems impossible. We've even designed the deck to be child-friendly, so it can be a lifelong aid for a young one in your life who is just starting to build their self-care toolkit.

Also inspired by tarot, each of the suits represent an area of your life and is represented by an animal that we felt captured its spirit.

If a player wants to go on a longer journey of self-care exploration, we recommend working through a whole suit from Ace to King over the course of a month.

Every card has a custom illustration that matches the self-care activity. From an 80’s muscle head owl to a snorkeling narwhal, they’re meant to be light-hearted, slightly absurd, and comedic relief for you as you navigate the new ritual of being good to yourself. Our hope? That the unique visuals bring a smile to your face.

We’re prioritizing functionality and beauty over cost efficiency on our production. We are printing on casino-grade German Blue Core paper with a smooth linen-finish. The cardboard tuckbox is printed on colored cardboard and will print with embossing.