Most of us have a grooming routine each morning and night, that is, the time from which we practice self-care, the time which we care for our skin and care, and the time in which we take a load off from the obligations of the world around us.

This helps us greet the day feeling light, bold, happy and interested. It can also help you wind down from the intensive positive efforts you’ve made that day, such as trying out a new sport to improve your fitness, or making your voice heard at work.

Is it possible that we can kill two birds with one stone during this time, however? It might be that through our morning and evening rituals, we can help reduce our stress and either greet the day or end it in a peaceful state of mind. This means overly quick showers and super rushed preparations may be inferior to taking our time and really focusing on our self-care.

But what would this look like in practice? Let’s consider that, below:

Comforting Skincare Products

Comforting skincare products that work for you can make all the difference in the world, and help us feel much better in the long run. They can help treat skin conditions, moisturize so that the skin is nourished and feels supple, and bookends your day in the strongest manner possible.

Skincare can also provide a lovely scent to your skin that lasts for a little while, and grants you that healthy glow that helps you feel confident and nurtured. No matter if you use cocoa butter, certain creams, lotions, or treatments for your skin, figuring out which products work for you, which are harsher on your skin, and which ones help treat you can make sure you feel provided for, and are able to indulge a little.

Investing In A Wonderous Bath

Sometimes, we just need to lay in a beautiful bubble bath using a products that provide gorgeous scents and help us relax. With a few candles, a little music, and maybe even a book if you’re feeling brave, taking a bath from time to time (such as just before the weekend), can be truly worthwhile.

For some people, they may think that a bath is a little too uncomfortable, and would rather head to a spa to mellow out in a jacuzzi. This treat may be a little infrequent compared to resting at home, but can be a wonderful means of adding something special to your grooming efforts, especially if that’s combined with spa use, which is known to sweat the skin and help you glow more than ever.

Take Some Time For Meditation

Ten minutes focusing on meditation in the morning will help dissolve a good portion of your stress. You’d be surprised at how well this can work. All of a sudden, dealing with traffic on your way to work doesn’t feel like such a miserable outcome, because you know it will pass. Many little assurances and elements of peace come this way if you take some time to sit down, chart the breathing flowing in and out of your nose, and relax. 

For many, the morning is a mad rush into the shower, to get dressed, and present ourselves for work or whatever other obligation we have to deal with. Taking a backseat to relax and really find our equilibrium is not something new - certain cultures have practiced this for thousands of years. It might be worth approximating that yourself, and telling your friends of the benefits you enjoy.

Practicing Necessary Haircare

It’s a good idea to think on which hair smoothing products might be right for you, just so it can be more manageable to work with. Certain products that help clean, shampoo, condition and provide the moisture and nutrients back into our hair can allow it to thrive more cleanly, no matter if you’ve grown it out or if you’ve cut it to a short length.

For many, caring for their hair is a ritual, no matter how short it has to be, and it can serve as a vital expression of who you are. This also goes for if you wear extensions or enjoy wearing wigs from time to time. This way, you can theme your look with your general outfit, and feel as though you have more time to prepare yourself before walking out of the door.

With this advice, we believe you’ll continue to reduce stress through your daily grooming routine.