Ok, so you know you haven’t been taking great care of your skin, mind and body lately and this is how you can start to change that. Taking care of your body makes you feel more confident and accomplished, so just get up and do it.
Firstly, i’d suggest putting your phone elsewhere. Take the day to be away from social media. It’ll feel 100000X more relaxing.
First with skincare, you need to wash off that makeup that’s on your face. if you’re not wearing makeup, you still need to wash the day’s sweats and oils. I use an oil cleanser. If you want to stay home all day and lay in bed, haul those sheets into the wash so that they’ll be ready when you’re done.
Pat your face dry and then go straight into applying a face mask. Your mask choice will depend on your goal and skin type. If you want to relax, i’d suggest a soothing, moisturizing mask.
Wash that mask off and now give yourself a little lip scrub. I use the lush peppermint one, but I also sometimes just make them myself. To make it mix 1tbs coconut oil, brown sugar and honey together.
Now generally, this would be where you moisturize and go, but no, we’re hopping into the shower. Don’t put hot water on your face. Instead, wash your body down, shave and then apply a body scrub. If you don’t have one, make one out of ½ cup olive or coconut oil, ½ cup brown sugar and ½ cup of coffee grounds. Voila! Your legs will be feeling so smooth!
Now, out of the shower and we’re moisturizing. I like to use a good cocoa butter for my body and then a face moisturizer with spf. Don’t forget your lips!
Time to wear something soft! Put those jammies on! You’re ready to be lazy. Make your bed.
Kitchen time! Pour yourself water and drink it while you make breakfast. Good refreshing ideas are a fruit salad and yogurt with oats on top, a smoothie, granola with fruit, a regular salad with eggs inside for protein, whole wheat toast and scrambled eggs or avocado etc. Drink green tea or coffee.
TV or book/music time(Or whatever it is you love to do)! Whether you want to relax with a book or tv, make sure you’re in a comfortable spot. I can’t relax if i’m not in a neat area, so i’ll make sure that my room is neat and my bed is made before I lie down.
Whether you’re being healthy or not, I personally find that there’s something great about having snacks when watching something great, so i’d suggest taking a snack with you. Treat yourself.
Be mindful! Try to enjoy the peace that the day fills you with.