Life can get super busy. Especially in college and being an athlete, there’s always a lot on my plate. While I love juggling everything, sometimes I need to relax and have a little time to myself. These are my favorite ways to do so!
Reading
I love reading. I can lose myself in a good novel and forget everything around me while reading about the characters. The best books I have ever read have been the ones that make me feel the emotions of the characters. It’s so relaxing for me to be transcended to a different world and see how their story unfolds. I’ve read over twenty books this summer and it was one of the more relaxing summers I’ve had!
Manicure/Pedicure
When I’m not in season for volleyball and playing over twelve hours a week, I like to have my nails painted perfectly. During season, I usually paint my nails myself so I don’t mind if it chips while playing. But when I truly want to relax, I like getting a mani-pedi. It’s so nice to feel pampered! Pedicures are great, too.
Napping
Very simple and very relaxing! It’s a great way to catch up on rest and let my body recover from everything. As much as I have on my plate, I usually try to get around eight hours of sleep a night. If I don’t get a solid eight during the night, I try to make up for the lost time with a nap! I always feel refreshed and rested, which is when I feel the most relaxed.
Netflix
Another easy fix to getting some me time! I’m currently on the last season of Drop Dead Diva and I’m so excited to see how it ends. When I just want something on in the background, I usually put on Friends, The Office, and Parks and Rec. I’ve seen every episode of these shows, so I don’t mind if I’m not completely paying attention to the plot while I do homework or browse social media on my phone.
Face Mask/Full Pamper Routine
Sometimes a girl just needs to put on a face mask and do the whole body routine! I always feel so relaxed after shaving, exfoliating, putting on lotion, and doing my skin care routine. Rodan + Fields has an amazing Daily Cleansing Face Mask that I love. Contact me to find out how you can save 10% and get free shipping! There’s nothing like having refreshed skin.
These are my favorite ways to completely feel relaxed! Comment down below if you do any of these things during your downtime. Thank you so much for reading!
Love,
Kaitlin
Kaitlin H Powell 