I am sure we have all heard about self-care and the big changes that we can make to add it into our daily routine. These activities may look like exercising, getting massages, using the latest skin care, etc. These are important forms of self-care but can sometimes feel out of reach and make us feel defeated if we are unable to gain the habit. The concept of daily luxuries or little luxuries is to help bring about small forms of pleasure that will lead to a new sense of gratitude and acceptance for our daily lives. In other words, implementing little or daily luxuries can assist in ‘romanticizing’ your life.
Little luxuries may look differently to everyone. They are not to be compared to the luxurious lives that we may see on social media that brings those content creators pleasure. Little luxuries are to focus on you and what brings you pleasure on a daily basis. This may look like lighting your favorite candle, making your favorite coffee, etc. When I heard about this concept I took some time to think about what brings me joy. From there, I identified how to bring these things into my life on a more consistent basis.
Here are some of my luxuries ....
Listening to singing bowls or calm/relaxing sounds when I shower is my top luxury. This makes me feel like I am in a spa and brings a sense of relaxation. Something as simple as taking a shower or a bath can become a daily self-care practice based on the intentions you give the action.
Lighting incense or maintaining a favored smell in my living space. I find the aroma of incense to be extremely comforting and relaxing. Even watching the smoke is calming. I have found a few scents that I use regularly and purchased a incent holder that is appealing to me.
Making my bed daily. Making my bed every morning used to be a daily habit that was hard for me to obtain. Once I looked at it as a way for resetting my sleeping space it was much easier to adapt. Coming home to a nicely made bed makes me feel like I am at a hotel and also helps my space feel cleaner and tidier overall.
Quality coffee from home. I am someone that drinks coffee on a daily basis. I really enjoy quality coffee but I feel like going to Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts and coffee shops on a daily basis would be a waste of time and money. So I invested in my coffee and it has helped me save money at the end of the day. I am able to make espresso coffee, freshly grinded/brewed coffee, implement my favorite creamers, etc. without leaving my home. For me I was able to bring the luxury of a coffee shop beverage to my home.
Little/Daily luxury inspiration
Adding little or daily luxuries to your life can help expand how frequently you "feel good" throughout your day. It is not selfish to enjoy your life and to partake in activities that bring you pleasure.
- Shania Kelly, MSW
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