Being a sleepy girl in a busy world is hard. Maybe it is just the factor of aging but I now take 'sleep' very seriously, and this includes my 'wind down' routine. A friend asked me what is my definition of a relaxing perfect day (pick of the moment: being a coastal grand-daughter and living near the beach) and all of my answers ended up with a night time step by step wind down routine.
I think more than ever, it is harder to embrace stillness and quietude in a world that is constantly buzzing, and finding the right products to bring you one step closer to serenity is worth the investment. This is how I deal with anything.. life can throw me challenges and curveballs but I bounce back fast after my self care routine.
So here is to a quiet era, to getting back in shape, keeping circle small, leveling up, traveling more.
To making more time for self care.
Products that are simplyy the best for good rest:
1. Jo Malone - Wild Bluebell
A daily scent for me, nothing too strong and powdery, just a hint of bluebell. I love perfumes that give of "fresh from the shower" clean vibes and this hits the mark. I also like spraying it once in my pillowcase a few hours before I sleep.
2. Fresh lip balm - Petal/ Summerfriday lippies
I used fresh lip balm during my uni days in Sydney and I have not stopped yet. Summerfridays were a recent gem gifted by a friend.
3. Asian Boss Girl Podcast
Love a podcast that talks about all aspects of girlhood- the good, the bad, the challenges.
4. Satin Pillowcase and pajamas
5. Olly Mela Gummies
for days when I wake up late or have too many thoughts to rest peacefully.
6. Weighted blanket and Ergonomic Eyemask
GAME CHANGER.
7. Fresh Rose deep hydration moisturizer
years of using this and my dry skin loves it
8. Dr Schartz Apple stemcell
The only face mask that works for me
9. Loccitane body milk concentrate
10. Frank body scrub
To scrub the whole day away, especially when I had a bad day I like to scrub the stress away metaphorically
Imagine this : a long day at work, going home to a hot bath with your favourite lavender bath salts, hair oils and scrub. Smelling and feeling like a bunch of roses. Lathering thick face/body/hair lotion for hydration, sinking to a soft crisp sheet under weighted blanket, putting your phone on silent and enjoying a night movie/book before drifting off to sleep. Heaven on earth.
