Recovery days are rarely exciting, but I’ve found a few things that make them softer. These are the comforts I keep nearby when I’m resting, recovering, or simply having one of those days where my body needs a little more from me
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Making Rest Actually Comfortable
The Little Things I Keep Within Reach
Something Gentle To Do
Making The Room Feel Softer
Tiny Bits Of Self-Care
Making Rest Actually Comfortable
If I’m going to spend most of the day resting, I want to be properly comfortable rather than spending six hours rearranging myself
Probably one of my biggest comfort items. The extra weight makes resting feel that little bit cosier and more settled
Harlow Weighted Blanket
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Because there is absolutely a difference between lying down and finally finding the position that doesn’t annoy your entire body
Supportive Bed Pillow
For the days when I want cosy without the extra weight of my weighted blanket
CozyChic® Throw
Basically my recovery-day uniform. Soft, loose and requires zero thought
Oversized Sweater
The Little Things I Keep Within Reach
Once I’m comfortable, I really do not want to discover that the thing I need is on the other side of the room
Keeping a big bottle beside me means I’m much more likely to actually remember to drink
Water Bottle with Straw
Tiny, but somehow one of the things I notice immediately when I don’t have it nearby
Squeeze Me Glow Moisturizing Lip Balm
One of those very small comforts that makes me feel slightly more looked after
Holy Hydration! Remedy Hand Cream for Dry Skin | e.l.f. Cosmetics
Possibly the least glamorous recommendation on this list and one of the most useful
Belkin Long Charging Cable
Something Gentle To Do
Recovery days get boring. I like having options that can keep me occupied without turning rest into another thing I have to achieve
Much easier than holding a heavy book when I’m tired, and I can make the text as comfortable as I need
kindle
Not the day for proving anything with my reading. Give me something familiar or easy to disappear into
Your Favourite Book
Something I can do for five minutes or fifty, depending on what my energy decides
Colouring Books
For audiobooks, podcasts, music or just making the rest of the world a little quieter
Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Making The Room Feel Softer
I can’t always change how I feel, but changing the environment around me helps
Lighting one makes the room feel intentionally cosy instead of like I’ve just been stuck on the sofa all day
NEOM Happiness Scented Candle
Overhead lighting is absolutely not invited to a recovery day
Ambient Table Lamp
Tiny Bits Of Self-Care
Not a ten-step routine. Just the things that help me feel a little fresher without taking much energy
Something simple I can put on even when a full skincare routine is definitely not happening
Holy Hydration! Daily Hydration Face Moisturizer
One of my favourite very-low-effort ways to feel slightly more refreshed
Pixi Glow Mist
For when washing my face properly feels several steps too far
Micellar Water
Hair out of my face with approximately three seconds of effort. Perfect
