REALIZE
Embrace Ritual with
Leigh Schwab
Self-care offers rituals for reflection and relaxation
S
ome may consider my personal skin care routine fairly
Small self-focused tasks like meditation or simply washing
lengthy and product-heavy. I consider this “me time�
your face can help you clear your mind and help you relax.
important, and my enjoyment of the ritual of self-care is
A deliberate routine creates consistency which in turn
worth the time it takes. My beauty routine is actually one of my
promotes relaxation because you know what is coming next.
favorite moments of each day.
You can use your self-care rituals to clear your head, to focus
I make a list first thing every morning of what I need to
on yourself, or to plan your upcoming day.
accomplish that day or within the week. I then use stars to
With or without an involved routine, I urge you to take some
mark the most important tasks and then I move on with my
time for self-care and appreciation every day. Ritual self-care
morning. A brain dump helps me relax and keeps my mind from
will help you relax, calm your mind, and reflect with focus.
focusing on the things I need to get done.
T h e PE R PE T UAL YOU
