Make Your Own Emergency Self-Care Kit
Life comes at you fast. When it does, it’s important to have tools at your disposal to help you fight off stress and help you find your center.
I always have an emergency self-care kit nearby just incase somebody tries to throw me off my game. I’m not being dramatic when I say that using these items helps me refocus in the middle of the day. If I have time, I will even hop into my yoga room and try to meditate it away.
Right now, I am hosting a giveaway on my instagram for these items. Go visit my page to enter. In the meantime, try to make one of these handy kits for yourself. They also make great gifts for your friends.
Blue Sage Stick
Blue Sage also known as "Grandmother Sage” is a purifying herb. Sage is widely used for cleansing and purification purposes, it provides spiritual strength. To Use: Burn the tip and blow out the flame after 10 seconds. Blow it out so the embers are glowing. Move the sage over your head and down the front and back body to cleanse yourself, or around the space you want to remove energy from.
Palo Santo
This sacred wood from South America is translated from Spanish as “holy wood,” This is used for its spiritual and energy cleansing and clearing abilities. Unlike Sage, Palo Santo removes only negative energy and attract good fortune. To Use: Burn the tip of the wood for 20-30 seconds. Allow the flame to dissipate and wave stick around the body or space needing detoxification.
Tea
The OG self-care elixir. Drinking tea is associated with positive mood and feelings of relaxation. According to research, its chemical properties have been linked with making the brain more alert and helping people recover from stress, and anxiety. Different types of tea yield different results. Floral and herbal teas are great for relaxation.
Sheet Masks
Sheet masks are face-shaped sheet fabrics soaked in nutrition-packed solution or serums. They come in various scents and styles, and bring fast effects to skin enhancements. The serum is filled with various vitamins and minerals. To Use: After cleansing and toning the face place a face mask on the skin for up to 30 mins. While you wait will be a great time to enjoy a cup of tea.
Gratitude Stone
While you meditate, holding a crystal or rock in your serves as a great physical reminder of the things they are thankful for, grateful for, or people they love. This stone is great to help bringing you back to the present moment.
Selenite Crystal Wand
Selenite healing properties are all about activation and reaching higher planes. It is known for connecting to the third eye and crown chakra. This beautiful stone encourages the person holding it to be honest with themselves. By clearing energy blockages, selenite allows for liquid-like energy fluidity. Pro Tip: Blessing the stone with sage can enhance its healing principles.
Self-Care Starts Within
