Remember when we thought we would only have to quarantine for 2 weeks? Yeah that was wishful thinking! Now that those two weeks have turned into 2 months with no solid end date in sight (at least not in New Jersey), it’s safe to say we are all going a bit crazy! It’s important to maintain self-care though as we continue to remain safe in our homes and away from doing our normal day-to-day activities. Don’t fret though. We are to help you out with some helpful self-care tips.
Between conference calls, zoom meetings, homeschooling children, and majority of stores being closed, utilizing self-care tips is the only thing to get us through! So take some time for yourself these days and keep your mental health in check. It will not only help you, but your whole family. Using helpful self-care tips is the only way we can all get survive this!
Dress for Success (The At-Home Version)- Self-Care Tips
Okay dress for success here does not mean a power suit and heels! We are talking dress for success in your house! If you’re sticking to your normal routine each morning as if you’re leaving the house, then you’re a rockstar in our book. But for the rest of us who just want to be comfortable being we won’t be leaving the house anyways, dress in cute loungewear. Think quarantine chic. Getting dressed in something cute for yourself can make such a difference in your day. It doesn’t even need to be jeans or anything crazy! There are so many cute loungewear options right now for example shorts with a cropped light long sleeved sweatshirt or a cute tie dye set. Dress for no one but yourself and your day will go much better.
If you are choosing pajamas as your choice of attire for the day (no judgment here), you might as well look cute while wearing them! This adorable polka dot pajama set from Target will definitely make you feel better than the mismatched t-shirt and sweats we sometimes find ourselves in. The satin-like material feels nice and is lightweight. It’s the perfect set to wear in this Spring weather and it even comes with a cute matching sleep mask!
Speaking of cute and comfy, buy a nice pair of slippers to walk around the house in. These fuzzy fur slippers from Amazon are great! They are comfortable and open toe so your feet won’t get too hot. They fit true to size, don’t slip off and come in so many different colors!
Make Fancy Coffee (kind of)- Self-Care Tips
I’m sure we can all agree that coffee is a MUST HAVE to get through these groundhog like days! Yes, we can all make our own coffee at home, but it never tastes quite like someone else making it for us. Anyone else missing Starbucks these days? The secret to having a fancy coffee is by frothing your milk! You don’t need a fancy espresso machine or some $400 coffee pot. This milk frother from Amazon is inexpensive and AMAZING! Who ever thought something this simple can make all the difference in the world? Trust me and try it.
And while you’re going to great lengths to make that perfect coffee, you might as well have the right cup to keep it hot in! This YETI Rambler Mug is another great Amazon find. Yes, it is a little bit of a splurge for a mug, but it is worth it. It comes in so many different colors with the standard Rambler wide opening lid and can act as a thermos keeping other foods warm (think oatmeal, chili, etc).
Read- Self-Care Tips
It seems like everything and anything we are doing while being at home consists of being in front of a screen. Whether you are on Zoom meetings for work, helping your kids with their schoolwork or just glued to your phone, purchase a pair of blue light blocking glasses. They are not only fashionable, but also super helpful to your eyes. There are tons of different styles out there, but these LifeArt blue light blocking glasses on Amazon are great and do the trick.
But give yourself a break from the screens! Grab a good book, even take it outside if it is a nice day outside and lose yourself in a good story. At least you will be forgetting about everything currently going on in this crazy world!
Exercise!!!
Whatever exercise you like to do, just do it. Being active everyday, even if it is a short walk outside or a quick run to clear your mind will do wonders for you. Add it into your day and stick with it. Even if it means waking up before your kids get up or when they go to bed. You have to make time for yourself and do good for your body. If you find it’s hard to get outside, you can use a simple at home-gym kit. This similar one was found on Amazon and will give you a great total body workout. This set comes with different level resistance bands, disc sliders to work your core, and a helpful guide of easy-to-follow exercises all in a convenient cinch bag.
Take Care of Your Hair & Skin
Just doing little things to maintain healthy hair and skin will do wonders for you. A face mask and a hair mask will bring your hair and skin back to life and give you that beautiful glow we all long for. Try to make a point by setting a day, like Sunday, to do this for yourself each week. If you can’t devote a portion of a day to yourself, try breaking it up throughout the week.
Put on a face mask one night before bed each week. There are sooo many face masks out there so find the one that works for your skin type and needs. Try and do a hair mask once a week. It can be done in the shower and who doesn’t love more quiet time in the shower! Coco & Eve’s Like A Virgin Hair Masque is a great option which leaves your hair super soft and shiny. Another great option is Olaplex Hair Protector No.3. It also provides great results and helps restore damaged hair.
Lastly, the best way to feel better about yourself is a good ole’ tan. Who doesn’t love looking sun-kissed? Again Coco & Eve’s Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam self tanner is a great option. It has a green base formula so it won’t leave you looking orange and it comes with a large, soft hand mitt. If you want more info on different self-tanners we recommend, be sure to check out our post on The Best Self Tanners that Won’t Make You Look Orange & How to Apply Them.
Don’t Forget to Take Care of Your Nails
Even doing a mani/pedi every few weeks will make you feel better. Trust me. I get it. We all desperately miss getting our nails done and they definitely don’t look half as good as when someone else does them for you, am I right? But a little polish will do you good! If you are an even bigger rockstar, go for the gel manicure! Let us know how that turns out for ya!
In conclusion, know that there will be better days ahead. This is just a temporary situation and we are all doing our part! Take care of yourself so you can take care of everyone else. Use our list of self-care tips to help you do it! You deserve it and yourself will thank you.
Interested in other posts like our self-care tips, make sure to check out our posts on:
- Top Must Haves You Need in Your Makeup Bag
- The Secret to Beautiful Hair & Skin
- The Best Self Tanners that Won’t Make You Look Orange & How to Apply Them
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