It’s almost Spring and a part of me is still feeling stuck in Winter (the weather hasn’t been helping the past few days), sometimes making it to the weekend in one piece feels like a massive accomplishment. By the time it gets to the weekend I feel overworked and struggle to finish the list of things I have on my to-do list, all I want to do is snuggle up with a cup of tea surrounded by Easter eggs. People always say about detoxing your body but what about your mind? It’s just as important and it’s good to give it a little ‘detox’ occasionally. I’ve come up with a list of things I’m going to work through to get myself into a happier Spring mood whilst becoming more motivated, organised and enjoying the little things in the life more.
1. Find a new book. Now I’m not just on about any book, I’m referring to one of those books that excites you so much you can’t put it down. Those times that you may normally sit and spend hours on your laptop and on social media, read your book with a few candles and take this time to relax and get lost in a story.
2. Have a MAJOR pamper evening. I love having pamper evenings and I try to have one on a weekly basis, however I’m talking about going all out! Those masks you have for your face, hands and hair? Use them! The products you’re saving for a special occasion? Use them! Just take an evening to completely indulge yourself with all your favourite goodies. When I take time to pamper myself and relax I find my mind is clearer and I’m more motivated to get things done.
3. Drink more water! I know this is a boring one but I’m a complete tea addict, however this always makes me feel bloated and sleepy. Drinking more water makes you feel refreshed and energetic so I know I’ll start to feel good if I do this.
4. Don’t close your blinds and curtains completely when you go to bed. There’s nothing worse than having to pull yourself out of your warm cosy bed in the dark, however if you leave your curtains and blinds open a little bit the light will seep through in the morning making you more willing to leave your bed (especially if it’s a beautiful sunny day).
5. Buy some plants or flowers. It’s coming up to Spring so why not brighten up your home to remind you that the sun, ice cream and days out at the beach are just round the corner. I mentioned in my ’10 Little Things That Make Me Happy’ post that you can get £1 daffodils or £3 tulips from your local supermarket, however you could always pick yourself up a little plant that would last a lot longer. I personally really want to get a bonsai tree!
6. Write down a list of all the little things you need to do but have been putting off. All the odd bits and bobs that aren’t urgent but are piling up, do them. I have a list as long as my arm but have a million reasons why I haven’t done them yet, however I know how good it’s going to feel when it’s all been completed. Once you have finished reward yourself with something that makes your really happy like snuggling on the sofa with a tea, chocolate and the latest episode of Pretty Little Liars.
If you wanted to try these out do them in whatever order you like, I started with number 5 and bought some beautiful tulips and daffodils to brighten up my home. I think I’ll leave number 6 until last but hopefully by the time I do that I’ll have more motivation to get it done. I’m not going to rush myself with any of these, instead I’m going to try to do one a day!
Rebecca x
I'm always looking for new books, I have such a big list that I have to get through. My pile is huge! I like to write things I need to do down also, I find that it gets harder to excuse not doing them when they are written down. Good list!
Alecia xx
Let me know if you have any recommendations for books! :)
Can't wait for Easter because my bday is 2 days before it yay
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How exciting! Happy birthday in advance! :)
I love this! I definitely think I'll do the pamper evening option- I try to do one every now and then but I never go all out but it's definitely needed!
I'm also going to fill my room with flowers to make it feel refreshed (and then dose up on hayfever tablets…)
I've been drinking a LOT more water lately and you're so right, I feel so much better already!!
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I love going all out on a pamper evening, it's even better than normal ones! I suffer from hayfever too, I feel your pain!
I think I should definitely buy some flowers to brighten up my room! Great ideas!
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I need a pamper evening, sounds like a very good idea :)
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You should, it will totally relax you :)
Great tips! I really need to start drinking more water.
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Thanks :) I'm trying to drink more water too!
Love these tips! All perfect for spring x
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Really nice post! X Minale
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Incredible post! I love your tips; I just bought the John Green book collection; can't wait to start those!
WritingMonique
Thank you! John Green is such an amazing author!
