HEALTHLIFESTYLE

How to Take Care of Yourself as a Woman

Being a woman isn’t always easy. Balancing your career with your family life can be challenge, and with the hectic lifestyle the 21st century woman leads, things can get overwhelming. That’s why it’s important to always make time for yourself and treat yourself once in a while.

We give you the ultimate list of ways to unwind, pamper ourselves, and take care of our body, mind, and soul.

Have a Spa Day

Pampering yourself doesn’t always have to break the bank. Sometimes, all you need to bring out your femininity is to take some time to have a hot bath, exfoliate your entire body, paint your nails, and slather on a thick layer of a nourishing face mask. 

The crucial thing here for maximum relaxation, though, is creating an atmosphere. Choose a soundtrack – pick something slow and smooth. Classical music is great for stress relief if you’re a fan, but there are hundreds of ambient music playlists to browse. Light a couple of candles (lavander is our pick!) and add a couple drops of essential oil to your bath.

Spa days are much more than beauty rituals. Use this time to reconnect with yourself and your femininity.

Try a New Beauty Treatment

What better way to boost your mood and confidence than spending a day at the beauty parlor? In the last few years, beauticians have come up with a whole range of innovative beauty treatments that will make your life easier, like microblading. If you’ve got some extra cash, look into the microblading cost in your area and make an investment that will save you so much time in the long run. And not only that; 2 years of trendy brows will make any woman smile ear to ear, and no price is too high for that.

If permanent makeup isn’t quite your cup of tea despite its benefits, check out one of the innovative facials that will revive your skin and fix any imperfections, like the Oxygen Facial, or the celebrity favorite – Vampire Facial. These treatments will make you look like you’ve just come back from a 6-week vacation, and they’ll only take you an afternoon! 

Try a New Sport

Looking fit is great, but there are so many other benefits of physical activity which are often overlooked. Working out keeps you healthy, it boosts your cognitive skills, helps control blood pressure, and releases endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin – feel-good hormones. 

So in case it’s been a while since your last workout session, it may be time to hit the gym. Or a local dance studio! With the emergence of workout programs such as dance fusion fitness or Zumba, exercise has become much more than boring cardio. 

These activities combine dance, which is fun, with exercise, which is beneficial. It’s like going to your favorite nightclub, but better, since it’ll also give you the body you’ve always wanted.

Try Meditation

We live in a fast-paced world that sometimes gets the best of us, and after the year we’ve all had, we all need to find a way to unwind. Meditation is not really news, but in 2020, its popularity has gone through the roof according to recent statistics

We know that when you hear the word meditation, your mind probably immediately jumps to puka shell curtains and strange humming noises. But the truth is, meditation is just another term for taking the time to breath properly and clear your mind. You can do it whenever and wherever you want, just get in a comfortable position, close your eyes, and focus on your thoughts, emotions and sensations. You’ll feel calm and de-stressed even after a short session.

So in case you never got round to trying meditation, we definitely recommend it. You might be surprised by the positive change in attitude.

Extra Tip

It’s no secret that even the simplest beauty rituals can make women happy. This doesn’t always have to a pricy treatment, although there are now simple ways to fix our insecurities. Sometimes it’s enough to get a new haircut, or wear your favorite perfume. Whatever your source of joy is, try to find a way to incorporate it into your daily life and pretty soon, you’ll feel on top of the world!