Weekends are the best time for oneself to release the tensions of the week and prepare for the ordeals of the upcoming week. Weekends are typically meant to be slow and comforting. It is the detox for the week filled with endless meetings, notifications and deadlines. A moment of repose and a chance to recharge.
A well planned week end filed with self-care isn’t merely about luxury and indulgence, but it is also about comfort and nourishment. It is not uncommon for the weekend to rush through in a blur. But it is also a time to reclaim one self. Here is the ultimate week end self-care routine:
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Start with a slow morning
Toss the alarm for the weekend and let your body automatically wake you up to the tune of itself naturally. Begin your day in a slow and comforting morning without falling in the deep well of doom scrolling forever.
Notice your breath and inhale deeply. Stay with yourself and your thoughts for the moment and observe the different sensations and feelings. Observe the atmosphere around you and stay calm.
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Nourish with wholesome meal
Weekend self-care routine starts with a wholesome and nourishing meal. Cook yourself a hearty meal, a tasty and healthy breakfast. This makes you energetic and comforting. Consider fresh fruits, vegetables along with warm and healthy meals. Eat slowly without distractions and let the delicious taste of the meal linger in your taste buds.
It is also the right time to try and experiment with different recipes. Try new flavors, cooking methods and techniques. Cooking is often said to be therapeutic. The process of chopping, stirring and aroma can fill your home and ground you to the present moment.
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Pamper the skin and body
A good self-care week end is also inclusive of skim and body pampering. Create a little at the home spa ritual. Take your time in a hot shower to melt away the tensions of the week. Exfoliate gently to renew your skin with a deep and nourishing mask. Follow up your beauty ritual with a rich moisturizer and body oil.
Pamper your skin with some good serum. Take your time in massaging it in deeply. These small rituals not just keep your physic healthy but it will also keep your mind calm during the routine. It is a small ritual that will remind you to slow down a bit and connect with yourself a little more deeper.
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Disconnect and detox
A digital detox is as much an essential as a bodily detox. Try to limit your digital device usage by few minutes if taking a complete detox is not possible. Spend the time by trying new activities, reading, and drawing, painting or simply sitting by the window and observing the nature around. Even daydreaming can be a relaxation rather than fully being indulged in the digital maze every time.
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Plan and be grateful
For the purpose of reducing the stress away from the week, try to prioritize and plan your activities and tasks for the upcoming week. This will help you to preplan the week and also be prepared for any requirements.
Also try to practice a gratitude journal by writing the few things that happened over the weekend for which you are grateful. This practice will help you to end the week in a positive tone.
Self-care need not be costly or time consuming. It can as well be done in the small and micro habits that are practices on a daily basis. It is these little moments of stillness and awareness that brings stillness and calm to the chaos of the week.
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