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13 + Simple Self Care Night Routine Ideas + Pamper Yourself checklist

Day by day you are putting in all your efforts. You are working from morning till evening, just to finish all your tasks for the day? And now you wonder how to have a self-care night routine at home? How do I even make Selfcare time?

 

  1. First of all, you are amazing! 
  2. Second, it’s important to pamper yourself once in a while to recharge. 

Last time we wrote about a self care morning routine this time we’ll show you how important it is that you have a good bedtime routine before you head off to bed. 

You’ll sleep better, wake up refreshed, and you’ll be able to be productive the next day! 

+ Don’t forget to take a look at the routine checklist in the end 😉 

 

When Do you Direly Need a Self Care Night Routine?

In the best case, you’d be able to do a self-care night routine every day. Monday to Sunday to stay productive and energized. But who has time for that, right? And sometimes things just happen…

 

But seriously, we should all take time to pamper ourselves (have to scold myself too). We can only do our best when we are in good shape. Physically and mentally. So here is when you should definitely think about a pamper night: 

 

  1. Always grumpy because everything feels “too much”
  2. You feel super drained and tired. 
  3. Haven’t had a self-care day in ages. 
  4.  When you love to take care of people or you like to please people. Learn to take care of yourself too. 
  5. If your body is aching all over, because you’ve been working all day. 
  6. When you struggle with falling asleep and it’s difficult for you to wake up in the morning.

Now that you know when you need a refreshing Bedtime Ritual let's Take a Look at the top 11+ Bedtime routine Ideas

Here are 11+ Self-Care Ideas for your Night Routine

1: Turn off your phone

Yes, I really mean it!. How should you destress and enjoy your evening when you know someone could call any second? Of course, I am not talking about calls from your family (though they can also be stressful 😉 )  – I am talking about work calls. 

 

Turning off your phone helps you unwind from work. You won’t get interrupted. And you can enjoy some time with yourself. Plus, according to express.co.uk, it is more likely that you develop brain cancer when sleeping close to your phone! 

Here are also tips on how to stop using social media so much.

2: Open your windows

Getting some air into that stuffy room sounds really nice. Especially when you work and live in a one-room apartment! 

But did you know that fresh air actually makes you feel revived? According to thriveglobal.com, it is due to the increased Serotonin production as we get more oxygen. If you don’t produce enough Serotonin it could also lead to depression and anxiety (ELAINE TAYLOR)

So opening your window can actually improve your mood! This is a really important factor to feel refreshed and thereby an important step to include in your routine!

3: Do some light stretching, Yoga or Workout

Sore from working all day? A quick stretch helps you relax your muscles and also improves your posture. 

I’ve just realized a couple of weeks ago that my posture has become quite bad thanks to hunching over during studying. Applying some back stretches each night helped me improve my shoulder tenseness by a lot. And thereby I also decreased my back pain! 

 

My sister also told me that we have to straighten our arms from time to time as we spent too much time with angled arms! 

 

Having such a beneficial impact on our long-term health I would definitely recommend you to include a short stretch session into your daily night routine! At the moment we like to use Yuuka Sagawa’s Youtube Videos: 

4: Journal or Write

While many people include their day planning into their morning routine, you could also include it in your night routine. Planning at night gives you the advantage that you save time in the morning. Also, you can start your day better when all your tasks are planned out and you are ready to go. Of course, you could also journal in a creative way including drawings and stickers.

Or do some freestyle writing. 

If you are a hobby author you could also write stories. It is just important that you do not see writing as a responsibility. It should help you relax, not make you even more stressed. (Speaking from personal experience here xD).

Those are great ways to express yourself and to get into a more peaceful state. 

5: Craft or Draw something

Another great way to be creative is to craft or draw.  Crafting and drawing makes you happier and less stressed ( Jacque Wilson)

And who knows, maybe one day your creations are your next big product idea? Ups yeah don’t think about work.

Number 6: Read a book

One of the most shared “successful people habits” is reading. Is there a better way to not only gain new information but to also enjoy your evening? 

