We all have those weeks that go by so slowly, so we deserve to unwind and have we all need to slow down and force ourselves to relax when you feel stressed out. Some nights we need to stay in and dedicate a night to treating ourselves to relaxing. Try these therapeutic tricks that will help you relax and unwind from a really long week.
1. Candles
Lighting candles is an easy way to make your atmosphere super relaxing. And in no time your room will smell great. That’s a win/win.
2. Tea
Instead of having coffee for the 3rd time in one day, drink hot tea. Teas have a lot of benefits for your overall health and most of them are caffeine free.
3. Lotion
It might sound unnecessary but its actually easy to forget to moisturize. Dry skin is not cute but happens to the best of us. Plus you’ll smell amazing while you get soft skin.
4. Eat anything baked
Literally treat yourself to cookies and cake. Its fun to bake and even more fun to eat what you made.
5. Fuzzy socks
You know you have 18 pairs of fuzzy socks in your drawer. Treat your feet.
6. Comfy sweats or pajamas
You are in the privacy of your home and no one is judging you for wearing stained sweatpants. What a great feeling.
7. No makeup.
Your face will thank you. It's important to take off your makeup and let your skin breathe.
8. Face Mask
The best part of using a face mask is that you look so weird and can’t help but laugh when you look in the mirror. Pinterest even has recipes for face masks you can make yourself using ingredients in your kitchen.
9. Lush bath bomb
The ultimate calming activity is taking a bath. Throw in a cool bath bomb from Lush and you have a tub filled with pretty colors to chill in.
10. Coloring book
Get yourself a coloring book for adults aka the best invention ever. The pages are really pretty and get your mind off of everything.
11. Reality TV.
You need some Bachelor and Keeping Up With the Kardashians in your life. Trust me you will laugh and enjoy yourself when watching reality show drama.
12. Read a book
We all wish we could read more but never have time. Get yourself a novel reading before bed is a good way to make falling asleep easier.