15 Self-Care Ideas To Try This Easter
It's almost Easter, yet another day of celebration that we can't exactly make the most of because of Madame Covid; however, THERE'S NO HARM IN TRYING!
What would your normally be getting up to around this festive period? Dining out with family, going to Church, juggling Easter egg hunts with the kids, or struggling to avoid the carbs you decided to give up for Lent? Let me know in the comments what you're doing different this year!
Easter will definitely be a different vibe for 2020; and for some who may be apart from family or friends, you may not have a clue what to do. All is not lost! When you're stuck for ideas, look into your soul and say 'I deserve better'! That's right, I'm talking about self-care YET again, because I believe it is the root to all of life's mini hurdles.... feeling hungry? Self-care. Felling angry? Self-care. You went back to your Ex? Self-care. Easter's going to be quiet? You've guessed it, start bettering yourself today, by making more time for yourself please.
This year for Easter, I'll have to sing praises from my living room and remember where I put the gravy. I've decided that I'm also going to keep the twins busy doing Easter eggs hunts around the house, with the hope that they might clean up their crap as the go along. If I'm lucky, I'll have some time at the end of the day to wind down, sit back, oil my edges, then relax. Ladies, don't feel guilt for wanting to spend quality time with yourself!
Here are a few self-care ideas to try this Easter:
1. Spring closet clear out
Use this weekend to de-clutter and purge your wardrobe. Sort out the old from the new, the 'must-keeps' from the 'I should have thrown you to the foxes last year'. You could also use this time to rid some of your unwanted make-up (I'm guilt too for having concealer since 2018) Throw it Sis!
2. Retail therapy
After de-cluttering, why not bring in new colours and vibes to your palette. As it's spring, brighter hues and floral prints are back in fashion. Since the lockdown, you'll find many retail fashion stores offering discounts. If you work for the NHS, you'll find several extra discounts online e.g. with Bluelightcard.
3. Diffuse essential oils, light candles
Creating a place of ambience and peace is essential to
4. Meditate
Meditation is great for enhancing your self-awareness, as well as, reducing anxiety and stress, which I'm sure some of you may be facing due to the lockdown or added changes of working from home. Meditation is actually pretty simple; however, you could probably head to YT for some meditate-with-me vids.
How to Meditate?
Find somewhere relaxing to sit or lie comfortably (if you want you can also have music playing)
Close your eyes and try to breathe naturally
Focus on you breathing. How does it sound, how long is each breath, where did you feel your breathing in your body? What can you hear in your environment? How are you feeling?
Mindfulness is about acknowledging that our thoughts explore and wander off. Try to then re-focus on your breathing again.
Come back to reality gently and kindly.
Check out Mindful.org for more on How to Meditate.
5. Get baking
Whether you're a chef or your best dish is Chicken a la toast, why not hone your cooking skills or try something new. Easter is the perfect time to learn how to make a roast salmon or chocolate brownies, and it can be simple if you find a recipe to follow online. Allow yourself to develop a healthier relationship with food and the fridge.
6. Adult colouring books.
Some of us are still kids at heart. I know I personally still love to colour every so often, because it's therapeutic and stress-busting! You'll be amazed at how much colouring or sketching can also bring the family together, as well as help expose your more creative nature.
7. Practice gratitude with daily affirmations
Look yourself in the mirror and tell yourself, "I've got this!". Your body hears everything your mind says, so make sure you're replacing those negative criticisms and challenging those irrational thoughts by thinking positively. Try leaving post-it notes on your mirror or around the house as daily reminders.
8. Fill your home with flowers
Flowers make everyone happy; and since it's Easter, you can find flowers everywhere in the local shops. Send flowers to yourself as a thank you, and decorate your home with a beautiful scent, reminding you of the outside world.
9. YouTube Yoga
Challenge yourself to see how far you can stretch as you unwind and untie those knots. Yoga or exercise in general is a great way to release endorphins and build up your stamina. Follow a few 10-minute work-out routines to help you feel re-energised.
10. Practice new hairstyles
Of course beauty comes from within; however, you can still look great by trying out new styles. Try something new, practice a bridal up-do, bantu knots, dye your wig. If you're wearing braids, trying styling the braids differently. Confidence breeds beauty, so once you've mastered your new look, slay!
11. Revamp your skin care routine.
Fancy healthier, glowing skin? Tackle some of those blemishes with a new skin care routine. You can simply use natural ingredients you have a home to make a cooling face mask; or opt to buy some facial tools or new creams for journey towards so-called "flawless" skin. Try using exfoliates, toners, or perhaps create your own spot cream? Lookfantastic have amazing brands such as The Ordinary and Clinique, so if you're looking to kick start a new skin care routine you might as well start now?!
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12. Learn a new dance routine
Dancing around the house is always fun! Join the new dance crazes you see on social media, or better yet, start your own! Be creative and care-free.
13. Beauty & Grooming
Pampering is not just about face masks and hot baths. Use the weekend to paint your nails (I'm sure those of you who are wearing acrylics are dying inside since the nail shops being close LMAO). If you can't get to your local beauty salon, why not DIY at home - you can re-shape your brows, wax your toosh and oil your cuticles easily. Try the acetone and foil method to remove those nails xx
14. Take a break from social media
Whilst social media is great for keeping in touch with the world, it can also be linked to lowered self-esteem, sleep deprivation and isolation. Perhaps if you feel overworked or burnout trying to keep up with everyone, why not try slowing things down, take a break and disconnect in order to reconnect with yourself and family at home. It's easy to use social media as a distraction from everything else at home; however, try unplugging from social media, increase your presence with your friends and family or simply focus on getting things done.
15. Treat yourself
Last but not least, Easter is a time to remember what's important. Many may be celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, and many others will be celebrating with Easter eggs. All in all, Easter is a special time for self-reflection and to be appreciative of our achievements, our family and our friends. Use this weekend to care for yourself and indulge in something you've missed out on recently. It may not even just be due to the lockdown that you've avoided doing something; regardless you can pat yourself on the back by treating yourself to something you want or need.
I hope this list has been helpful toward helping you all be the best versions of yourself. Take pride in self-care because it's so important. If you'd like to add any more tips to list, I'd love to hear from you so comment down below, drop me an email at honestlyhazel@gmail.com, or you can find me on Instagram @Honestlyhazel :)
I hope you all have a memorable Easter!
All the best, Hazel x
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