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20 minute pampering routine for 20-somethings

Being a 20-something in this “Millennial” day and age means there’s a pretty good chance we’re on a gogogo! pace for what feels like every waking minute of life. While there are compliments and statistics being thrown out left and right about how we’ve got more entrepreneurs and hustlers in our generation than ever before, we’ve also got more burnout. Raise your hand if you’re with me on the next sentence: I can’t remember the last time I really devoted a few minutes to just relaxing and taking a break for myself.

Note: “Taking a break” means doing *nothing* related to your work, side gig, or career development. It’s strictly you time, where you can pamper yourself with the little luxuries in life that too often we don’t take time to enjoy.

I’m guilty as charged on every account, and I’m sure you are, too. If you think you’re not, you’re probably not being 100% honest with yourself as to what constitutes “work.” {wink}

20-somethings, listen up: It’s time to sit back, pour a glass of Cabernet, and get ready to feel pampered and unapologetically feminine in 20 minutes or less with this pampering routine.

Clean up your act. Start by hopping in the shower, even if it’s just a quickie. Our sense of smell is the most powerful, so wind down with a fabulously fragranced body wash. You can literally save the facial and shampoo for another time – this shower is just all about pampering yourself with something that smells superb. The Caress® Daily Silk™ body wash is infused with white peach and orange blossom fragrance; it’s the quintessential combination of a light floral, silky fragrance and a more citrusy blend, so it leaves you feeling relaxed and your skin silky soft. The whole Caress® collection of Silkening and Exfoliating Body Washes and Beauty Bars blend rich lather and sophisticated fragrances all-in-one for silky smooth skin that smells beautiful. So stock up and keep the shower treats comin’ for the ultimate pampering routine.
Smooth things over. Your skin is already on the silky soft train with Daily Silk, so keep the smoothness going with an indulgent body butter. I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again – the Perfectly Posh Skindelicious Brazilian Bombshell body butter with brazil nut and babassu oil is an absolute gem. As in, if you’re going to put any body butter on your body, it better be this one. You’ll thank me later!
Light up. You’ve got all the scents goin’ already – light your favorite candle and call it a night. I’m avoiding the 2 for $24 sale with all of my might (you know the one…), but I might have to a grab a Sweater Weather 3-wick soon. For now, though, my Spiced Apple Toddy candle is keeping me good company.
Nail it. You guys know I’ve got a thing for owning every nail polish in the shop. When you need to slow down and pamper stat, sitting down with a bottle of nail polish forces you to just chill and breathe for a hot sec – at least until your fingertips are dry! I’ve got over 100 bottles – which might be obsessive, I know – but it means I’m mixing up my mani twice a week. The real truth of the matter is being OCD about chips and always wanting an excuse for a girls night in, but can ya blame me? I’ve got a few fall favorites here, here, and here [& use code: CHECKOUT15 to get 15% off each one!].
Tea time. A decaffeinated tea that you love is essential for any 20-something in need of extra TLC. Sipping a hot drink while hanging out on your bed with a good book is *the* way to feel like you’ve just indulged in yourself, even if it’s just for a little while. Sleepytime Peach is my all-time favorite, but I’ve been having the original Sleepytime mix every night for two weeks now, and I’m hooked.
Read all about it. I find myself always wanting to be a reader. I was a HUGE reader growing up and I still love to read, but with increased busyness and hubbub, I always end up pushing books to the wayside. That grinds my gears, and if you’re a thriving 20-something, too, it probably grinds yours! The key? Pick up a few shorter books, books with quick chapters, easy reading, or things like small daily devotionals so that you can immerse yourself in your reading in a short period of time (ie: under 20 minutes). When you don’t have a ton of time to spare, getting lost in a 300 page novel could be frustrating, because having to put it down to do more “to-do’s” is the biggest pain. I’m currently digesting “The Creator’s Code: The Six Essential Skills of Entrepreneurs” by Amy Wilkinson, and I’m loving every bit of it.