We all deserve to be pampered sometimes, even if it's only for an hour or two a week. But with our busy lives, who has time to go out and buy expensive products that we don't even have time to use? That's why we've put together this great blog post with 5 easy ways you can pamper yourself at home. And not only are these methods easy, but they're also really cheap! Try these tips today and see the difference just one evening of self-care can make on your mood.
#1 - Get a good night’s sleep.
This is one of the easiest ways you can pamper yourself. All it takes is a little bit of planning, and you too can be enjoying your favorite TV show or book instead of lying awake in bed at night because you’re stressed or anxious about the next day. If you’re not getting enough sleep, try these tips to get better sleep:
•Plan what time you should be going to bed and how long your morning routine will take so that you know when to turn everything off.
•Wake up at the same time each day, even on the weekends! Waking up at different times every day can mess with your internal clock and make it harder for you to fall asleep.
•At least 12 hours of sleep is recommended, but sleep less and do more! If you find that you only need 6-8 hours of sleep, try and get by with as little as possible.
Goal: To get 7-9 hours of sleep a night.
#2 - Enjoy a treat.
Have a cupcake or two and watch your favorite show for an hour or two. Sometimes it takes only a little bit of sugar to help lower stress and make you feel better.
Goal: Two cupcakes.
#3 - Get a massage.
Ok, but these are just not the same as a real massage, right? If you have time to go out and get a massage, this is the best way to pamper yourself, but if you have no time and just want to relax in the comfort of your own home, try this quick tip instead: use a tennis ball on your sore muscles! Focus on all of those areas that are tight and tense first and then move on to other areas like your neck or back. If you're tight across your chest and shoulders, use a tennis ball to massage the muscles on both sides of your chest.
Goal: Two tennis balls.
#4 - Get a pedicure.
If you've been considering going to a spa for some time, this is a great way to pamper yourself at home. The people at the spa are trained professionals and they'll make sure that you get a pedicure done properly. If you're tight across your shoulders, neck and back, try this tip instead: use a tennis ball on your sore muscles! Focus on all of those areas that are tense before moving onto your feet or legs.
Goal: Two tennis balls.
#5 - Enjoy a warm bath.
This one is better for when you have time to relax, but if you're in a pinch, use this tip instead: use a tennis ball on your sore muscles! Focus on all of those areas that are tense before moving onto your shoulders or back. This can be great for people who sit at their desk all day and then go home to cook dinner and watch TV. You can try putting some lavender oil in the water to help you unwind. This will also help you fall asleep faster when it's time to go to bed as well.