Atlanta based sustainable fashion blogger, Harumi, has been all about self-care this past year. Working at home has made it all the more important for her to create an evening routine that really separates work from relaxation. She’s here to show us her favorite ways to create a self-care ritual for a better night’s sleep and a rejuvenated morning.
With all the time spent at home, I’ve found it more important than ever to set and stick to self care routines. That’s why I’ve created a relaxing evening routine to make self care a daily practice. Not only does it mark a clear distinction between my professional and personal time, but it also helps keep me feeling refreshed and rejuvenated at the end of each day. A better night’s sleep is something most of us are continually striving for. Here are a few things I’ve incorporated into my life to create a more relaxing evening routine.
The Things Jessica can’t Live Without
1
Blue Light Eye Protection
Even after the work day is done, I still tend to spend a lot of my free time in front of a laptop and blue light from the screen puts a huge strain on my eyes and disrupts my sleep patterns. A pair of blue light blocking glasses help combat that and make my evening web surfing sessions a little more relaxing.
Camden Nightshift – Barrel Tortoise
Vincero
$85
2
The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones
I find that listening to some soothing atmospheric music or doing a guided meditation is a great way to unwind in the evenings. A good pair of wireless, noise-cancelling headphones helps me get into the right headspace.
Calm Headphones
Know Headphones
$249
3
World’s Comfiest Pajamas
A sustainably-made matching pajama set is my favorite thing to slip into in the evenings for ultimate comfort. I genuinely look forward to it all day!
Zem Pajama Shorts
Yes And
$42
4
A Complete Skincare Routine
My evening skincare routine is the perfect time to unwind and prepare myself for sleep. My key products include a serum, night cream or moisturizer and a facial oil to keep my skin protected and super moisturized.
One. Of. Everything.
OneKind
$235
5
The Dreamiest Bed Sheets
A luxurious bed sheet set will seriously change the way you sleep at night! I prefer a sustainable material like bamboo lyocell, that’s breathable and silky-soft to the touch.
Signature Sateen Flat Sheet
Ettitude
$72
6
A Sustainable Comforter
I’m super picky about my comforters and I find that I just don’t sleep as well without the right one. The ideal comforter in my mind is not too warm, has a nice weighted feeling and is preferably made from a sustainable material.
Bamboo Comforter
Ettidue
$202
7
All Day Hydration
I tend to keep a water bottle on hand all day as it’s the only way I remember to drink enough water. And with central heating running all night, I usually wake up absolutely parched so it’s nice to have water on hand first thing in the morning.
Frost 1L
BKR
$48
