~Quiet Comfort for a Soft Life~

No matter how busy the schedule gets, giving yourself permission to just stop and unplug is essential. We always make sure to plug our phones in, but we have to make sure to recharge our own battery too. 

For me, that means finally setting my phone aside, and turning on DND. Sometimes I'll watch a show or a good movie. I sit in the quiet a lot,well as often as I can, 

I have  an official teenager as of the 4th of July, who's voice is changing and it travels loudly lol. Most of the time I'm at ease when I'm home so I can let my mind  mellow out, I'm an over thinker with a racing mind, at times. 

But the more I walk this wellness journey, the more I grow and the peace that I am obtaining with it is why I can power down and not do one single thing, even when I have things to do . I remember when the word napping was just that, a word! And now it's an action. Resting is not laziness.😉

Breaking through the mental chaos is the only way to find true clarity. It's about shaking off the heavy energy of the day, appreciating our personal space, and allowing thoughts a quiet place to land. When that inner noise is emptied out, it creates the room needed to breathe deeply, exhale slowly and truly be grateful for being in our right minds, even when we may feel like we're losing it. Being of sound mind is a blessing.Get into it and start by unpacking mental baggage,that's a form of bondage, read 2 Timothy 1:7.

We all know the importance of drinking enough liquids when it's hot, but it is just as important to keep your skin as hydrated as your body feels. Between the rising of the smothering heat and the constant air from the fans and AC units running to keep us cool, your skin can dry out before you know it. During those wind down moments, taking a few minutes to apply a refreshing facial mask or a daily moisturizer is the perfect way to lock in moisture. 

One of my favorite is the Simply Sandrá Reboot & Reset Exfoliating Mask, followed by the Cucumber Toner,🥒 and then I choose either our Daily balancing Moisturizer, a single raw coco butter chip and rub it over my face, or lastly our Trio of Envy, which is just shea, mango & coco butters mixed with avocado oil. No matter what you choose to use, just make sure to give your skin some extra TLC.

If you know me or have browsed the winter wellness or spring renewal pages, you know how I love a hot milk bath. But honestly I get it, baths are not for everyone some people really don't like sitting in bath water,  I have a sister like that, even though I've told her she can just rinse off afterwards,😂 So you may strictly be a shower person, sometimes you just want to keep things quick, stand under the running water and just let it wash everything away. That's when you reach for your exfoliating sugar scrub, just a quick buff to polish, smooth and soften your skin.

Whether it's dropping a wax melt of your choice into a warmer or lighting your favorite candle, there is a peaceful ambience that comes from filling your room with a mood setting fragrance, it completely shifts the energy in the room creating a space where you can just breathe easy, relax and end your day.

Slipping into your softest most comfortable pj's or loungewear and turning down the lights is a simple way to signal to your body that it is time to settle down for bed, It's those last quite steps you take that help calm your thoughts and ease your mind. Taking those few minutes to prioritize your comfort, you are giving yourself permission to get a good full night of sleep so you can wake up feeling renewed.