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Mini Retreat at Home: Slowdown Tools for Resetting & Reclaiming
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items I used to think rest was something I had to earn. Now I treat it like a radical act of rebellion. This list is how I build mini-retreats right in my living room - no plane ticket required.
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Set the Mood
Reset Your Mind
Tiny Rituals to End the Day
Set the Mood
A few comfort-filled pieces that tell your nervous system, “You’re safe now.”
Omigosh! This blanket is so beautiful! And it feels soooo amazing. Bonus is that it's actually small enough to be able to travel with. These also make great gifts
Beautiful Weighted Lap Blanket
This brand has so many amazing candles. This is one of my favorites, but if patchouli is not for you, try Relax, Girl or any of their other scents
Self Care Soy Candle
This diffuser is a vibe! It looks cool and it works wonderfully! Completely changes the feel of your space and helps shift stubborn moods.
Essential Oil Diffuser
While I do love a good fuzzy robe, they don't make me feel special like this robe does. It's light, flowy, has beautiful lace sleeves and it has pockets which is always a plus!
Gorgeous Kimono Style Robe- With Pockets!!
I love these so much more than traditional slippers 1)because of the fun designs 2)because I can move around without them slipping off 3)because my feet get to have natural movement, especially when I'm cleaning or moving around a lot and 4) did I me...
Giddy Design Slipper Socks
Music that blends into the background but still helps to calm you
Spa Day Music - Long Playlist
Reset Your Mind
Journals, meditations, and gentle practices for when your brain won’t stop buzzing.
A perfect journal for when journalling feels impossible. The prompts are gentle and there is never any pressure. Helps you take those first breaths and learn to feel safe with rest.
Permission to Pause: 30-Day Guided Journal
Tapping (EFT) is such a great tool to have when you are learning to relax and begin to heal. It's accessible, free, and doesn't take much time. This is a great session, as are all tapping sessions with Brad.
Clearing Ambient Stress - Experience More Calm - Tapping with Brad Yates
Don't feel like you have to be a meditaion purist if sitting in silence makes you squirm. Start with guided meditations. This app has a good amount of free options, so no need to pay.
Insight Timer — Free Meditation App
The reason you may be having a hard time relaxing, is because you have spent years on high alert. Somatic exercises are such a gentle, kind way to let your body know that it is safe and it is ok to rest.
9 Minute Flow | Feel Safe in your Body | Nervous System Regulation
Tiny Rituals to End the Day
A gentle, soulful journal designed for women who are ready to let go - not because you're giving up, but because you’re ready to come home to yourself.
Surrender & Flow: 30-Day Guided Journal
All of Adrene's yoga videos are wonderful, but I especially love the extra gentle nighttime ones. She has a slightly longer (20 minute) bedtime routine as well.
Wind Down Yoga | 12-Minute Bedtime Yoga
This is one of my all time favorites and one that got me through some really rough times. Note that youtube meditions can be hit or miss because suddenly they allow ads, but last I listened to this one, it was still ad free
Joe Dispenza Evening Meditation - Evening Guided Meditation
Make this the last ritual of your day. Sleep masks are game changers. And there is something about pulling it over your eyes that sends a signal for rest and self care
Silk Sleep Mask - 100% Blackout, Zero Eye Pressure
I absolutely recommend that you dive into the world of deep sleep healing tones. Any streaming service you use will have them as well as your library (in person or online).
Best Hertz Sleeping Tones