Is Self-Care on Your To Do List?
Make your life easier. Care for and nourish your skin in an honest way
Are you bottom of your list?
Is self care on your to do list?
Ladies let's talk about looking after ourselves.
I mean by the time we get to, let's call it midlife - we have things sorted out.
On the one hand, we are the women that are described as 'having it all together'.
We've fallen in love - and out, and survived.
We've travelled the world.
We have it all under control. Kind of.
Kids, jobs, ageing parents and not to mention our own changing bodies.
On the other, we are everything to everyone.
The full of love mum to our kids.
The patient daughter.
The loving wife.
The supportive best friend.
The smiling professional in the office.
The helpful neighbour.
And somewhere at the very bottom of the list, after we have done everything for everyone else (including your friend's second cousin) there is one other person - ourselves.
When I listen to my customers, (and myself) that is my biggest take away. We are all so busy and we are always bottom of that list.
And I am here to tell you that sometimes that is not enough. And that you are allowed more.
So here are 5 easy steps to survive all of that busy-ness and prioritise you.
1 - Best Friends & Laughter
Reconnect with your best friends. Whether it be face to face or using Zoom, carve out some time on a regular basis to get together and laugh.
There's always something else on that do list. There are always more things to do. But that is the point. There always will be.
Do yourself a favour and commit to a monthly call or face to face catch up, just because. Laugh, cry, reminisce about all the crazy things you did - or even better plan some more crazy things to do next week.
2 - Your Plan
Identify some non negotiables that are specific to you.
Some time first thing before the rest of the house is up to drink coffee, gaze into the garden, plan that book you've never had time to write.
Read something lovely for 20 minutes that is not related to work, kids or parents.
Treat yourself to a digital description to your favourite glossy mag, and flip though while sipping your favourite latte. (I've just discovered Readly, and no I'm not on commission - but hundreds of mags to flip though for the price of pretty much a single mag).
The what does not matter. What matters is you work out what those non negotiables are for you.
3 - Find a Routine That Works
Find a self care routine that works for your circumstances. Based on when you are likely to have most time, decide whether it is going to be morning or evening.
When you are rushing have your favourites that you know work. Fast and easy. And when you have a bit more time, flip to your routine.
An aromatherapy shower. A soak in warm, fragrant water. A 5 minute facial massage with your favourite face oil before bed. Slathering your hands in a beautiful balm, and breathing in those aromatherapy oils to relax you before drifting off to sleep.
4 - Your Time
Build time into your diary to let off steam. If it's running that you find cathartic (and let me just say how impressed I am) do it.
Get outside, build it into your routine and allow yourself time to get out if your day to day stuff and have that time.
Kick boxing, meditating, gardening - you know what works for you, just allow yourself time to follow your passions.
You will feel better for it and be nicer to be around, and have more ability to give back and face your day to day.
5 - Be Kind To Yourself
We are so hard on ourselves. Much harder on ourselves than we are on anyone else.
It's almost like we want to torture ourselves.
That might mean changing the habit of a lifetime and spending time on building a positive mental image.
Not blaming ourselves for things completely out of our control.
Not beating ourselves up about what we should have done better.
Let it go. You are enough.
What are you going to do to prioritise you? Share your tips with me below.
Less is more - a little simplicity
The idea behind The Rose Tree is grown up beauty. Less about looking 10 years younger and more about feeling amazing. The best ingredients for the job, not the cheapest. The finest natural and organic plant oils and butters, selected for their effectiveness.
I am all about being small, because small means personal, and comes with great service. I want finding beauty that works to be easy. I am passionate about manufacturing in Britain, sourcing ingredients ethically and being able to give a little back to the world.
My customers tend to fall into two groups.
They're either in their 30s and 40s juggling kiddies and jobs.
Or they tend to be in the 40s, 50s, and upwards - and are juggling busy lives with and adapting to their skin's changing needs, perimenopause, menopause and beyond.
I'm all about ignoring the rules, must have products, must have ingredients, it's exhausting. Let's ditch this idea that you need tens of products and a 10 step skincare routine.
Simplicity is good.
Aromatherapy Bath & Shower Oil with Calming Rose & Ylang Ylang
De-Stress Aromatherapy Little Treats Gift Set
Blissful Aromatherapy Roller Ball Collection
I used to have a 'proper' job commuting in and out of London, working crazy hours for a big blue chip organisations. I was a tad stressed, and my skin was not very happy,
I still works crazy hours but for herself, creating beauty and wellbeing goodies. Grown up beauty designed to make your life easier, that's a little clever, and that's a little easy.
The Rose Tree is a multiple award winning British beauty brand with a focus on grown up beauty. The finest natural and organic plant oils and butters, selected for their effectiveness. A small boutique producer which offers great service, who manufactures in Britain with a focus on sourcing ingredients ethically and giving back through it’s partnership with Buy1Give1.
"A British-made, luxurious, organic brand that particularly suits sensitive skin. Perfect for the mum who likes her beauty all natural."
The Independent
What women are saying about us...
"As if it wasn't bad enough that the menopause and lack of oestrogen has dried my skin to the point of reptilian , I was horrified to keep having outbreaks of spots too - talk about insult to injury . Was sceptical that an oil would help - but on a friend's recommendation tried this oil and it clears any outbreaks overnight! Amazing!" Justine
"I have tried many other products - top of the line products - none of which accommodated the change to my maturing skin. How I wish I'd found The Rose Tree products years ago. My skin looks and feels wonderfully nourished." - Kara Joy
"I I love using the Radiance Facial Essence, it makes my skin feel fabulous. I have been using this for a number of years now and would definitely recommend it." Laura
At The Rose Tree, I believe that grown up beauty means being responsible. This includes sourcing ingredients ethically, manufacturing in England, and giving a little back.
I care about making my products safe and healthy for you—and our planet. I package the majority of products in glass. I am extremely picky about my ingredients. We never test our products on animals.
I also partner up with Buy1Give1 (B1G1), a social enterprise and non-profit organisation with a mission to create a world full of giving. Unlike conventional giving models, B1G1 helps small and medium-sized businesses achieve more social impact by embedding giving activities into everyday business operations and creating unique giving stories.
That means, with your help, we can make a small but positive difference.