January has not been sweet to me. I have been battling stress from potty training Fiona, new year things at work and closing on my first ever home. My winter relaxation routine has been one of the only things giving me sanity.
This routine may seem simple, but I think it’s what makes it perfect. How can it really be relaxing if there are a lot of steps, right?
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SET THE MOOD
Setting the mood for a perfect winter relaxation routine period is key! I always light a relaxing candle. Try to avoid using sweet, foody smells because being hungry is not relaxing. Yes, I am talking about you, Pumpkin Cupcake.
For example, I like to use clean and fresh scents. Some of my favorite are leather, tobacco, lavender and peppermint. Today, I am using a tobacco-musk scented candle.
MEDITATE
To be honest, I am a complete NOOB at meditating. I use a app called Headspace for a step-by-step guide.
Headspace talks you through meditation. It tells you where to let your mind travel, when to pull it back. It also challenges you to notice things you normally ignore, like the sounds from outside.
I also find that the guide helps me focus because on my own my mind drifts into the worry/anxious zone.
PAMPER
In order for me to relax, I need to be clean. If I have a dry skin patch on my face, I will be picking at it. If I have dirt under my nails, I will be fidgeting with them. Cleanliness is such an important factor for me to have peace of mind.
I always start by using a mask. Because I told you this routine is low maintenance, I am just using a simple sheet mask. I love sheet masks because you can don’t have the messy aspect of using your hands to apply product and having to wash it off.
Then, I pick out something to watch while I soak in a bath. I am not much of a bath reader because I stress over getting the pages wet. Today, I am choosing Mr. Robot for my soaking TV show.
Now, the most important part is making sure your bath is luxurious. I always do this using a Tortuga Bath Bomb. You can buy the set
, which has 6 bath bombs and a bubble bath.
The six scents that come in the set are Pure Romance, Spa Day, Catching ZZZs, Stiff Muscles, Inspiration and Revive. On this particular day, I will be using Pure Romance with Oatmeal and Honey. I love using oatmeal and honey together because it is so hydrating and smells so good!
I just throw the bomb in the bath and soak until the water becomes cold, which usually takes about 15-20 minutes.
Hot Drink and a Good Read
Once I am done getting clean, I always getting a hot drink to warm my insides. I love to drink lots of tea in the winter. For today, I am using a coconut and almond tea. This tea is fruity and nutty.
I end my relaxation routine with a good book. Reading is unlike watching television because it really forces you to focus on what is happening. When I am watching TV, I am usually doing 100 other things at the same time.
I am reading the original screenplay of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
*I was given Tortuga Bath Bombs for testing purposes
How do you relax?