Oh I love this! I need to do every single one on the list! thanks for sharing
lifeisashoe
Glad you liked it :)
I love having a relaxing Sunday evening bath and pamper routine to detox my mind, ready for the coming week! Definitely agree with buying flowers to get out of winter and into Spring :) x
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Definitely a great detox ready for the week :) x
This inspired me a lot, Im totally doing that!
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I totally agree with your list! I actually just bought some new books and I can't wait to start reading them. x
Let me know if you have any book recommendations! x
These are great ideas, and things I actually do on a regular basis. They really do refresh the senses!
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Good tips.. now let me pour myself some more water :) .. just hate going to the restroom every five minutes xD
Haha I feel your pain!
you can't beat a new book and fresh flowers :)
i really need to start and drink more water – i'm going to try and do this :) xx
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A new book and fresh flowers is the best :D x
These are really good tips, especially drinking more water and the flowers! However, if I leave my curtain slightly open, the light wakes me up ridiculously early haha xx
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Oh no that's not good haha! x
major guitly of #5 XD love this list and will try a few more!
I love getting plants and flowers haha :)
I always need to drink more water xD I'm with you on the flowers point! I always feel my flat with them during Spring/Summer
Casey/Atopsyturvyblog
Definitely, makes your home so much more prettier!
PERFECT picks lovely, I agree definitely up the water intake it is so important for just about everything and there is nothing like some fresh pretty flowers to have in your room. Also having the blinds open a crack works just a treat for mornings you may even feel like you WANT to get up hahah xxx
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I haven't felt like I want to get up in the mornings yet but it helps stop me from going back to sleep haha!! x
The idea of leaving the curtain/blind slightly open is quite good! Generally my curtain is always a bit open and it does wake me up, although I never want to get up anyways haha :P
I also think spring cleaning your room/house can be a detox for yourself as well, you always feel clearer in your head when the environment around is tidy!
Julia x
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I never want to get up either, my bed it too cosy haha! Definitely, my mind is a lot clearer when my home is tidy! x
I love reading I go thru books so quickly! Also currently drinking a tea detox that I can't get enough off, I need to be ready for bikini weather! ahah
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I've never tried a tea detox before but I'd like to try one!
This reminds me that I need to go buy some flowers hehe :). Happy almost spring!
Tina
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It's now officially Spring! Yay :D
Great list! Thanks for sharing!
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Love this list. Buying flowers is definitely one of my favourite things to make me happy. I always try and keep fresh ones in the lounge at home, and I'm constantly snapping them on my Instagram when I'm out and about! :) xx
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Flowers make me happy too, they just instantly lift my mood! x
Love the tip about plants and flowers!!
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Thanks for a great tips! Oficially it´s a spring tomorrow, yay! Love flowers!:)
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It's now officially Spring! Woooo :D
What a lovely post! :)
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This is such a great post! Number 4 is a fab tip, will be trying that tonight x
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Absolutely love your spring detoxing tips :D I honeslty agree with no.4 I keep a little of the curtain open to let the light enter my room & wake me up & water is such a great thing in life, people should drink a bit more water :D
Serene xoxo
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Thanks! Keeping my curtain open has definitely made the mornings much easier for me :)
That's a very good tips :) I'm an addict of tea too. Can't live a day without drinking it. Anyway. Have you read the book 88 Love Life written by Diana Rikasari. You'd love it for sure. The book is so colorful and unique I can't put it down even though I've already read it multiple times. Check the book's instagram accoun@88lovelife
Take care,
Rizuna from 100% Nerd
Thanks, I can't go a day without tea either haha! No I haven't I'll have a look, thanks :)
I'm following the drinking more water, it's Autumn here soon, but I want to live healthier without a doubt.
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Drinking more water is great for the whole year :)
Great list! :) The thing I like to do is get all my bright and breezy clothes that has been collecting dust all winter.
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this is such a lovely post because these are all things everyone needs to remember to do every now and then! little things like these always make for a happier person!