As part of my get happy campaign this month (see what spurred this change), I’ve been focusing a lot more on my physical, spiritual, and emotional health. In order to get all of those in check, sometimes you need a day for you and only you where you indulge in the things that make you feel like the fabulous person that you are.
This doesn’t mean sitting in front of the TV for 8 hours straight (although sometimes those days are highly necessary too) because at the end, you’ve accomplished nothing and generally feel even more lethargic than when you started.
Instead, I’ve put together a day of fun and healthy activities (with a photo diary below) that will make you feel wonderful by nightfall. Perhaps you should take a day off of work later this week or pencil in a weekend day for just you, but either way I highly recommend enjoying a YOU day with whatever makes you the happiest.
I always wear a comfy outfit on my personal days and this Eberjey sweatshirt and sweat pant suit is my absolute favorite “hang out” look as of late. It’s light (I am always really warm) and soft and looks pretty cute too. I also recommend doing your hair or putting on a little make up or spritzing on your favorite perfume so that you don’t feel grubby all day.
Before I get into the good stuff, I want to mention that I’d love to get some feedback from you guys below. It seems like you respond more when I write “lifestyle” posts about life lessons, tips, home decor, etc as opposed to just fashion. What do you want to see more of on Lemon Stripes? I’m trying to expand what I write about (as you can probably tell lately) and it’s all for you so let me know!
8:00 am Yoga and Meditation
Sweat shirt / Sweat pants / Yoga mat
I had dropped the ball on this for a while, but I’ve recently gotten back into starting my day with a few yoga poses (I like to do 10 sun salutations in a row) followed by 5 minutes of light meditation. This opens up my body and mind for the day ahead. It sounds crazy but it really does make a huge difference!
8:30 am Tea Time
Mug / Tea kettle
Now that the weather is chilly, I like to drink a cup of hot green tea (or hot water with lemon) before I eat any breakfast. It warms me up from the inside out and the small boost of caffeine doesn’t hurt either.
10:00 am Fresh Flowers
For whatever reason, having fresh flowers in the house always makes me feel beautiful, special, and fancy. Light pink roses are my favorite, no matter what the season. If I’m feeling down, a bouquet of these bad boys often does the trick. I like to secure the stems with a rubber band before placing them in a wide-mouthed vase to keep them in a neat little bunch.
11:00 am Read a Book
All bedding details here
In this day and age, it’s easy to spend 10+ hours/day look at a screen (Think your iPhone, computer, iPad, TV). Use your eyes for some old-school information gathering and read a book. I just finished The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen (one of my favorite author’s) and could not put it down. I highly recommend it! Reading has become something that I look forward to every night before bed but doing it during the day with a cup of tea feels so luxurious.
12:00 pm Healthy Lunch
Keep it healthy for lunch by ordering in or making a healthy and delicious salad or soup for your lunch. Try to avoid gluten, dairy, and sugar to keep you feeling fresh and alive for the rest of the afternoon.
1:00 pm Light a Candle
Tocca Bianca Candelina (My favorite scent)
Always a good idea. It smells good, the flickering light feels romantic, and it warms up any room. I always have candles burning in my apartment no matter what time of day.
2:00 pm Give Yourself a Mani / Pedi
Butter London Horse Power (I use as a Base Coat) / Essie Ballet Slippers / Butter London Cuticle Oil / Essie “Good to Go” Top Coat
To this day I have never seen my mother without perfectly manicured nails. I think her hand perfectionism has been passed down to me because I feel so much more feminine with a fresh coat of polish! Home mani pedis can be just as luxurious as the real thing if you soak your hands and feet in bath salts, scrub them clean, moisturize, and use the right products for painting.
3:00 pm Guilty Pleasure
I love Vanity Fair. I also love US Weekly but am so embarrassed about that addiction that I read it exclusively on my iPad where no one can see it.
4:00 pm Bubble Bath
I take a bubble bath at least 3x/week when the weather is cold. It calms me down before bed and if you get fabulous bubbles, it smells like heaven. People think it’s a little odd when I tell them that I do this but it makes me happy! I add bubbles to my hot steamy water (obviously) along with Epsom Salts to soak my muscles and detoxify my skin, lavender oil to calm me down, and sometimes body oil to keep my skin from drying out.
5:00 pm Cocktail Hour
Ok maybe this isn’t the “healthiest” tip but I enjoy a good cocktail or glass of wine at the end of the day and this day is all about what I love to do so that’s how I’m recommending you end it before venturing out into the real world again.
These gorgeous photos were taken by Rebecca!
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