You only have to spend 2 minutes on social media these days and you will surely see what feels like half the people you follow on holiday in a tropical location or wining and dining in Europe. Sadly we can’t always get away from our day to day commitments to travel to far away places, but we can always find a little bit of luxury and R&R at home.
Enter the staycation, the perfect way to relax in the comfort of your own home (or a nearby hotel). Here we share our favourite DIY at home treatments, products and practices for the ultimate staycation.
Out of office
Step 1 is to clear your calendar of any commitments. Carve out the time to slow down, have some me-time and truly relax. Ideally, we want this time to be free of any distractions, that includes social media and your inbox. So pop on your out of office and disable all notifications. This time is all about you.
Plan out your retreat
We don’t know about you, but we find so much joy in planning a staycation. It certainly doesn’t have to be elaborate but having a plan that flows nicely will ensure you aren’t trying to fill time by reaching for your phone. We encourage you to create your own with activities that you enjoy, but to help inspire you, here’s what we love to do:
AM
- Wake up and have a big glass of water with mint, lemon and cucumber
- Move your body in a way that feels good for you. Yoga and Pilates are great options.
- Meditate or sit in stillness. Tune into your body and how it feels
- Have an invigorating shower and exfoliate your body with Bioglycolic Body Scrub (enter silky smooth skin!)
- Sit down for a nourishing breakfast
PM
- Enjoy a delicious lunch packed with veggies and lean protein
- Go for a short walk after lunch to get some fresh air
- Spend the next couple of hours doing something you love – read, listen to a podcast, watch a movie.
- JMSR DIY Skin Treatment – Cleanse, exfoliate, mask, serums then hydrate
- Enjoy a candlelit meal. A great option is to order from your favourite local restaurant.
- Run a bath and light some candles, pop on some relaxing binaural beats and then have a soak
- Tuck yourself into bed early for a restful night sleep.
Prepare to relax
The night before your retreat get everything organised, clean the house and make sure you have everything you need to relax on the day. Set up your skin products along with some fresh, fluffy towels. Are you getting excited?
Relax and enjoy your staycation
Now its time to enjoy the spoils of your little staycation. Relax, enjoy and maybe sneak a few photos and tag us @janmariniaustralia so we can live vicariously!
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