Some Simple Self Care Ideas To Try This Weekend

With all that’s going on in the world at the moment, we’ve really been trying to take our self care seriously the past few months and it’s really helped us, so we thought we would share a few of our favourite self-care suggestions in case it might benefit you too…..

It could be in a book, or down a YouTube rabbit hole, or anywhere that lets you escape real life for a while. For me it’s definitely physically getting outside and if the Summer of 2020 has taught us anything it’s how much there is to explore on your own door step. A few of my favourite local spots are DÚN NA SÍ Amenity & Heritage Park in Moate, Lough Boora Discovery Park in Tullamore and the Sliabh Bawn Windfarm in Roscommon.

So browse the best seller list and find yourself a story to escape in, or invest in some good winter coats for the whole family and go get lost.

A big clear out every now and again is a great way to declutter your mind. Now’s actually a great time to clear out your wardrobe as you are packing away summer clothes and getting the winter woollies back out, but don’t stop there….another good place to declutter is your phone. Delete old photos and apps you no longer need, unsubscribe to emails and unfollow any accounts on social media that you are no longer interested in or don’t bring you joy!

If you do decide to do a wardrobe clear out, anything you no longer want or need can be donated in TK Maxx as part of their Give Up Clothes for Good campaign in aid of Enable Ireland. 

Set aside one night this week and plan yourself a pamper night. I’m talking bubble bath, hair mask, candles, favourite PJs, the whole shebang! Then try and get an early night. We’re divils for scrolling on the phone in bed, I’m definitely guilty of this, but I’ve found these amazing self heating eye masks in McGorisks Pharmacy that are infused with jasmine and make it impossible not to fall asleep!

If you think you will struggle to find time for this during the week, maybe make it part of your Sunday night ritual and it will really help to set you up for the week ahead.