Busy Mums – Here’s How to Add a Little Luxury to Your Daily Routine
As a busy mom, it is easy to prioritize everyone else and forget about one’s own needs. Children, work, partners, and other commitments consume our thoughts and actions leaving us with no time to luxuriate.
Then again, adding luxury to your daily routine doesn’t mean spending countless hours or depleting your bank account. With a bit of planning and creativity, you can introduce a touch of indulgence into your everyday life, turning the mundane into something special. Here are some easy ways to sprinkle a little luxury into your daily routine.
Make The Most Of Early Mornings
Waking up even 15 minutes earlier than the rest of the household can afford you the serene silence with which to start your day luxuriously. Making yourself the perfect cup of coffee or tea in your favourite mug and savouring each sip as you watch the sunrise can be simplicity at its most sublime. Investing in high-quality coffee or a diverse range of teas which you enjoy can also heighten this experience.
In this quiet morning session, you can also do some meditation, yoga, or even enjoy reading a few pages of that book you’ve been meaning to get to. Of course, perfume prices can be steep, but spritzing your favourite scent first thing in the morning can be a fantastic mood uplifter. It’s a small ritual that contributes a sense of luxury to start your day.
Indulge In A Midday Retreat
Midday can be as hectic as it can get, but even mums need a break. One great way to do this is by enforcing a quiet time rule. As your little ones read, nap, or enjoy a calm activity, you too can seize the moment to unwind. Perhaps you can enjoy an indulgent snack, flip through a magazine, or just relax on a comfy couch and daydream—anything to give you a mini midday getaway.
Luxury Dinner Time
Most busy moms feel daunted when it comes to cooking dinner after an exhausting day. However, dinner offers an exemplary chance to introduce some luxury into your routine. High-quality ingredients, aesthetically pleasing dishes, and candlelight can change your regular dinner into a five-star dining experience. Plus, trying out new recipes can also be an engaging, yet rewarding activity. Turning to slow cookers and simple gourmet recipes can take the stress out of cooking, leaving more time to enjoy the experience and the meal itself.
Skincare – Make It Count
A luxurious skincare routine does not necessarily mean having a gazillion products or spending hours in front of the mirror. Having a cherished skincare routine at the end of the day can be an ultimate self-care act. A simple routine with a cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and an occasional face mask can feel relaxing and rewarding. Select products you love and treat application time as a soothing massage.
Make Your Bed A Sanctuary
Many mothers start and end their days in their beds – making them a splendid spot of luxury. Opt for high-quality, soft, and comfortable bedding and pillows. End your day by changing into beautiful, comfortable sleepwear, spraying some aromatherapy spray on your pillows, and indulging in a serene nighttime ritual.
Luxury doesn’t have to be about Louis Vuitton bags or diamond necklaces. Sometimes, it’s the smaller, simpler things that can make you feel pampered, loved, and valued. As a busy mom, remember that you deserve these moments of luxury, no matter how small they may seem. So put on that perfume, enjoy that decadent chocolate, and dive into that treasured novel – because you deserve it.
