6 Ideas for a Relaxing Day - Marathons & Motivation

Winter is the perfect time to sit down, relax, and hibernate at home with the ones we love. If you are considering having the perfect relaxing day this winter we want to share with you some of the ways you can make it happen.

So before the hectic times of 2021 start and you want to get back on the wagon, enjoy some downtime with these relaxing ideas today.

Take a hot bath

There is nothing better on a cold winter night than taking a hot bath with a bath bomb and lots of bubbles. When the day is cold and dreary, set up the perfect relaxation zone in your bathroom for an hour. Run a steamy bath, set up your laptop with TV, add some candles and pour yourself a glass of wine. There is nothing better than having a relaxing soak in the winter time and enjoying thinking about absolutely nothing at all.

Stretch it out

If you have had a stressful last few weeks at work, one great way to enjoy your winter pamper is to stretch it out with a yoga flow and watch that tension slip away. There are plenty of Simple Stretches to Unwind that you can try today to release those tense muscles and allow your body to breathe.

Enjoy a skincare routine

There is nothing better than a good, solid daily skincare routine. However, when you have extra time, it is nice to go all out. Here are a few steps you can take:

Nose cleansing strips, eye hydration patches
Face mask, hair mask, lip hydrating mask
In shower: exfoliate and cleanse, shampoo and condition
Cleanse, tone and moisturize
Apply a DIY oil to hair ends, eyelashes, and lips

But how do you make a DIY oil? Simply mix oils such as coconut oil, olive oil, caster oil, argan oil and avocado oil in a small bottle and shake. This will be great for your hair and your skin too.

Eat a hearty meal

What could be better on a miserable winter day than to sit down and eat a hearty meal? You could opt to treat yourself with takeout from your favorite restaurant. However, many people find cooking at home very relaxing. There are some amazing dishes you can make at home such as a rich tomato pasta with grilled halloumi and roasted vegetables or my favorite comfort food Mac and Cheese with Gouda Casserole.

Make some mulled wine

Mulled wine is the ultimate warming winter drink and you can enjoy some mulled wine at home within 20 minutes with this simple recipe:

750ml red wine
250ml orange juice
2 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
3 whole cloves
1 tbsp sugar

In a pan, add all of these ingredients and bring to a boil before simmering for 20 minutes. Serve warm for an amazing spiced wine.

Wrap up and get cozy

Now is the best time of the year where you can wrap up in your festive pajamas, get under a blanket and watch your favorite film with a sweet treat or two.

The perfect relaxing day doesn’t have to be complex or involve a lot of things, it is all about doing what you want to do and your practicing a bit of self care along the way!