Say “I Do” To Self-Care
Brides-to-be are busy – planning a dream wedding is a full-time job and the details can take over your life, leaving little time for taking care of yourself.
Endless decisions and to-dos can have you tossing and turning at night, and add to that the worries about all the things that could go wrong. Anxiety and overwhelm are the enemies of self-care – they get in the way of your beauty sleep, leave you irritable and possibly lead to a bad case of the Bridezilla.
As you prep for the best day of your life, it’s important to keep your body healthy and your mind calm and that means prioritizing self-care to safeguard your wellbeing while under pressure. Take our wedding planning self-care tips so you shine brightly from the inside out and glow on your wedding day:
Take one day a week off from wedding planning. Step back, take a breath and break from decision-making. That means no browsing Pinterest, no revamping your vision board, no ordering off Amazon, or wedding talk. Focus on relaxing so you can clear your head and feel a lightness of heart.
Embrace some much-needed zen with an all-inclusive spa day or make it an overnight getaway with your besties. You don’t have to go far to get away and unwind with your girls! Eat, laugh and relax with a customized facial, healing body wrap or a soothing massage. With everything taken care of, you can truly relax.
Feel your best and energized by eating clean. Don’t skip meals, do stay hydrated and energize with leafy greens, nuts, berries and organic, locally-sourced produce. Avoid nutrient-deficient, processed foods that will do nothing but wreak havoc when it comes down to your energy levels, skin and digestive system.
Look out for pre-wedding insomnia! You don’t want the big day to arrive and you’ve got dark under-eye circles, no energy and can’t focus. No amount of makeup can compete with well-rested skin and the peace of mind that sleep provides. Sleep resets the body and gives it hours of healing. Setting consistent bed and wake times is key.
Cut back on screen time before bed – read a book, take a bath with relaxing music and lavender salt soaks, or do some guided meditation. Keep a worry journal to jot down those racing thoughts or create an actionable to-do list for the next day. Doing a brain dump of all that worries you can help you let go and calm the mind for sleep.
Practice mindfulness and breathing breaks throughout the day to ward off wedding burnout. Spend some time outside. Take a quiet walk to clear your head and unclench your jaw from too much time exchanging calls and emails with vendors. The fresh air will renew your mind, body and soul and you’ll come back to the planning process with a refreshed perspective.
Take your frustrations out at the gym. Work out to take your stress away. Pick up the pace on the treadmill. Grind away on the rowing machine. Just make sure to work out earlier in the day so it doesn’t interfere with sleep.
Delegate – you do not need to be in control of everything. That’s why you have bridesmaids, and family too. When people say ‘Let me know if you need anything’ – do let them know if you do need anything! And learn to say no. Everyone has great ideas but don’t budge on what’s most important to you.
Savour this wonderful time in your life. While planning your wedding is undoubtedly a labour of love, your health and well-being can take a beating. Sit back, breathe and be in this milestone moment. With a focus on self-care, you got this!