The refreshing point here is that you stimulate your imagination. If I read a book about success, I imagine a woman being very productive but also enjoying what she does. If I read a novel, I imagine the characters and how they interact with each other. I would almost compare it to daydreaming. You are adapting the content read to your own perception. If you want to start reading more you can check out the app Bookey, as part of our best self-improvement apps in 2023. 

Number 7: Drink tea

Tea is another energetic add-on to your routine. Not only is it hydrating your body, but also has health benefits based on the tea you choose. 

 

Green Tea:        

Helps against cancer, fat loss, lowers the risk of heart disease

Fennel Tea        

Helps digestion, improves eyesight, detoxifies the body

Chamomile Tea    

Reduces inflammation, cancer prevention

Gingseng Tea         

Improves memory, balances hormones, anti-aging

Yarrow Tea       

Reduces depression and anxiety, eases menstrual cramps

If you enjoy your tea hot it gives you a warm and cozy feeling, while iced tea makes you more awake and refreshed. If you drink herbal tea then please check how many cups are healthy to drink.

8: Listen to Music

One of my favorite things to do before heading to bed is turning on my favorite playlist. Not only does it contain mood-boosting songs, but it also makes me sing and dance like crazy.  (Thank you neighbor for not complaining so far!)

9: Watch the stars

Have you ever watched the stars at night? It’s so beautiful and calming! Implementing it in your night routine gives you time to see the world around you. Also, It gives you time to think about everything on your mind and to deep declutter your thoughts. This way your thoughts won’t keep you awake at night and you can have a fresh start the next day.

10: Clean your body - Take a Bath

This one gives you the most refreshing feeling ever. Just imagine how clean and nice you feel after taking a bath and washing all your worries away. I also like to use face masks and creams to get the cooling effect on my skin.  Pampering myself is my way to show I love myself. I care for myself.  And even if I am stressed I put myself first.

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Not convinced? 

According to pmaonline.com, bathing also benefits your heart health, nervous system and brain, muscles and joints, and much more! So it’s not only good for your soul but also your body!

11. Drink more Water

For my bedtime routine I try to remind myself to drink enough water. It’s super important that we stay hydrated. So before bedtime drink a cup of water. 

12. Prep a delicious Dinner

To relax and wind down in the evening I love to cook a simple dinner. Something not too heavy so you can easily fall asleep later. A soup or salad. I also love to try new recipes from all around the world. 

eating vegan food

13. Take Care of your Skin - Cleanse your Face

I’ve moved to Korea and they take skin care up to a new level. It’s amazing how refreshed you feel after a face cleanse. Your face will start looking fresher. You’ll see fewer wrinkles and you’ll look like you are shining. Here are the 10 steps of the korean skincare routine. (You don’t have to do all 10 steps) 

14. Floss in your Self care night routine

Can’t forget about flossing before you go to bed. Your teeth and dentist will thank you. I think not flossing is one of the biggest regrets people have once they start having troubles with their teeth. 

15. Meditation or Deep Breathing

Take 5 to 10 minutes to meditate or if that is difficult to slowly, conciously breath. Here is a guided meditation: 

16: Invite Friends for a Fun Night Routine Together

You can do a stay over with the girls to pamper yourself and have som fun. Try these self-care activities with your friends: 

  • Do you hair
  • Use face masks
  • Go to a Sauna together
  •  Get your nails done
  • Do a Mani-Pedi
  • Play games
  • Cook Together
  • Make your own candles
  • Dance together

How do I make Selfcare time?

Often we don’t have enough time for self care. Or at least we don’t make it. Here are tips on how to make time for your self-care evening routine: 

  1.  Take some time for yourself. Prioritize it. 
  2. Actively schedule me time in your calendar. 
  3. Create your own bedtime rituals and habits
In the end it comes down to how important self care is for you. You’ll have to make time for it and not do something else. Sometimes just watching TV and lazying around is self-care too. 

