The rainy season is officially upon us! While it can be a hassle to deal with the rain, especially on work days, there’s nothing quite like a rainy day off. You can enjoy the relaxing sounds and cozy cold weather, all in the safety of your home. The question is, how do you make the most of it? Here are some self-care tips to try on your next rainy day off.
Indulge in a hobby or two.
The hustle and bustle of our everyday lives often leaves us without any time for our hobbies. But it’s important to remember that your hobbies are essential to your mental health. It gives your head a much-needed break and leaves you feeling happy and fulfilled. If you have nothing else to do on your day off, then it’s the perfect time for you to go back to the hobbies you love.
Remember that there isn’t any shame in what you like to do in your spare time. If you have a productive hobby that you want to do, such as cooking or exercising, then feel free to do so at your own pace. But “lazy” hobbies, such as playing video games or watching TV, are just as important to your mental health. If you enjoy your hobby, then it’s already fulfilling its purpose, no matter how many people call these activities “lazy.”
Spend time with your family.
It would be much more accurate to call this time of year “typhoon season” rather than rainy season. Schools often cancel classes because of typhoons, and some workplaces are willing to let their employees work from home if it’s too dangerous outside. If your whole family is stuck at home from a typhoon, you can use it as an opportunity to spend time with them. It can be as simple as eating dinner together, or you can plot out a whole day’s worth of activities for everyone to enjoy. There are plenty of ways you can turn this stormy day into one that your whole family will never forget.
Book a massage appointment.
There’s nothing quite like getting a relaxing massage while you listen to the rain pitter-patter outside your window. It’s the perfect combination that will leave you feeling refreshed for the rest of the day. But if it’s raining outside, you might not want to go to a massage spa by yourself. If this is the case, then try booking an appointment with a home service massage spa! Your massage therapist will instead come to you, and you can enjoy your massage in the comfort of your own home.
However, be sure to keep the intensity of the rain in mind before you book an appointment with a home service massage spa. If the weather is just a light, harmless shower, then feel free to book that appointment! But if there’s a typhoon, then maybe you should schedule the massage for another day. Your massage therapist will be traveling through that harsh weather, after all, so it’s good to keep his or her safety in mind before you confirm your appointment.
Do some deep-cleaning.
A clean home leads to a clean mind, as they say! If you’re stuck inside on a rainy day, you can take it as an opportunity to do some chores you usually don’t have time to do. It’s time to get your cleaning supplies, put on your favorite music, and do some deep cleaning. Plus, the ambient sounds of the rain outside can really put you in a productive mood!
You can start by decluttering your home. Go through all of your things and take out everything you don’t need anymore. If it’s still usable, consider donating them to help out someone else in your community! Next, clean all of those hard-to-reach spots you normally skip over when you clean. The spots behind your cabinets and under your beds need cleaning too, after all! You can finish up by dusting your surfaces and sweeping and mopping your floors.