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Following on from yesterday's blog when a friend of mine wished for a little bit of time for herself to enjoy a bubble bath, it made me think of the perfect way to have this delicious "Me" time. Now, we are all intelligent people and I know this may seem like I am teaching us all how to suck eggs.....however, I am hoping that the article will inspire you to take some time out and enjoy the best bath you have ever had. Moreover, I am hoping to get you so hooked that you will make it a regular ritual. My usual routine is to grab a quick bath. If its in the morning, I wash my hair and jump out in five minutes. In the evenings, I know Mr T is waiting to have his bath too before settling down for the evening so again its a quick 5 minute wash and out again.
Tonight, I am following the instructions below and looking forward to bliss!
What you will need......
- 1 bath tub (Well of course.....)
- Bubble bath
- Candles
- Music
- Eye pillow, chilled gel eye mask or cold washcloth
- Big warm towel
Method
Turn off the house phone and mobile phone.
Start filling the tub with hot water and bubble bath in a soothing scent. (My personal favourites are Molten Brown and I Coloniali with Japanese Yuzu)
Turn down the lights or turn them off and light candles. (Scented one’s are lovely especially Inspiritus by St Eval)
Turn on soft music.
Sink into tub and get comfortable.
Use eye pillow, chilled gel mask or, last resort, a cold washcloth.
Let your mind just drift. Focus on the hot water, the soothing scented bubbles, the quiet music and the cool darkness over your eyes. Intentionally relax each muscle starting from your toes and working up till your entire body and mind are at ease.
When the water starts to cool, top up with more hot water or when you are ready to get out, wrap yourself in a big, soft, warm towel and slowly PAT yourself dry.
Moisturise your entire body before you turn on the lights, turn off the music or open that door. Massage the bath loosened muscles while you do so.
Then, and only then, calmly re-enter the world outside your bathroom door.
Variations
Scatter petals amoungst your bubbles for extra scent and luxury.
Sip an ice cold glass of something lovely.....Cava or Prosecco for me!
Invite in a very hunky partner or better still, enjoy the bath and get hunky partner to massage in your moisturiser?!
One happy, relaxed and probably sleepy person!
I hope you enjoy.
Love and Blessings,
Jean Fisher-Taylor
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