BYE BYE STRESS: 9 STEPS TO THE ULTIMATE SUNDAY RELAXING BATH.

Sunday is the best day to recover from a busy week and prepare for a new one. When you're busy, but also during this stressful pandemic period with only a few leisure and social activities allowed, you should schedule some me-time during the weekend. It helps you to reduce stress and makes you feel good about yourself. A warm bath helps relax tensed nerves and makes you happier! What better way to end your weekend with a long relaxing bath and turning your bathroom into a private spa. 

1. Gather all your essentials: Find a nice bath soap, a book or your favorite magazine, some candles, essential oils for your relaxing bath. Transform your bath into a decadent honey moisture bath with foaming bubbles by twirling your favourite foam bath under running water.

2.  Add a scented oil: Add some scented oil when your bath is halfway full. Lavender or rose oil are great choices because of the relaxing effect. Now, I’m using all-natural bathing products and scented candles.

3. Right temperature: Dim the lights and make sure your bath is the right temperature. A warm bath is best for relaxing your body. If it’s too hot, you could get dizzy (we don’t want that).

4. Put on relaxing music and light a few candles: Spotify has some great relaxing playlists. It depends on your mood, but try to find something relaxing, calm, and positive. Light a few candles and place them on the edge of the tub.

5. Bring some snacks: I always love to bring a cup of green or chamomile tea with me. You can even treat yourself to a nice glass of wine, champagne, strawberries, chocolates, etc. Whatever you like, it’s your special time. Place it within easy reach, but far enough away that it will not fall in the bathtub.

6. Put on a face mask and tie your hair up: Tie your hair up and put on a face mask. A face mask can be very relaxing when used while you’re taking a bath.

7. Fluffy towel and bathrobe: Use some fluffy towels that make you feel warm and comfortable. I always warm my monogrammed towel and bathrobe by placing it on a radiator while I'm in the bath. This way, they will be nice and warm when I come out of my bath. Also, make sure your pj’s are already warm and ready in the bathroom.

8. Enjoy your bath!: Relax, read a book, and forget everything. This is your time to relax.

9. Extend relax afterward: Just enjoy some time for yourself before bedtime. Get a glass of tea and read or listen to music.