Fine-tuning shower rituals: Three editors detail their personalized routines to align with their busy lives
When life gets hectic and you're feeling overwhelmed, taking some time for yourself is crucial for your mental health. Even when your calendar seems to be bursting at the seams, making self-care a part of your routine isn't impossible - all it takes is transforming a regular task, like your daily shower, into a bit of "you" time.
The ideal shower ritual starts with getting the fundamentals right: a potent shower that looks stunning in your bathroom. If your current shower isn't up to par, it might be time for an upgrade to a shower that fits your routine like a glove.
Here's how three of our editors optimize their showers to complement their routines:
The invigorating early morning cold-blast shower
"I can't function without a shower in the morning - it's a necessary part of my routine," says Heather Young, our Editor-in-Chief. "I kick things off with a torrent of hot water while I soap up, but then I turn the temperature down cold for 30 seconds at the end for an invigorating finish."
"A cold shower blast helps me feel more alert and ready for the day, which is why temperature control is important when selecting a shower," adds Heather.
If you're partial to an icy cold shower to shake off those morning groggies, consider the Mira Activate with ColdBoostTM shower. This bad boy will guide you through a personalized cold water experience tailored to four different levels, from beginner to advanced.
The evening unwind shower
"There's nothing I enjoy more than unwinding after a long day with a relaxing shower," says Thea Babington-Stitt, our Managing Editor. "Despite my busy schedule, I always make time for a leisurely shower once a week."
"To set the mood, I put on a relaxing playlist, dim the lights, and use a waterproof wireless table lamp to cast a gentle glow. But my shower essential is a rainfall overhead to give me that spa-worthy experience."
When you're transitioning from a quick a.m. shower to a lengthy, relaxing eve one, consider investing in a shower that lets you seamlessly switch between a handset and an overhead shower head.
The speedy post-workout reset
"The best part of a workout is always the shower afterwards, but since I work out in the morning, I only have a limited amount of time to enjoy it so I'm not late for work," says Rebecca Knight, our Deputy Editor, Digital.
"I usually drop a couple of drops of a citrus essential oil in the shower tray for a refreshing scent burst. I put on a song to serve as a timer, and when the song is over, it's time for a quick cold blast to soothe my muscles and get on with the rest of my day."
"Since I'm pressed for time in my routine, I need to know that my shower will be the perfect temperature the moment I step in. That's why the Mira Activate Dual with ColdBoostTM is on my wishlist."
This smart shower allows you to create your own presets for shower length, temperature, and water flow from the app, so your post-gym session blast is ready to go.
Whether you use your shower to wake up in the morning or to unwind at the end of the day, ensure you've got the basics down, and make sure your shower caters to your specific routine.
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- Transforming your shower to fit your routine can enhance your mental health and lifestyle, as seen in Heather Young's invigorating cold-blast shower that boosts her alertness in the morning.
- For those seeking personal growth by prioritizing self-care, a home-and-garden upgrade such as a new shower system could be an essential step in your education-and-self-development journey, as demonstrated by Thea Babington-Stitt's relaxation-induced evening showers and Rebecca Knight's speedy post-workout reset.