Your night routine checklist

Here is a Checklist if you need ideas for your next self-care evening 🙂 

Wrapping up:

To sum it up for a good self-care night routine you don’t need a lot of money. Find ways to take care of your mental health and your physical health. (Not just on Sunday 😉 ) You’ll get better sleep and you’ll be able to wake up early and more energized. You can spend the time alone or with friends.  Which is your favorite idea? How do you pamper yourself? 

Thanks for reading 🙂 It would mean the world to us if you left a comment. Last but not least we update weekly. So, it would be great to see you again. Also, for updates follow us on:

Love from Germany,

Julia and Carina 

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5 Practical Tips on How to Change my Attitude

Do you let a small thing ruin your whole day? Your good mood is gone and you get in a funk. Being sensitive isn’t bad. But sometimes it’s a right burden if it messes up your whole day.Or are you in general a very pessimistic and negative person? Do you wonder how to change my attitude? 

Let’s jump right in: 

What are the different types of attitudes?

Before you learn how to change your attitude to a positive one you need to know which attitudes exist in first line:

4 Types Of Attitudes

Positive Attitudes:

Connections: Affectionate, Free, Confident, Responsible, Ambitious, Caring, Sincere, Faith, Reliable

Full List is here

Negative Attitudes:

Connections: Aggressive, Arrogant, Critical, Cynical, Envious, Greedy, Irresponsible, Suspicious, Sad, Fear, Hopelessness Doubt

Full list is here

Neutral Attitudes:

Connections: Detachment, Indifference, Complacence, Unemotional, Being Disconnected

Sikken Attitudes:

This attitude is known for being the worst of all. According to Carolyn Landesman it is destructive and destroys any positive image that comes to mind. 

To understand the difference between the four attitudes  I’d like to quote an example of Asrar Ayyub – “If you protect yourself without damaging others, your attitude is positive; if you protect yourself by damaging others, your attitude is negative; if you are unconcerned with your or someone else’s interests, your attitude is neutral; and if in an attempt to damage others, you do not hesitate even to damage yourself your attitude is sikken.”

how can i change my attitude from negative to positive

 

1. Positive Self-Talk

No more negative thoughts. Instead of swearing and being argumentative Give yourself a pep-talk in front of the mirror. (Funny Faces are Encouraged)

How to change your attitude with postitive self talk2

 2. Go Out- Change the Scene

The best way to get out of a funk are new experiences. Visit places showcasing colorful paintings.  Go watch sunsets or people. Watch the beauty of nature.

3. Don’t Care About The Opinions Of Others

Learn to care less. Do what you like. Like what you do. If you know your loved one criticises or even mocks you for a hobby or a mistake then dont tell them. You like old cars? Go find people who like old cars too. You like history? Go talk with people who like history. There are billions of people on this planet. It is almost certain that you will find a person who understands you. You can always leave us a message at projectgirl2woman@gmail.com if you need someone to rant to 😉

Just give us a day or two to reply.

4. Breath

Take 10 deep breaths. In out. In out. If neccessary count back from 10. Disconnect feel the emotion floating away.

5. Follow The 10/10/10 Rule

Will what happened matter in 10 days, 10 months, 10 years? If yes maybe it’s time to talk to the person who causes those feelings. (Take a day to cool of first. I had my worst conversations in an lets say unbalanced mood).

6. Don't take Everything Personal - You aren't that important

Your friend does’t text you all day and you are in a foul mood cause you think she doesn’t think you are important. She too has a life. The most likely explanation is that she is simply busy. 

7. Eat, Sleep, Drink Well

In Germany there is this snickers commercial “You aren’t you when you are hungry” (Is that a thing in your country?)

Anyways not enough rest, being hungry and not enough water can turn us into right beasts. (Your man is grumpy all day -> try food 😉 ) 

8. Gratitude Lists or Journals

I think they are just fluff talk, I appreciate small things all day no need to write them down. (Feel free to correct me) 

BIG BUT  many swear that writing down something positive each day helps them stay positive! Try it and see if it works for yourself. See it as an experiment. 

