Self care for me is both internal and external. Take care of the mind and in turn I want to take care of the body. Mental stimulation for me starts with setting the scene using aromatherapy. Having good sleep cycle is the foundation for a great life....
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Aromatherapy
Sleep
Mental health
Physical health
Aromatherapy
1st got these at a wellness retreat and now use faithfully every morning. I apply to pulse points and it gives me an extra boost. All natural.
Essential Oils Set - 6 Scents for Diffuser & Skin
Affordable diffuser that you can put down once and leave alone. I prefer these over plug ins as it looks appealing and is low effort.
Airkeep Reed Diffuser Set of 3 - 50ml
Lavender room spray I spray in my room right before I go to bed to help me sleep.
Muse Apothecary Pillow Ritual - Lavender Mist
Lemon room spray I use in the mornings or anytime I need an energy boost.
MRS. MEYER'S Lemon Verbena Air Freshener 8oz
Being enveloped in a warm towel scented of lavender or vanilla is the ULTIMATE luxury. Design is compact and sleek so it doesn’t take away from the bathroom design.
I’m SERIOUS about sleep. Lavender emits from this pillow in a way that’s not overbearing but prevalent enough to keep you sleeping all night.
Small - 6 lbs Lavender-Scented Weighted Pillow - Quiet Mind | Ulta Beauty
Roll on for when you need stress relief but don’t want to be sleepy. Sage is the primary scent. Also got this at a wellness retreat and always keep it in my work bag.
Keeps the pillow cool, protects your hair, and looks chic. This one has a zipper which is key because it won’t slip off.
Mulberry Silk Pillowcase 20x26 Haze Blue
Who says bonnets have to be ugly!?? This keeps your hair protected at night and is large enough to cover any curlers you may have it. Looks much better than a hair store bonnet.
YANIBEST Adjustable Double Layer Satin Bonnet
If you’re ready to make the jump from silk pillows to silk sheets, this brand has every color you can imagine. Such a luxurious way to sleep. It feels amazing to be wrapped in this material.
BEDELITE Satin Sheets Queen Size 4-Piece Set
100% blackout eye mask for uninterrupted sleep.
YIVIEW 3D Sleep Mask for Side Sleepers
Mental health
Luxury spa candle. Turn the lights low and use the refreshing scent and soft shadows cast from the speckled glass to mimic the serenity of a spa.
Bluemercury Spa Candle
Select the candle that aligns with what you need the most at that moment. Carefully crafted scents are tasteful and make it easier to manifest the benefits desired.
Chesapeake Bay Mind & Body Candles
What makes this holistic candle one of a kind is the crystals that can be collected once a candle is fully burned. Smells great and makes an amazing gift.
AOOVOO Apple Pie Scented Soy Candle 10oz
Following the prompts and filling this out once a day allows for reflection and helps mitigate overthinking.
Intelligent Change Five Minute Journal 2025
Recently got into journaling. Just dumpling all of my thoughts unfiltered onto a blank page before bed makes me feel so much better.
CAGIE Pink A5 Hardcover Journal, 320 Pages
Grabbing one of these in the mornings gives me encouragement and helps me stay in routine.
Self Love Affirmation Cards Gift Box: Positive Mindset (30 Printed Cards)
Physical health
Got my dad this for Xmas a few years ago and in steal it every chance I get. Both of us have deep tissue and muscle pains and this is a great supplement for when he can’t get to the chiropractor. They actually literally use this at the chiropractor.
TheraGun Therabody Relief Handheld Massage Gun
Saw these on Shark Tank a few years ago (watch the clip on YouTube) and was instantly sold. I have tinnitus and worry a lot about my hearing getting worse. I wear this in public and you literally can’t tell they’re in. Doesn’t muffle sound. Just lowe...
VIBES High Fidelity Reusable Concert Ear Plugs
What makes this better than other weighted blankets is the SHERPA. It’s so soft. Other blankets are so scratchy.
Cottonblue 15 lbs Queen Weighted Blanket Grey
Once a week foot soak has done wonders for me. This soaker comes with salts, jets, and a warmer. A full spa at home!
Foot Spa Massager w/ Heat, Bubbles & Lavender
Choose which benefits you’d like and be heavy handed with your pour! I love all Dr. Teals as they have straight forward ingredients and always smells great. This relaxes the muscle tension and softens skin.
Dr Teal's Epsom Salt Trio, Lavender & Eucalyptus, 3 lbs (3 Pack)
I’m very selective with what I put on my face and only use face masks periodically when I’m doing a spa day. This mask has clean ingredients to deeply cleanse pores.
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque Clarifying Charcoal & Clay Mask for Blemish Prone Skin - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
I only use face masks periodically when I’m doing a spa day. This is one I use to deeply moisturize and brighten. It’s so refreshing and light.
Korean Skin Care Ultra Glow Green Tea Mask - Seoul Ceuticals | Ulta Beauty
I really should be using these more. But for now, as part of my spa day routine these de-puff and feel so refreshing. This is one of the better ones out there because it doesn’t have a million chemicals in it.
1 pair Serve Chilled On Ice Cooling & Firming Under Eye Gel Patches - Patchology | Ulta Beauty
Deeply penetrates skin barrier to hydrate and leaves you so glossy and glowing.