Simple and easy ways to romanticize your life and show yourself some love, all while supporting a slow lifestyle.

It’s a perspective. It’s acknowledging and being present to what’s in front of you. It’s not waiting for the grand moments in life to celebrate. It’s in the small moments when you make your coffee or cook dinner; being intentional and mindful that this moment holds the power to elevate your mood and to be crafted into something special; a moment to romanticize your life.

First, slow down and appreciate what’s in front of you.

This is not about adding more but slowing down, noticing, and maybe a little mood-setting. This will also support you on your journey of slow living.

Things you may consider adding to your shopping list the next time you’re out. A book on your TBR list, candles, flowers, a plant, a bottle of wine.

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5 ways to romanticize your life

Create Rituals

Daily or weekly rituals are a sure way to create intention and add moments that bring you comfort and joy.

Reading in the morning.

Skincare routine.

Morning walks.

Indulge your senses

You have 5 senses; sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch. Most of us have one or two that are our favored or our more sensitive ones. Explore them individually and allow yourself to fully indulge.

Place flowers on the counter or in your room

Light a candle. Maybe turn this into a project where you create a candle.

Pouring a glass of wine or cook an extra delicious dinner for yourself.

Build a playlist. Some playlist ideas would be a dinner playlist, a Sunday morning, a car ride, a wind-down soothing playlist, a jazz playlist, and a playlist built of your all-time favorite and enjoyable songs.

Surround yourself with beauty

Buy flowers or add a plant to your home. Some low-maintenance and lovely plants to consider would be a monstera and a snake plant.

Invest in a cozy blanket, a go-to robe, and house slippers for when you’re having a cozy day inside.

Create a mood board. This may help you to visualize the moments you cherish and appreciate.

Embrace Imagination and Creativity

Infuse your life with magic and inspiration. Allow yourself to dream big and explore new hobbies.

Read a fantasy book.
Create candles to place in your home.
Make lavender room spray.
Make simple syrup for your morning coffee.
Create a mood board.

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Find beauty in the moment. Take a breath or two to appreciate the sunrise, your cup of coffee, or a warm cup of tea, and smell the flowers perched on your counter.

Romanticizing your life is about infusing everyday moments with beauty, meaning, and appreciation. It’s simply a way to look around and be grateful, to play and find pleasure, to experience life through a lens of gratitude. Let this moment be lovely.

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