Living through a pandemic is tough. You may feel increased anxiety which can lead to emotional burnout. The easiest way to destress and lift your spirits is by dedicating some much-needed “me time” or self-care to your day. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention argue that coping with stress during a COVID-19 outbreak will make you resilient, including your loved ones, and your community around you.
Taking care of yourself using relaxation products may do the trick to cope. Even if it’s doing a simple skincare face mask, or using aromatherapy, these self-care tips can make a difference in your mood.
Experts argue that doing something nice for yourself tells your brain you are worthy of being taken care of. Even if you feel guilty for treating yourself with materialistic things, investing money in a product is showing self-worth. That money is worth spending for yourself to enjoy and, more importantly, to de-stress.
Unique Self Care Ideas and Products
- Hair mask
- Drink wine in a stemless wine glass
- Face mask with under-eye patches
- Epsom salts for baths
- Essential oil roll-ons
- Diffuser with essential oils
- Light a candle
- Journal and take skillshare classes
- Cbd oil
- Listen to music
- Gua sha facial tool
Hydrating hair mask
Putting on an organic hair mask is one of the most ultimate forms of self-care. Whether you have curly, straight, or wavy hair, the shine and smell will make you feel taken care of and more importantly, increase the health of your hair. Better yet, it only takes ten minutes to leave in and rinse.
Drink wine in a stemless wine glass
Red wine is not only a heart disease preventer but a stress reliever. The compound in red wine called resveratrol blocks an enzyme in the brain responsible for stress. This means even one glass reduces anxiety and stress – which helps after a long day when consumed in moderation. Stemless wine glasses are trending since they are easier to place down after taking sips. To have some fun with it, you can even take it in the bath with you.
Face mask with under-eye patches
Many celebrities use eye patches while putting on a face mask in their skincare routine or “get ready for with me” vlog. In Hailey Bieber’s most recent skincare video, she used gold under-eye patches where similar ones can be found on Amazon. Use a hydrating or clay mask, to relax after a long day and reap the skin benefits.
Put Epsom salts in your bath
If you work out regularly or just love soaking in a bath, you probably have used Epsom salts to relive sore muscles. My favourite kind is eucalyptus, as it refreshes your body and relaxes tight areas. Better yet, the mint scent leaves a tingling sensation post-bathe.
Roll on an essential oil roll-on
Rolling on a herbal scent is a relaxing self-care activity that uses aromatherapy. Although there isn’t scientific research that aromatherapy works, soothing scents can calm you down in the moment. Peppermint does just this, with it’s calming and numbing properties. Saje carries a headache reliever where the peppermint tingles your neck to numb the pain.
Turn on a diffuser with essential oils
Putting on a Saje diffuser is another form of good old aromatherapy, with a modern and sleek design. The benefit is choosing the essential oils you like to drop in your diffuser. Saje offers scents for every relaxation feeling you desire. Such as stress-free, sleep well, or even combating sickness for wellness.
Light an organic candle
Lighting a candle gives you an instant calming effect. Scents that remind you of the cottage, such as marshmallow or campfire smells bring in that extra comfort you need to wind down. It’s important to invest in an organic candle as inhaling a scented candle made out of toxic chemicals may pose health risks.
Journal and take skillshare classes
Everyone needs a creative outlet, even if you don’t consider yourself creative. Even writing down 5 things you are grateful for each day will increase your happiness. Or, challenging a negative thought to a positive one by rewriting your thought to be more realistic. There are plenty of skillshare classes you can take for journaling exercises such as self-discovery, nature writing, or self-love if you need some inspiration when you feel stuck.
Use Cbd oil (no THC)
CBD oil has the same relaxation effects as cannabis, but no psychedelics, or what is called “THC”. Under-the-tongue drops are ideal for beginners. Follow the packaging instructions for the right amount of dosing. It may take a couple of uses for your body to feel the desired effects so try not to get discouraged. CBD can help insomnia, anxiety, depression, and can promote relaxation effects over time.
Listen to music
Putting on your favorite song or genre of tunes can increase your mood. Studies show that listening to one hour of music can increase the dopamine in your brain, thus relaxing you for the day ahead. Spotify makes personalized recommendations and unique remixes just for you based on your listening history.
Gua Sha facial tool
The Chinese facial tool called Gua Sha is an interesting self-care phenomenon. This tool is proven to create more facial definition as daily use can enhance a more defined cheekbone, jawline, and even take away a double chin. Gently sweeping this tool on your facial structure not only acts as a mini face massage, but also promotes lymphatic drainage, refines wrinkles, and increases elasticity.
Self-care doesn’t have to feel like a chore, especially if you haven’t found something that you enjoy. Have fun experimenting and delve into your self-care day or night activity. I hope these self-care tips have encouraged you to take some time out of your day just for yourself to relax, simply because you deserve it.
