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Self-care is an important part of…

Self-care is an important part of our lives, and we should strive to work on it more often. Self-care can include anything from listening to your favorite tunes to going to a spa. However, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a self-care session.

Here are some ways you can have a self-care weekend.

Start with a warm and relaxing shower or bath.

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To begin your self-care journey, you can pamper yourself to a warm bath or shower. Light some candles, use an eye gel or vitamin C cleanser from radhabeauty.com. You can use essential oils like lavender oil to calm your senses and relieve stress from the week before. Add a soap bar made with green tea leaf extract and antioxidants for a refreshing experience.

You can also choose to exfoliate your face and body for a regenerative activity. For example, you can use an exfoliating sugar scrub, an alcohol-free toner, and lotions to restore your face and body’s moisture.

Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

Moreover, if you want to go on a deeper level of self-care, a great option is to drink a lot of water that weekend to feel beautiful and energized for the new week. Staying hydrated helps promote moisture in your skin and even adds a natural shine to your hair. In addition, water helps your organs feel better, and if they feel better, you’ll feel better.

Meditate or try yoga to relax your mind and strengthen your body.

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Meditation and yoga can help your body and mind feel at ease with your current situation and help you get through the troubles of your past. You can do this by practicing your breathing, stretching your body, and playing soft music in the background so you can dive deep into your thoughts and concentrate.

Get a manicure or a pedicure.

Another activity you can do for self-care on the weekend is to book an appointment with your favorite nail salon for a manicure or pedicure. However, if you’d like to do this at your own house, you can buy yourself a nice nail buffer kit and start buffing away.

For a DYI manicure, first, remove any old nail polish with a remover that doesn’t contain harsh chemicals. Then, proceed to use your nail clippers, nail file, and buffer on your nails. Next, push your cuticles back and then apply cuticle oil to keep them moisturized. Now, apply a base coat of nail polish to prevent your nails from chipping. Lastly, use your first, second, and topcoat of nail polish and clean the dirty edges to let your nails dry them dry.

Jam out to your favorite songs.

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To get you moving, you can crank up your radio and dance to your favorite songs. You can play video games like Just Dance to earn points for your dancing or play a music video and follow the dancers’ moves. Moving can help you loosen up any old spasms and promote the release of endorphins in your brain so you can feel happier.

Cook or bake a healthy snack.

Additionally, you can cook or bake a nice snack based on your favorite dishes. For instance, you can bake a vegan cake low on sugar or granola bars made with nuts, oats, chocolate, raisins, and anything else you’d enjoy. Cooking will put allow your creativity to flow and can be very rewarding.

Have a pep-talk with your mirror.

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Lastly, you’ll want to have a session of positive talk with yourself. Voice how amazing you are and how great it is to be you. Remind yourself that you are loved and that you can take on any challenges you want. Finally, let your inner child know you’re working on making them feel better each day. You’re worth it!

Staff Writer

luna@seashellsandsunflowers.com

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