This is a contributor’s blogpost …

 

Life can get quite hectic at times, wouldn’t you agree? With busy jobs, lists of chores to do, and things that just take priority over our own self care, it can often feel like there is not enough hours in the day to do everything that we want to do. However, taking some time out for ourselves should form part of our routine, and at least once a week there should be some time allocated for a bit of pampering or some time alone to collect your thoughts and relax. With that in mind, I wanted to share with you seven of the best ways to pamper yourself. Whether it takes minutes or a whole evening, I hope that this gives you some inspiration to allocate some time for yourself this week.

 

Taking care of your hair

Our hair can be something we take for granted. Sure you may think that washing it is good enough, but giving it extra TLC every once in a while can restore it to its natural beauty, volume, and shine. We can’t always visit a hairdresser for that fresh-styled feeling, but little things done often like using a hair mask can be enough to restore some health back into your tresses. If you are unsure about which one to use, there is a great selection found on therighthairstyles.com. Doing something like this may add a little time onto your normal hair care routine, but the difference it could make could help to make you feel amazing.

 

Giving your skin some attention

Your skin can be a huge indication that you are a little rundown and feeling the strain. Perhaps it is dry, maybe you have a breakout of spots, or it could just be puffy eyes and looking a little swollen. A great idea could be to take some time to revamp your skincare routine. You could choose to do a face mask which could restore some moisture to your skin or even attack some of those pesky spots. Maybe you could sit back and relax with something cooling on your eyes to reduce any swelling. Plus it gives you some essential minutes where you can do nothing but relax.

 

 

Eating a nutritious meal

It may sound silly, but eating a nutritious meal is a great way to feel better about yourself. We all know that feeling of eating junk. It feels great at the time, but the moment you finish you can feel sluggish. Eating something tasty and nutritious can help you to feel fantastic on the inside and out. Plus it is in itself a form of pampering your body as you are taking care of how you nourish your body.

 

Taking some exercise

Exercise may not sound like fun, but the feeling you get when you finish is something else. The adrenaline and endorphin rush is like nothing else. If you are not massively into exercise, then start off small by taking a brisk walk or get into running. There are plenty of articles online to help you start your fitness journey.

 

Enjoying a nice warm bath

Many people recognise that being in water is relaxing. So a nice warm bath can actually be the ultimate way to pamper yourself. Start off by getting the water temperature just right. Use some lovely bath soak or a bath bomb to make things smell amazing. Lower the lighting and grab some candles. Get yourself a nice drink and book  And even combine your skincare routine and a hair mask to add to the ultimate indulgent bath.

 

Taking some time to do something relaxing

Maybe just taking some time to yourself is a great way to pamper yourself. Doing something you wouldn’t normally do like binge watching episodes of a great box set on Netflix.com, taking some time out to do some journaling or even colouring can be a natural way to relax and unwind in an evening. We don’t always allocate time to ourselves, but it can be quite essential to realign our thoughts and feel less stressed about everyday life and occurrences.

 

Having an early night

Finally, sleep is the ultimate way to pamper yourself, especially if you find yourself burning the candle at both ends each night and weekend. An early night can be a great way to relax. People often combine other ways of relaxing and pampering, such as taking a bath, watching TV or journaling, and getting off to bed for a full night’s sleep.You will feel totally recharged in the morning, ready to take on your job and responsibilities.

I hope this gives you some inspiration to pamper yourself this week.