Making time for self-care and keeping your busy life in balance has become more important than ever nowadays. Sometimes, it’s the little things that help keep your stress levels down and improve your general well-being.
Making small improvements to your existing routine can really lift how you feel about yourself and your life – here are a few ideas you can try out and see if they help you feel a little better-taken care of in 2024.
Luxurious Scented Self-Care
For decades, people have made use of the concept of aromatherapy to help them unwind, improve their mood, and reduce stress. Picking self-care and beauty products that smell good (and make you smell good too) is a really simple way to boost your mood. For example, try out a luxuriously scented shower gel or hand soap instead of your usual picks.
You can also invest in an essential oil set and an oil diffuser to try out some focused aromatherapy. Pick oils like lavender for its calming effects, peppermints for energy and focus, or citrusy scents for uplifting vibes. You can add these to your diffuser or even add a few drops to a hot bath.
Silk Sleep Masks
We all need to sleep, but you can add a little luxury to your bedtime with something as simple as a sleep mask. By blocking out the light completely and creating a more conducive environment for deep sleep, you’ll be guaranteed a better night’s sleep.
Silk is the perfect material because it is soft on the skin and helps avoid wrinkles (thank us later). You can even combine your silk sleep mask with a dedicated calming night-time routine – including activities like journaling, meditating, stretching, reading a book, or enjoying a warm cup of tea before you go to sleep.
Herbal Tea Selection
For centuries, tea has been used (and celebrated) for its relaxing and healing properties. Having a variety of herbal teas on hand will allow you to pick and choose what you need each day to help you feel your best.
If you’re not sure where to even start, some ideas include chamomile for rest and relaxation, mint or ginger for improved digestion, or green tea for an energy boost. A morning or evening cup of tea can also be a great ritual to set you up for the day (or for bed) and get you in the right mindset.
Journaling Set
Keeping a journal is a wonderful self-care technique that’s always been popular and is scientifically proven to have mental and emotional benefits. Journaling can help you with goal-setting, processing difficult emotions, and practicing gratitude for your everyday life.
Making your journaling practice something that you enjoy and look forward to is an important part of making sure you stick with it and truly reap all the benefits it offers. Invest in a journal that you love and set yourself a dedicated time and place to write in it. Make the experience a cozy and inviting one! This is a great way to either start or end your day with a feeling of clarity and contentment.
Soft Plush Robe
It’s the little things in life, isn’t it? Stepping out of a hot bath and into a cozy bathrobe can make a random Tuesday evening feel like a real treat.
Levelling up your comfort levels is a really easy way to simply enjoy your day-to-life more and romanticize the small and insignificant moments. A big, soft robe is just one example of how you can achieve this. Look for something that makes you want to melt into it – fabrics like plus, fleece, or flannel for the winter, or a light cotton or bamboo robe in the summer months.
Yoga Mat and Props
We’ve all learned by now how many physical and mental health benefits yoga has to offer. Exercise is obviously a crucial part of self-care, and making it more appealing will help you stay more consistent and enjoy it much more.
Investing in a beautiful and soft yoga mat and some yoga props will get you more excited to wake up and get on your mat first thing in the morning. A few nice workout outfits will be an added bonus too! Create a yoga routine for yourself, and offer yourself a small reward for every week you’re consistent in your exercise routine. These small changes will contribute significantly to your overall enjoyment of the activity and keep you coming back for more.
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