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The phrase ‘romanticise your life’ gained popularity in the early days of the pandemic, as our lives were confined to four walls, the internet, and our imagination.
It encouraged people to appreciate life’s simple pleasures, and to date, it still resonates just as strongly as before because the concept is aspirational and achievable.
Romanticising one's life is about paying attention, being present, and acknowledging and appreciating the small, simple, but essential parts of one's life.
We've gathered some tips on ways to romanticise your life and present them in this article. This go-to guide on romanticising your life will inspire you with ideas that help elevate your everyday life. From mindfully sipping your morning beverage to cooking by candlelight to taking a stroll in the evening to going on a solo date, we’re sharing our easy, accessible, and game-changing tips for making the most of your life.
20 ways to romanticise your life
1. Read a book: There's something classic and romantic about reading from a paper book rather than scrolling on your phone. Reading can also reduce stress, improve your long-term mental functions, and make sleeping easier at night.
2. Take a walk in nature: Fresh air and nature can help you clear your head and uplift your mood. As you walk, try and notice as much as you can. You can also call your sister, mum, or best friend to tell them about your day.
3. Capture moments of beauty: Take photos of the beautiful and the mundane, like the steam rising from your pot or your cat stretching in slanting sunlight, your new haircut, flowers in your area, sunsets and sunrises. Life is full of tiny moments like these. Try as much as you can to savour them.
4. Make a playlist: Music can lift your mood, ease stress, and get you inspired for the day. Create a playlist for every emotion, every season, and every occasion. From party playlists to gym playlists to shower playlists, you can curate a series of songs for every single moment of your life to make you feel as though you’re living in a movie.
5. Rearrange your living space: Take one full day and dedicate it to cleaning. Pull out the furniture and hoover in every corner as you sing along to your playlist. You can shower and treat yourself to a cocktail in your pyjamas after cleaning.
6. Paint your nails: Doing your nails will make you feel put together and in love with life whenever you look at your hands. You can do it yourself at home or visit a nail technician.
7. Do things for yourself: Indulge in self-care as part of your job. Buy yourself flowers, buy skincare products, give yourself a thoughtful gift and brighten up your space simultaneously.
8. Wear your favourite stylish outfits: Dress up to make a regular day feel special by putting on your best outfit. This will give you confidence that you can last till the end of the day. You can add finishing touches like matching accessories, makeup, and a signature scent.
9. Go on a date with yourself: Dress up and get ready just like you would for a date with another person, and take yourself to the movies or your favourite restaurant. Practice pampering yourself for your pleasure and satisfaction, not anybody else's.
10. Cook delicious homemade meals: Practice self-love by preparing food you'll enjoy. Learn new recipes you can make in the comfort of your kitchen and explore new flavours and types of food. Treat yourself right by crafting nutritious, balanced meals that keep you healthy.
11. Enjoy a luxurious bath: Turn your baths from a necessity into a self-care ritual. Add scented bath salts, essential oils, and rose petals to the water. If you don't have a bathtub at home, you can still drop essential oils around the shower, light candles, and play music to create a self-care experience.
12. Sleep in soft pyjamas: Romanticise your nighttime ritual by getting as comfy as possible. Indulge in a set of cosy and luxurious nightwear that'll make going to sleep special. Silk, cotton, and linen pyjamas are luxury fabrics, so pick whichever feels best on your skin.
13. Learn a new hobby: Hobbies are a great way of showing love and self-care because they improve your mental health and well-being. List all the hobbies you want to try and pick one or two to learn. Improve yourself by mastering new talents.
14. Try single-tasking: Multi-tasking isn’t meant to be put on a pedestal. Instead, take your tasks individually, enjoying the clarity of focusing on one thing at a time.
15. Do your makeup: Wearing makeup can transform your mood. You can keep it simple if you’d like or swipe on a red lip.
16. Start in silence: Before you reach for your phone, talk to someone, or dive into work, start your morning with silence and connect with yourself first. It could be journaling, meditating, or sitting quietly for a few minutes. Put your peace first. There’s no better way to begin romanticising your day.
17. Design your morning routine: What would bring you joy before getting into the workday? Rather than the morning routine you think you’re supposed to have, do what gives you pleasure. Whether going all out for breakfast, working out or writing down your to-do list, do what feels best.
18. Disconnect from your socials: Unplug from your socials, email, and phone. Schedule an hour or one day a week where you’re totally without your tech.
19. Create an after-work routine: Plan a routine that will help you transition from the workday to ‘you’ time. It can involve changing into your comfies, lighting a candle, turning on a playlist, reading a book or watching a movie. Whatever resonates, make it your vibe, but make it something joyful.
20. Use the nice stuff: That bottle of wine you’ve been saving, the gifts from your friends, that favourite mug you're keeping, the dress you’ve been keeping for a special occasion, drink it, use it, wear it. Don’t wait for a perfect moment. That moment is now.
Romanticising your life is centred mainly around finding joy, love, and peace within yourself. Each day gives you countless opportunities to romanticise your life.
Not everyone can afford a quick trip to Dubai or run off to a field full of flowers, so appreciate what you have right in front of you and live with intention, no matter how mundane your daily schedule might be.
You’ll never regret romanticising your life. Take the smallest moments and make them into something beautiful.
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