6 Self-Love Practices X Fantastic Services

It’s (probably) scientifically proven that having a clean and tidy environment improves your mental wellbeing. It makes sense, right? Your external space can act as a reflection of your internal space. I know when my room is a mess I just can’t work. We all know that chair that’s always covered in a mountain of clothes… 

But between uni/work/study/whatever your hustle may be, cleaning can be low on the priority list and hard to squeeze in. So today, I’ve teamed up with Fantastic Services! They’re a domestic services company in the UK, USA and Australia. From cleaning, gardening, handyman-ing, pest controlling to waste removing, they do it all. You should’ve seen my mum’s face when I told her we were getting our carpet professionally cleaned. I think she almost cried. 

From booking to the actual service, it was such a smooth process. They’ve got a handy app that makes it easy to book the specifics of your service. On the day, our technician Eli was professional, kind and did an impeccable job. I swear my room’s less dusty now and the carpet’s softer and cleaner. And I got to spend my free time shooting photos and creating content all day. A win-win situation. If you wanna try them out for yourselves, my referral code gives you $20 off your first booking. Head here to create an account and the discount will be applied! Or find out more at their website. Mother’s Day is coming up, it might be nice to surprise her with a clean house…

Fantastic Services asked me how I #CelebrateSelfLove, which is one of my FAVOURITE topics. Here are six self-love practices to include into your day-to-day routine. Yep, it includes classics like taking baths and practicing yoga but read on to discover more… 

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I’ve had a Very Long Day 

Channel your inner Chandler Bing and draw yourself up a very hot, very bubbly bath. Get yourself a very Instagrammable bath bomb and light an excessive number of candles. I’ve found that locking yourself in a bathroom and submerging your naked body in a tub of liquid is a sure-fire way of unwinding after a tiring day. Bonus points: indulge yourself with skincare products that have pretty packaging. If you feel good on the outside, you’ll feel good on the inside too.

Bend and Stretch

If the phrases ‘cat cow’ and ‘downward dog’ make you question what your pets get up to, you’re not alone. Yoga doesn’t have to be all about green juices, Bali retreats and expensive activewear. In fact, you can do it in the comfort of your own bedroom with the help of your good mate YouTube. Think of it as mindful stretching. It’s a chance to tune into your body and get out of your head. All you need to do is focus on your breathing and do what feels good for you. 

Best Dressed

I’m a firm believer that clothes have magical properties and that they have the power to change how you feel. So dress to impress yourself, whatever form that may take. Black skinny jeans and a leather jacket? A floaty, floral dress? Your three day old pyjamas that could do with a wash? Nothing but your best knickers? Go on, dress up (or dress down). Feel good in your rockin’ bod.

It’s a Date

Take yourself out – there’s no need to wait for a special someone to court you. Put on a cute as heck outfit, stroll down to your local café or park and spend the afternoon with yourself. Scheduling downtown isn’t a luxury, it’s needed. Humans need to relax and recharge, it’s a fact of life. So go all our. A LARGE chai? With OAT milk? You deserve it, girlfriend. 

Spread the Love

One of the best ways to feel good about yourself is, strangely enough, making others feel good about themselves. There’s almost nothing better than that warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you light up another person’s day. A simple but genuine remark is all it takes. Compliment their cooking, their cool socks, their infectious laughter, their new glasses, their ability to put up with you – that last one deserves a medal.

Get Shit Done

Okay, real talk. Self-care isn’t all sunshine, rainbows and fluffy pamper sessions. The truth is it’s harder than that. It’s about realising your full potential and kicking your butt into gear on days where you don’t want to leave your bed. So get out that pen, paper and your best highlighters. We’re getting organised. To-do lists are your saviour, jot down everything from watching uni lectures, sending out resumes to decluttering your wardrobe. Before it feels too overwhelming, just remember: one thing at a time. Besides, nothing beats the satisfaction of ticking off a damn box.