“Take time for yourself – body, mind, and spirit.”
Practice your self care routine every day, and reap benefits for mental health and internal wellness.
While keeping up with our fast-paced life, more often than not, we don’t think twice before putting self-care on the back burner. We don’t think much about skipping a meal or sacrificing a good night’s sleep in favor of our work commitments. What we fail to realize is that to keep abreast of exactly this lifestyle, we need to stop, take a step back, and nourish our body, mind, and soul. Skewed work-life balance leads to exhaustion. Not only do we experience physical fatigue, but also an emotional depletion. In such a time, it always helps when you have an effective self care routine to fall back on.
Self-care is important for our physical and mental well-being. An effective self care routine can change your entire perspective on life. It strengthens your relationship with your body and promotes a positive body image. It boosts your confidence and helps you realize your self-worth. Self-care reminds us that we are important and so are our needs. A few years down the line, your body and mind will thank you for your habitual self care routine.
Use this self care routine, and enjoy the benefits for mental health and internal wellness.
Start your day with a hearty and healthy breakfast
If you are someone who just grabs an apple before sprinting out of the door every morning, spend some time cooking up a hearty breakfast for yourself this Sunday. Try that new eggs recipe you’ve been meaning to take forever. Sit down leisurely and enjoy the breakfast that you cooked yourself. It will help you start your day on a healthy note and will set the tone of the day ahead.
Go for a morning stroll
Feel the cool morning breeze on your face, with your furry friend in tow, of course! If you don’t have a pet, no problem! Spend this time with yourself by taking a mindful walk in the park, surrounded by nature. It will freshen you up and energize your soul.
Take a long and relaxing bath
Let your hot water tub draw away the week’s stress from your body. Add in a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the water and let it work its magic. A long soak in the hot water tub will help you relax – mind and body. It is like literally washing your worries away. Take the luxury up a notch by dimming the bathroom lights and lighting up scented candles. It will help you recreate the ambiance of your favorite spa. Aromatherapy will also calm your senses and soothe your soul.
De-stress with a luxuriant hair mask
Undo the damage to your hair caused by heat styling, pollution, and sun exposure. Indulge your tresses in some tender love and care by applying a nourishing hair mask. It doesn’t need to be something store-bought or fancy. It can be au naturel, with ingredients from your pantry. There is something so relaxing about having your hair masked-up and in a shower cap. Not only will the hair mask help you relax, but also it will repair your hair by deeply nourishing them.
Every self care routine calls for Mani Pedi!
Freshly cut and shaped nails painted in a bright pop of color! Oh, so exciting! Nothing spells satisfaction more than this. Soak your feet and hands in warm soapy water. Massage them with a scrub and gently exfoliate the dead skin away. Remove the excess cuticles using a cuticle remover and shape your nails the way you like it. Moisturize using cuticle oil and apply some nail polish. Admire and feel a sense of accomplishment at your handiwork. Your hands and feet are ready to take on the week!
Read a book
What better way to enjoy a lazy Sunday than to curl up with a book in a cozy corner of the house with a soft blanket to keep you warm and fuzzy. Make it even better by making some hot chocolate or a cup of coffee to sip onto.
Meditation forms the crux of your self care routine
That meditating regularly can positively impact our life is no secret. It is like food for our soul. It helps us understand ourselves better. Meditation connects us with our inner selves and makes us kinder to ourselves. It also reduces stress and keeps anxiety and depression at bay.
Go on a digital detox
Switch off from social media and do a digital detox. Turn off your phone and other electronics for a set period and enjoy the quiet solitude that it brings. Doing this for a few hours every couple of weeks will help you enjoy the present moment without worrying about what your friends or your favorite celebrities are up to on their social media.
So, this Sunday, put on some soothing music, light up a scented candle, sit back and relax. Put on an indulgent hair mask and spend some time alone with your thoughts. You can go into a full guns-blazing teenage sleepover mode, apply a homemade face mask, and paint your finger and toenails a bright popping pink. Incorporate healthy self-healing rituals into your self-care routine and witness your life transform. You can thank us later!
