It's finally holidays!! But I am exhausted. I always work my butt off throughout the term, and then at the end, my body is super tired. At the end of this term, I got laryngitis :( (Which is very frustrating, because I can't sing along to Ed Sheeran's new album. Best album ever. Highly recommend it.) Anyway, today I am going to talk about ways to look after yourself these holidays, so you can rejuvenate and feel great :)
1. don't sit around all day, every day
Although holidays are extremely perfect to do exactly that, I wouldn't suggest doing it everyday. It seems like a way to rest your body in a way to make you feel more rested I suppose? (Well, at least that's how I saw it) But it's not. At the end of the day, it just makes you feel sluggish. And since you have been resting basically all day, you won't fall asleep fast that night, and you'll be tired again the next day. It's a vicious cycle. So, make sure you try to get out and do something
each day.
2. exercise
Of course, this is optional, but this holidays I'm trying to get really healthy - eating healthily and exercising. Eating healthy isn't really a problem for me, I already do, but I match all my healthy eating with an equal amount of chocolate and ice cream. I have a massive sweet tooth.
Anyway, exercising! Try to get out for at least 30 minutes, 6 days a week. Just going for a walk is actually really good for you! Also, you can try running for 60 seconds, walking for 90, etc. This holidays, I'm also going to look into doing yoga, and routine exercises :)
3. healthy eating
Like I was saying before, I also want to eat really healthy these holidays. Since there is no routine of morning, school and afternoons in the holidays, it's easy to eat irregularly, and with no pre-packed lunches, eat whatever suits your fancy at the time.
So aim to plan your meals. Have 3 meals and 2 snacks, and try to eat every 2 hours to keep your metabolism up. Start your day with hot water and lemon, as it has lots of benefits, and drink plenty of water throughout the day.
4. regular sleeping patterns
As you probably know, we need 7 - 9 hours of sleep every night. This might seem hard, but if you make sure you can get to bed by a certain time, your body will thank you. I like staying up late and getting up late, but then it's difficult to completely switch a sleeping routine the night before school the next day, and then start the term off tired. Just one night of less sleep can actually slow your metabolism, and sleep deprivation also causes your body to release extra hormones that cause you to put on weight. So make sure you get a good amount of shut-eye! No wonder they call it beauty sleep.
5. pamper yourself!
Of course I will say this one! You now have heaps of extra days to pamper yourself! So take plenty of baths with some lush bath bombs, facials, hair masks and nails! At the moment, I'm using the lush facial, BB Seaweed, which is so lovely.
Also, my poor tresses have been very dry lately, due to the fact that I cut my hair to short, so it just puffs up, and I need to straighten it everyday. So, I decided to try a coconut hair mask, and there has been a noticeable
difference! My hair feels softer, looks shinier, and is stronger already! I cant wait to do it again next week.
All you do is:
1. Taking small amounts of coconut oil at a time, coat your hair in it
2. Brush a hair brush or a large tooth comb through your hair, and then tie it up
3. Wrap a warm towel around your hair, and then (if you have one) put a shower cap over the top
4. You can sit under a hairdryer to keep the towel on for 15-20 mins, or just leave it in for 30-40 mins without one. I always do it without because I'm lazy ;)
5. Shampoo and condition your hair, but I would suggest shampooing twice, to make sure you get all of the oil out.
6. chill time
What I mean by chill time is not in front of a screen, but doing something else. Whether it's reading a magazine or a book, listening to music with your eyes shut or drawing, it feels good to do something different for a change. Trust me :)
7. treat yourself
I like to buy myself special things every now and then to reward myself for working hard. So if there's a dress you've been wanting for ages, a lush product, or your favorite flowers, I say you've earned it! It's okay to spoil yourself sometimes.
8. find a hobby
Sometimes it's nice to try something new, and holidays are a perfect time to do it. For example, I'm going to try out yoga, try to (finally) get a job, and maybe start a youtube account :)
9. catch up with friends
I'm really bad at doing this in the holidays. I'm usually the organiser, but in the holidays, I just never get around
to it. But the thing is, in the term, no one really has time on the weekends to go out. So try to plan a shopping trip, a coffee catch up or a movie night with some friends this holidays.
So there you go :) If you're on holidays, I hope you have a great one!
Stay sassy
