This holiday season has been one of the busiest for me yet. I’ve been juggling staying on top of work and wanting to squeeze in as much magic for the boys as possible while also trying to check off all the usual things from my to-do list. Needless to say, it’s catching up to me, impacting my mental *and* physical health, and I know I’m not the only one. There has to be a better way!!
I cherish the week between Christmas and New Year’s when things start to slow down, and I can reset after a whirlwind holiday season and enjoy everyday life with family members. In order to be my best self right now though, I’ve been trying to prioritize more self-care products to give myself time to rest. Whether I run a bath and read a chapter on my Kindle, or just make a cup of hot chocolate in my velvetizer before bed (the BEST WAY to do it), they feel like little luxuries.
I love running a bath after the boys go down as an act of self-care, and at the end of a long day, these bath pebbles call my name! Made with essential oils, they’re basically bath bombs for adults and make such a thoughtful gift. I promise, the first time you use them, you’ll understand– frankly, it’s surprising how soothing they are for my emotional well-being. Aromatherapy products just have that power, I guess!! I love anything that makes something mundane feel like a spa day, like this scalp scrub. It leaves your scalp feeling clean and refreshed and has become one of my favorite personal care products I discovered this year. (Do I need to add a scalp massager to my self-care routine next?!)
Using my skincare products more consistently has also been a form of self care for me this year. I’ve tried jade rollers, eye masks, and more, but of all my skincare items, this red light face mask has changed the game for my skin the most. It’s a great tool for all skin types, I use it 3- 4 times a week, and it only takes 10 minutes per session. It’s truly one of my skincare essentials. (By the way, I’ve tried a variety of products from top brands, but here’s my current skincare routine!) I like that I can curl up in bed in a cozy lounge set– one of the best self-care gifts, in my opinion– and read a few chapters of a good book while having it on, and it has become one of my favorite ways to take a little extra time for myself. Part of my daily routine at this point!!
Omnilux Contour Face Mask // Zip Halo // Bath Pebbles // Goop Scalp Scrub // Kindle // Cashmere Socks // Therabody Smart Goggles // Robe // Chocolate Velvetizer // Lounge Set // Needlepoint Canvas // Oak Essentials Body Routine
Self care is so important especially this time of year! Thanks for sharing your ideas!
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