WEEKLY SELF-CARE COLUMN
Here are a few suggested routines that I've found work well for me.
Morning
Wake up before 9 am, drink a glass of water, have some tea or coffee. Make your bed.
Quick workout, a small walk or run, yoga or pilates. YouTube has hundreds you can try. This is a great way to wake up your body and play some energizing music to wake up your mind.
Take a shower or bath, whatever wakes you up and relaxes you before a long stressful day, or a fun day if that’s what you choose to do. Take your time getting ready, do your skincare or makeup, put on your favorite feel good outfit or comfy pajamas.
Make a simple breakfast, or prep the night-before. Overnight oats or premade pancakes, frozen pre-cooked bacon are quick and easy options. Have some fun toast, make fun shaped food. Be a master chef for 30 minutes.
Have a pre-day fun time, off the screens, read your favorite book or paint your nails. Make art or music you love. I would probably work on my writing or learn something.
Do some chores, fold laundry or do dishes. Sweep and mop the floors. Tidy your space, clean the bathroom. I like to have one highly routined day a week, I like to sometimes call it the weekly reset day.
Have a nice day, go to work or just chill for the day.
Night
Have a nice supper, complete with dessert and fun drinks if you want.
Take a few hours or so to decompress, watch a movie or read your favorite book. Anything that you enjoy that is not stressful.
Get ready for bed, make it fun, spray the room with your favorite scent or turn on your diffuser. Play relaxing music while you take a long bubble bath or hot shower. Finish the day calm and relaxed, nobody sleeps well stressed and that stress can bleed into the next day, which already has its own stress. The saying ’never go to bed angry‘ applies to stress as well.
Editor's Note: Angel Day is a 16 years old who has always had a love for reading and writing. She is a self-published author, originally from California, now living in Blandinsville. Angel is joining the Community News Brief as a columnist, writing a weekly column on self-care inside and out.
