Self-Care Made Simple: How to Relax After the Day is Done
When working long, hard hours, it can be very tempting to crash on the sofa as soon as you get home and rely on the television as a form of relaxation. While there is nothing wrong with binging a favorite show, studies have shown that taking an active effort in improving your relaxation and self-care habits can improve mental health and sleeping routines. However, thinking of how you can treat yourself can often leave you stuck in a rut, so enjoy our suggestions without any of the hassle.
An inviting meal
A balanced, healthy diet is not only good for keeping your body fit and healthy, but also your mind. Keeping your body running with lots of fruit, vegetables, and liquids to keep it fuelled and hydrated will aid reflexes and keep you quick on your toes. Treat yourself by cooking new cuisines if you have the opportunity, and even experiment with local restaurants that you haven’t tried before. Make the time to eat well, and it won’t be long before you feel the benefits.
Washing away the day
People have used baths for centuries as a way of relaxing the body and soothing the mind after a long day. Upgrade your bath time from becoming too routinized by adding in Epsom salts to soothe aching muscles, candles to provide dim lights and subtle aromatherapy, and relaxing music to help your mind wander. Stick with songs guaranteed to make you relax; acoustic, classical, and easy listening tunes are best.
Tidy home, tidy mind
While cleaning the house might not seem relaxing in theory, by having a neat, organized home around you, you’ll find it far more easy to kick off your shoes and enjoy your hard work. Even if you only tackle one room a day, by the end of the week, you’ll have a cozy home to enjoy allowing you to prepare for weekend festivities.
Be gentle on yourself
If you don’t have time to tidy your home or cook a nutritional meal, there are still ways you can be kind to yourself without taking up too much of your time. While busy around the house, apply a face mask of your choice to your face to plump up your stressed skin and make multitasking a little more luxurious. If you can, read a chapter from a book, or even a short story before bed and avoid the blue light provided by phone screens to guarantee an undisturbed night sleep.