Refreshing your daily routine can seem like an overwhelming task, with countless factors to consider, where does one even start? Well, marie claire is here to give you the five key components to bridge the connection between mind and body, renewing your daily routine and boosting your mood in the process.
Adding in the likes of meditative practices and ‘scentscaping’ to your daily routines can open you up holistically to a world of untapped empowerment and joy. It’s time to start your ritual of renewal journey.
Meditative Morning
How often do you turn to your phone first thing in the morning? It’s a tale that’s all too familiar, so, it’s time to turn the morning doom scroll into a meditative morning ritual that’s going to set you up for a good day.
Creating a morning routine that sets you up for the day ahead and encourages a positive mindset is key to feeling empowered. Some meditative steps include rehydrating after a night of sleep, appreciating the grounding power of nature, like going for a walk or creating a mood-enhancing soundscape alongside practising energising breath work.
Indulgent Skincare Routine
There is nothing better than luxuriating in a full skincare routine. Taking the time to be ‘skintentional’ with what you’re using and the techniques you’re applying it with. Sure, you all know the clarifying benefits of the double cleanse, it’s in your daily routine after all. But we’re talking about the steps to really make your heart sing — while also making sure your skin is supported.
The first step is making sure you are picking products that are supporting Aussie businesses. The next is opting for holistic health practices, prioritising the interconnected aspects of skin, mind and health. To encompass these facets, while also creating a luxurious skincare routine we suggest using a lightweight, hydrating and skin-barrier supporting oil, like the In Essence Barrier Repair Face Oil ($44.95 at In Essence). Pairing the nourishing oil with the circulation-boosting power of the Biotyspa Face Gua Sha ($69 at Biotyspa), will leave your skin looking and feeling its best.
Five-Minute Mindfulness
The Five-Minute Mindfulness ‘challenge’ has been sweeping TikTok, but the originator of the practice was, Simple Beautiful Things, with their Intelligent Change – The Five-Minute Journal ($65 at Simple Beautiful Things).
The aim? Practice gratitude each and every day with the help of five simple prompts. The inwardly reflective practices can help to create a feeling of mood-enhancing confidence within.
Move Your Body
We all know that we need to be moving our bodies more for our physical health, but it turns out, that hitting the gym or even just going for a brisk walk can boost our mental health too. The physical activity releases endorphins and can put you in a better mood.
Pair that nature walk with a social catch up with friends and you’ve got a positively fantastic ritual to boost your mood.
Aromatic Haircare Rituals
Wash away the tension of the day with a sensorial hair-wash routine. Incorporating stress-releasing aspects such as aromatherapy and a scalp massager — like the Robe Haircare The Scalp Brush ($23.99 at Adore Beauty) — can do wonders for your mental and physical wellbeing.
To embrace the power of aromatherapy in your haircare ritual try incorporating a nourishing hair and scalp treatment oil into your pre-shower routine. The In Essence Hair And Scalp Treatment Oil ($34.95 at In Essence) offers the perfect blend of scalp-supporting benefits while still releasing aromatics. The hydrating blend of oils have been designed to not only nourish the scalp and strengthen strands but also to offer mental clarity. A must for a wellbeing-centric shower.
Now you’re ready to take on the day with your newly empowered, positive attitude — and a ritual of renewal that supports you, inside and out.
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