9. Stay away from the News

I don’t watch any news anymore. Everything on the news is trimmed to make us angry, afraid, sad, shocked, grumpy. (Even the weatherforecast in Germany makes me sad most of the time). We soak up all that negativity and wonder why we are cynical, grumbly people. 

Try it: Stay away from social media (<- you can read how to do that here), and stay away from the news for 2 weeks it’s a 14 day challenge .

10. Ready For Action

You theoretically know you don’t have to be pessimistic all the time, but you can’t stop your negative feelings? Move it. Don’t stay indoors all day. Make experiences. (Go grab you headphones, turn on some positive music (yeah feels weird at first when your emotions and the music don’t match keep listening anyways) , go out, take a walk) You can even leave the blogpost (tho make sure to come back and leave a comment later 😉 ) 

11. Do something physical or start a Project

Are you always angry at the world? Most likely you feel hurt. It’s always easier to be angry than to feel the pain (at least for me). You need to work all those feelings out of your system. Go do a six pack challenge or try one of these 30 day challenges. Or you can start a project. Plan an event for people in the same situation. Be PROACTIVE. 

You don’t have to stay in that situation. It’s up to you to turn all that negative energy into something meaningful. You’ll find out changing your attitude is possible. 

Wrapping Up....

These 11 tips on how to change your attitude are short and longterm solutions. The best way to change your attitude is to figure out what works for you. Try the above mentioned tips and let us know what works for you 🙂 

 

Tell us which tips we missed. Or what you think is utter rubbish. 

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How to stop using social media To Boost Productivity

Are you wondering how to stop using social media? I have to admit it sometimes I waste a whole bunch of time scrolling and scrolling online. But I have learned some tips to stop. 

Let’s jump right in.

I have some great tricks on how to stay away from social media !

Tip 1.: put your phone on silent Mode

If you wonder how to stop using social media start with turning your phone silent. Each time I hear the *bling* of the phone I just have to check. Easy way to avoid getting sucked in is to turn the sound off. 

Tip 2.: Leave your Phone in a different room

To deplug from Social Media I often leave my phone in another room. Or somewhere where I can’t see it. Like a cupboard. It really distracts me when the phone lights up. Sometimes it feels really uncomfortable to put it away. Like something is missing or I might miss out on something if it’s not close to me. But after a few minutes the feeling goes away. You could also lock it in and use a timed lock lol. 

Where would you hide your phone? 

Tip 3.: Deinstall the Most Distracting apps

I am mostly distracted by phone games rather than social media. Sometimes it’s best to delete and especially distracting app. (You can always reinstall it, after you’ve completed a project) 

Tip 4.: Create The Habit of Putting away your Phone 1 Hour before

How to stay off social media ? Get yourself an old fashioned alarm clock and don’t bring your phone to bed. Don’t get it in the morning either! Your bed should be a phone free zone.  I really struggle with this one too. What work best for me –> An empty phone battery. 

Tip 5.: Start a Digital Detox

Digital Detox Challenge Header

We tried it out for you check the digital detox post here! A digital detox can help you unplug and reconnect with real life. How to stay away from social media ? Unplug yourself and stay away from any digital tool.

Tip 6.: Stay in the Loop Use Social Media Apps only on Your Computer

A great tip to detox from social media is to restrict your social media apps to your computer. You always have your smartphone with you. Not so your computer. 😉 

Tip 7.: Use Timers

Now, this might or might not work for you. Use a timer that limits the amount of time you can spend in an app. Tho when push comes to shove you might just turn off the timer. (Occasionally happened to me) It’s worth trying tho 🙂

Tip 8.: Go Out To Work Leave your Phone at Home

Go to a coffee shop or to a library to work and leave your phone at home. You’ll feel a bit “naked” at first, but with time you’ll get used to running around without a phone. Yeah you can’t take pictures whenever, instead you’ll learn to just enjoy the moments. 

How to stop using social media - Summary

In the above tips, you learned how to stop going on social media. What are your favorite tips? How do you unplug from social media? Share in the comments below 🙂 Have you quit social media before? How did it go? Let’s help each other out! I hope we answered How to stop using social media so much. 🙂 

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