Self Care Tips at Home for a Quality Me-Time

Make Selfcare a priority

In today’s fast-paced world, we often find ourselves wearing many hats and juggling multiple responsibilities. Trying to cope with daily to-do lists and project deadlines, naturally, it becomes easy to forget about ourselves. When prioritizing, self-care routines are often put into a “non-urgent” or “less-important” bucket once things get hectic. As a result, we surrender personal care or keep postponing it to some better times. Yet, neglecting to spend time on healthy self-care practices when your body and mental state need them can lead to many downsides and decrease the quality of life. 

Therefore, it’s crucial to remind ourselves that self-care is not selfish and/or luxury time spending but an essential practice and prerequisite for our overall well-being to reduce stress, anxiety and even prevent burnout. By taking time for ourselves, we can recharge and maintain a healthy life balance that will give us more energy to spend on our goals and dreams and take better care of our loved ones. 

Here, the first step would be to set healthy priorities, time-block your calendars for some quality “me-time” and nail the routines that work best for you. 

Now, let’s dive into some tips on making the most out of it!

1. Indulge in a relaxing bath

Treat yourself to a warm bath infused with salt and essential oils. For enhanced relaxation, add magnesium bath flakes. Create the atmosphere by lighting up your favorite scented candle and let the stress melt away. Apply a body scrub and lotion afterward to complete the ceremony. Do it before bed to secure a lovely, peaceful night’s sleep – something we all need to look and feel good on a daily basis. 

2. Give Yourself a face and scalp massage 

Find a massage video on YouTube and spend 20 minutes giving your face tender, loving care. Enhance the experience by applying face oil and rosemary tonic to your skin and scalp. This self-loving act is guaranteed to boost your praising spirit and, if practiced regularly, will help you look and feel more youthful and well-groomed. Try it once, and you’ll keep coming for more, and of course, your skin will respond with a big thank you!

3. Embrace meditation

Find a nice, cozy place free from distractions, pose comfortably, and embark on a meditation session. If you’re new to Meditation – guided meditation courses on YouTube or a mobile app would be a good place to start. Here is our article about how to start with guided sleep meditations. You can browse online or check our selection of meditation courses to pick the one you fancy. Here’re our recommendations of free courses – Guided Meditations by Sam Harris. Regular meditations allow your mind to find peace and clarity, help grow your consciousness, and become fully aligned with your inner self. There are countless benefits of meditation. The most prominent personas around the world – from multi-millionaire business people to celebrities, scientists, and sportspeople – all embed it as an essential daily practice  – adds good reasons to give it a shot.

Hint: if you want to explore more about the benefits of guided sleep meditation, consider reading our article on the journey through guided sleep meditation.

5. Take a stroll with an inspiring audiobook or podcast

Step outside and enjoy a refreshing walk while listening to an inspiring podcast. Combining fresh air, movement, and thought-provoking content will keep your mind engaged and creative. You will be surprised to notice how a simple walk in the park can help reboot your thinking and gain new, unique insights and perspectives. If you are an overthinker, overwhelmed with tasks, or stuck in a thought loop, this easy remedy is a must-try. Big chances are, the answers to your long-thought questions are just a brisk walk away!

6. Enreach your social connections

Make a habit of regularly connecting with people to enrich your life. Practice regular calls with your loved ones, family, and best friends to catch up on each other’s lives. Share stories, laughter, and support. It’s always wonderful to nurture meaningful connections, not limiting those calls to discussing mutual plans or getting a quick piece of advice. Besides that, I’d recommend making it a habit to reach out to a random person across your connections every once in a while. It sounds like it’s a step outside of your comfort zone, and in a way – it is. Yet, such a practice will guarantee to broaden your horizons and help you get an outer perspective on your life and yourself – so refreshing you won’t let it go.

7. Get active

Whether it’s a workout, a run, or a yoga session, dedicate some time to exercise. We often neglect our physical well-being, while in fact, it’s not only about our weight, body size, and fitness level – such activity’s primary goal is to support high energy levels, boost positive mood hormones and clear thinking. Even 10-15 minutes of activeness a day will do the trick and guarantee a positive impact and a much-needed vitality boost for the day. Not a fan of running or working out? Not a problem! Just turn your favorite music on and enjoy your best dance moves to recharge and energize your body and mind.

8. Groove to Your favorite tunes 

Talking about music – did you know that your favorite bits have more to do with your mental state than you thought? Specifically, the music that gives you those satisfactory goosebumps gives them for a reason, through boosting your dopamine levels and, with that, determination to achieve your goals. Looking for some easy life boost? Put on your favorite music and let yourself get lost in the beats. Rediscover old playlists and let the nostalgia flow over you. Who knows, you might even stumble upon a new artist to add to your collection!

9. Declutter Your space and closet

Take a peek into your workspace, room, or closet and bid farewell to a few old items that no longer spark joy. Make a habit of throwing away 20-50 items every month – whether it’s an old check or a dusted souvenir you hardly remember buying. Make room for new additions by creating a wish list of pieces you’d love to have instead. It’s the perfect opportunity to revamp your space and even update your style!

10. Master a new recipe

Challenge yourself by learning a new recipe. We are what we eat, they say. Indeed, there are countless benefits of taking control over your menu, while dedicating your mind and soul to meal preparation is arguably also a form of “meditation”. 

If you are a foodie and a cooking lover, how about trying your hand at one of the advanced recipes?  Still getting into cooking? Even better reason to try this out! Check out our zucchini and shrimp pasta recipe to impress yourself and others. Though this may seem complicated at once, mastering a handful of favorite healthy recipes will dramatically change your food habits and enlighten your life, adding joy and warmth to even the most ordinary day. 

Either way – it’s a great place to experiment, have fun, and make this process your own. So cheers to your culinary adventures! 

There you have it, ladies!

There you have it! Ten fabulous ideas to make the most of your self-treating practices. If you found these tips valuable, please let us know, and we will make sure we keep supplying you with more amazing ideas and hints. It is to start, which is the hardest. Once you get into it, start putting yourself first and allocating time to self-care and personal growth; your life will change for good. Remember, self-care practices are essential, so take this time to relax, reflect, and indulge in activities that bring you joy. Enjoy your time to the fullest!