Self-care isn't just about taking a bubble bath or drinking hot chocolate in bed or getting the best dental implants in Delray Beach, although that's part of it. It's important to take the time for yourself every once in a while to unwind and decompress from all your worries. Whether you're stressed with work, school, relationships... life, you need some time to relax and do something for yourself.
However, you need a plan though. If you're going to spend a night in, it doesn't help if your mind is already thinking about everything else the must-dos that are piled up at home. You just have to force yourself to do nothing from time to time. Therefore, here are some ideas of self-care activities for the next time you want to spend the night in.
Create A Warm Atmosphere
The first step in helping yourself relax after a long day, or a week is creating a cozy and warm surrounding. You should start with adjusting your light by either dimming it or turning them off completely and lighting up a couple of candles instead, creating a soothing light. In addition to this, you should make sure your home smells lovely. You can never go wrong with Balneaves scented wax melt burners as they offer a great combination of light and smell that only help in setting the mood for relaxation. You just have to find out which scent matches your personality best. Some good options are lavender, eucalyptus, vanilla, chamomile, etc. Feel free to experiment with different scents until you find one that matches your personality so you know it will help you relax even more when creating memories with it.
Unplug Yourself
One of the things that can stress us out is all our gadgets. All the electronic devices that we can't imagine one day without can drain your energy if you spend too much time using them because they have bright displays which emit blue light. Blue light works as an alerting stimulant for humans so staring at these screens can prevent you from relaxing even more after a long, tiring day. To counter this, turn them all off or put them in another room so you won't be tempted to use them. You should also try to avoid all the notifications from social media, emails, etc. as they still result in emitting blue light and can stress you even more if you're constantly checking them on your phone. Focus on yourself at least for a few hours before going to sleep and you will be amazed at how much better you'll feel.
Take A Nice Bath
To do this, you don't have to spend one of your days off at the spa. There are plenty of options for relaxing baths right in your own home. You can take a nice, warm bubble bath or simply fill the tub with some nice smelling salts and Epsom salt to help you relax even better. As an extra tip, add in either lavender water or your favorite kind of essential oil for an, even more, relaxing experience. If you don't have one available in your house, try out aromatherapy candles to create the same level of relaxation. You should also make sure your bathroom is as warm as possible as the change in temperature from the warm water and stepping out into a cold room can be an unpleasant surprise. A nice hot shower with a calm bedtime shower steamer from BodyRestore can also be a great alternative if you don't have a bath available to you.
Give Yourself A Manicure/Pedicure
It's an understatement to say that your hands and feet can get neglected. Spending all day at work, you won't have the time to pamper yourself by making your nails look pretty all the time. However, spending the night is a perfect opportunity. Make yourself as comfortable as possible and give yourself a manicure and/or pedicure. You can add in some other treatments such as exfoliation, mask, etc. to make your experience even more relaxing. Even though you can go out and get a professional manicure and pedicure, doing them at home after a nice warm bath creates a cozy and relaxing experience that only adds up to a perfect relaxing night.
Make Yourself A Nice Meal
Cooking for yourself is one of the greatest ways to pamper yourself. It doesn't matter if you're cooking something simple like some scrambled eggs on toast or a spaghetti bolognese. All that matters is that you put your time and effort into it to make it something delicious. Cooking for yourself also provides an opportunity to try out new recipes as well so you can broaden your cooking skills by experimenting here and there. You should also make sure you have a healthy snack or two waiting for yourself in the kitchen after the meal.
The best thing about cooking for yourself in the comfort of your home is that you can do it wearing your coziest pajamas and deluxe bathrobe. This way, you're guaranteed to create memories and feel like royalty as you eat your delectable creation surrounded by candles and relaxing music in the background. And don’t forget to open the bottle of your favorite wine you've been saving for a special occasion!
Relax With A Book Or Magazine
As a final activity for this perfect night in, you should treat yourself to a nice read. You can pick out any book that interests you from your favorite author to a genre you've always been interested in but never really given the chance. It doesn't matter what type of reading material it is as long as you enjoy doing it and create memories with it by adding it to your collection. Also, make sure to find an interesting spot where you can curl up and relax with this one-of-a-kind book or magazine.
Try to find that one comfy spot on your couch or in your bed where you can lie back and lose yourself in this new exciting piece of literature. If you're reading a physical copy of the book, you should also try to get yourself some tea and cookies or any other favorite snacks that will go well with it. This way, you can get lost in the story and feel like you've been part of this special adventure.
By enjoying some simple pleasures like those mentioned above, you can treat yourself to a well-deserved unforgettable night in. These are all of the activities that will help you take care of your mind, body, and soul so that you can recharge. Taking care of yourself regularly with these kinds of activities should never be treated as a luxury but rather as an essential part of life and something you should do whenever possible.
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