Do you find it hard to switch off when you get home from work? We know the feeling. Sometimes it can feel hard to put down the stresses of the day and to be able to fully enjoy your home life. Cue- self care rituals.
If you can create a habit (ritual, if you will), that signifies the end of the ‘work part’ of the day, and moves you into the ‘home part’, you are more likely to be able to mentally relax into that. Confused about what that looks like? Here’s some of our favourite ways you can break up your day.
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take a walk
Even just around the block- time in nature has been proven to reduce stress. The walk also gives us time to adjust, and to be able to better switch gears from ‘work’, to ‘home’.
To mimic the feeling of the great outdoors and the clarity it gives you, we developed our Juniper grounding blend, with notes of cedarwood, evergreens and refreshing eucalyptus. Essential oils found in conifers such as fir and pine and cedarwood are there to soothe, calm and stimulate the mind bringing the benefits of outdoors in.
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shower and change
The physical act of ‘washing off your day’ is a great signifier that you’re closing the work chapter, and moving into the home chapter of your day. That, and putting on something casual that you love to wear… like that Oodie (no judgement here).
Hanging eucalyptus in your shower is a great way to enhance your experience. The steam helps to release the oils in the plant and activates the natural aromatherapeutic benefits. Not only does it look aesthetically pleasing and release a gorgeous aroma, but it’s also proven to reduce stress and increase energy levels.
Our eucalyptus candle has been developed to energise your spirit. The next time you take a shower, try lighting a Sol candle and taking advantage of those aromatherapy benefits.
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take a pause
Forced rest- we’re here for it. Light a calming essential oil candle, grab your favourite book and take 10 minutes out for you. This will help move your headspace out of the day job and into whatever world you choose (bonus points for choosing a candle scent that complements the story you’re reading!)
Maybe your genre of choice is a suspenseful thriller, or action-packed book, or perhaps you prefer a light-hearted comedy? Whatever genre you prefer, research shows that regular reading helps to lower stress, reduce blood pressure, maintain mental and emotional balance, prevent cognitive decline and improve sleep quality. With all these amazing benefits, this is one selfcare ritual that we’ll definitely be incorporating into our daily routine.
