The Ultimate Self-Care Routine You NEED To Try

If you’ve been thinking about taking time to treat yourself to the ultimate self-care routine, this is your sign! Thanks to our tried and tested self-care evening ritual, we’ve taken the hard work out of planning a self-care evening and detailed everything you need to know in a dopamine menu detailed below.

Why is self-care important?

Self-care is an important part of taking care of our mind and body. It is an important practice to make sure we’re checking in with ourselves and listening to what we truly need. As we lead busy lives, taking care of ourselves often falls to the wayside which can take a toll on our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Now is the perfect time to take an evening out of your busy schedule to invest back into yourself.

The Ultimate Self-Care Routine

Get ready for a night of rest and relaxation with our simple self-care routine:

Step One: Move Your Body

Whether you work in an office, from the comfort of your home or in another professional setting, often we don’t spend as much time as we’d like working on our physical wellbeing. Particularly as we get into the routine of work, taking time to move our bodies is not always a key priority.

So, for the first step in our self-care routine, set some time aside to move your body with an activity you enjoy doing. An easy way to move your body after work is walking around your neighbourhood listening to your favourite playlist or podcast – getting outdoors is a great soothing activity for the soul!

If you don’t have the time to head outside, taking a local Pilates class or completing a short yoga class video on YouTube is another low-impact method to prioritise moving your body. Missing a yoga mat? A gym towel is the perfect solution to create a more comfortable place to practice your yogi flows. Layer multiple towels down if extra support is needed!

Step Two: Set The Mood

After moving your body, it’s time to start unwinding by setting the scene with music and candles. For the ultimate relaxing evening in, putting on your favourite lo-fi or jazz playlist is the antidote to de-stressing and creating a tranquil atmosphere at home.

Next, light your favourite candle and turn off your overhead lighting – no big bright lights here! Candles and soft ambient lighting such as table lamps are key to cultivating a cosy, warm and inviting space.

Step Three: Pamper Yourself

Now it’s time to pamper ourselves in style! If you are lucky enough to have a bath at home, a long warm soak is the ultimate way to de-stress after a long day. Bring your candle into the bathroom and use a bath caddy to hold your self-care essentials including a good book, a carafe with ice water and slices of lemon, and a device for watching your favourite show. To take your bath to the next level, put in some bubble bath, exfoliate with a bath scrub brush and follow up with a nourishing body lotion post-bath for a hydration boost!

Don’t have access to a bath? No problem! Taking a candlelit shower and listening to a relaxing playlist is another easy to unwind and pamper yourself at home.

Step Four: Wrap Yourself In Comfort

After stepping out of the shower or bath, wrap yourself in indulgent comfort with a cosy bathrobe to keep warm. Have slippers too? Slide them on to treat yourself to a spa-like self-care evening. Talk about luxury!

Missing a bathrobe? Prepare for your self-care night and pick up the perfect bath robe from your local Pillow Talk store or online. With a range of cotton bathrobes, terry towelling bathrobes, body towel wraps, hair towel wraps, kimonos and plush robes – find a robe to suit your style this season.

Step Five: Skincare

After taking an everything bath or shower and getting into comfortable clothes, it’s time to put your headband on and complete your skincare routine. From gua shua to toners, cleansers, moisturisers and more, take the time to work them into your skin and complete your regime.

Step Six: Cook A Comfort Meal

Now you’re squeaky clean and comfortable, it’s time to settle in for the night with a delicious meal or sweet treat. Whether you love a savoury snack such as a cheese or charcuterie board on your favourite platter or you prefer something sweet such as fruit, chocolate or ice-cream, indulge in your favourite snacks!

Step Seven: Unwind By Watching A Movie

Take the time to catch up on your favourite TV show or put on a light-hearted movie, pop your feet up and settle in. Grab your snack and get comfy on your couch with a cosy throw and cushions. For an extra relaxing evening or those who have to multi-task whilst watching, complete an adult’s colouring book while you watch and snack to let your creativity flow.

Step Eight: Journal, Practice Mindfulness or Read

As the evening begins to wind down, snuggle up in bed and take some time for a relaxing activity before heading to sleep. Write down the top 3 things you are grateful for today in your journal and take the time to truly appreciate the amazing moments and people you have in your life. Complete a guided meditation and get in touch with how your body is feeling, releasing any stress or worry you might have! Journaling or meditation not your thing? Tuck yourself in, set your phone on ‘do not disturb’ and read a good book – this is a great way to set yourself up for a restful night of sleep!

Step Nine: Enhance Sleep With Silk Pillowcases

Bedding can play a core part in your sleep quality and experience. Ensuring we go to bed a regular time and allow ourselves to get enough sleep is a key way to practice self-care. To elevate your sleep experience, indulge in the luxury of silk pillowcases to enhance your sleep quality. Not only are silk pillowcases soft and comfortable to sleep on, but they also have a range of benefits for skin and hair health too!

Celebrate Self-Care In Style

So, there you have it! The ultimate self-care routine to take care of your mind and body. Whether you’re indulging in a self-care night alone or are completing the self-care routine with close friends, we hope you have an amazing evening of rest and relaxation.

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