The little things in life are not little; they are the cornerstone to create the life we live. These are a few things you can do to add a luxury to your life without breaking the bank.
Take off from work and get some much-needed downtime with a staycation of your own! Nothing says R&R like a hammock, especially if you hang it outdoors and settle down with a good book, or plough through the stack of trashy magazines you have accumulated. Pleasant weather can make eating outside seem like a luxury. Why not use this opportunity to reconnect with nature and dine al fresco every night?
The best part about a vacation is not having to wake up to an alarm. Invest a little on linen and create a warm and cozy bed to settle in, and go on your next Netflix marathon. Continue the serenity with a spa-like bathroom at home. Luckily, we have a few luxury ideas you can recreate at home. Destress to the sounds of babbling water with a relaxing fountain at home. Don’t want to buy one? Here is how you can create your own!
In the fast pace of routine, you may not always have the time to regularly check-in with your loved ones! Take an opportunity to slow down and connect with them, and we mean the good ol’ fashioned way before technology invaded our social circles. Settle in for a good gossip session and catch up with your friends and family on everything that has been happening in your lives.
Strengthening your bond with a loved one is a deeply gratifying experience and is known to be the antidote to physical or emotional pain. Studies conducted by The Mayo Clinic say a simple bonding session reduce stress, improve your self-worth and help you cope with trauma.
While we don’t suggest you revamp your house altogether, there are small changes you can make to enhance it. Start by bringing fresh flowers home every day. Not only are they mood elevators and natural room fresheners, arranging them is a great de-stressing activity. Add potpourri in the bathroom or use air diffusers to keep your home smelling great throughout the day.
A neutral colour palette for your bedding can make it seem like you are waking up in a hotel room every day! An added bonus is that even if you don’t make your bed in the morning, it will look fresh.
Let us know what your idea of luxury is in the comments below!
13 Dec 2021
Kottivakkam, Chennai
