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As you all know by now, I\u2019m a proponent of health and wellness. While it\u2019s easy for me to stick to a routine on weekdays, I used to find myself struggling on weekends. This gave me a polarizing feeling which always leaves me cramming to get back on track come Monday. Not wanting to feel the anxiety of Smonday, I decided to start my weekend wellness ritual and it have to stay it has made me look forward to start a fresh new week.<\/p>\n
The idea of creating a weekend wellness ritual can sound so daunting but it\u2019s actually quite fun as you get to learn more about yourself along the way. So I\u2019m sharing with you some tips to help you kickstart your own weekend wellness ritual so you\u2019ll feel relaxed and at the same time energized for the coming week.<\/p>\nGo to bed and wake up the same time<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhile there is absolutely nothing wrong with staying in bed and sleeping in, having regular sleep and wake time is ideal for your circadian rhythm which in turn help you manage stress levels.<\/p>\nSoak in the morning sun<\/strong><\/h3>\nI used to not be a morning person but ever since having kids all that has changed. Nothing like waking up to the warm light and sunshine touching your face for that instant mood booster.<\/p>\nWrite things you\u2019re grateful for<\/strong><\/h3>\nI find that journaling is such a lovely tool to cultivate more joy in your life.You can start writing down one thing you\u2019re grateful for. It doesn\u2019t have to be grand it can literally be about anything that you appreciate in your life. Not a fan of writing? You can record a voice note to express what you\u2019re grateful for\u2013 you can even share it with a gratitude buddy if you\u2019re up for it.<\/p>\nMeditate for a minute<\/strong><\/h3>\nWeekends are days when you don\u2019t have to think about work & home life but we end up doing anyway because of the endless things we need to cross off\u00a0our to-do list. This is where meditation can come in handy. While meditation can be challenging for most of us, taking one deep breath could be a great start. Start with one long breath in and one long breath out. Then work your way to two, three, four, five breaths and so on. Soon you\u2019ll find yourself focusing on your breath and being able to meditate for a minute.<\/p>\nGet moving<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhether you\u2019re a seasoned gym goer or a fitness noob, getting some form of movement on weekends will do you good. Go for feel good activities like stretching, yoga or Pilates. If weekends are your rest day maybe go for a walk around your neighborhood instead. Got errands you need to run? Your trip to grocery or drying cleaning counts as movement too!<\/p>\nGo offline <\/strong><\/h3>\nI\u2019ve recently included taking a social media break as part of my weekend wellness ritual. It\u2019s amazing how it gives mental clarity and lets you be more present for your loved ones.<\/p>\nDo one thing that gives you joy<\/strong><\/h3>\nIt could be anything that genuinely brings you joy. Read a book, get a massage, watch a movie, have breakfast date with yourself. Anything that gives you joy.<\/p>\nEngage your senses<\/strong><\/h3>\nThere are many ways in which you can engage your senses. But one of the ways I do it is to use products that would enhance my mood and ignite joy. This I got to experience with Sodashi Arabian Oud collection.<\/p>\nFun fact: Oud (Agardwood) essential oil has the profound ability to release stored emotions. It deeply calms and soothes the nervous system, making it the perfect tonic for tiredness and stress. Oud is sometimes referred to as \u2018liquid gold\u2019 as its value often estimated as one-and-a-half times the value of gold. Oud is known to be a highly effective aid for meditation, it has the ability to enhance mental clarity.<\/p>\n
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