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[Extreme Tom Haverford voice]: "Treat yourself!"
This alarm clock gradually gets brighter during a 30 minute period before your actual alarm goes off, so that by the time it does, you’re ready to hop out of bed.
You can choose from a range of sounds for you to wake up to, like birds singing, ocean waves, a steady stream, beeping, wind bells, soft music, piano music or FM radio if you'd prefer some bangers to start your day.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $88.
I've recently started using this tool and I'm someone who rarely ever bothers with skincare, so the fact that I've been dragging my feet to the bathroom to exfoliate my skin each night is a miracle, trust me! It only takes 60 seconds for a guided cleanse, then you rinse and apply moisturiser and voilà — you're good to go!
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $158.95 (available in four colours).
This eye mask is made with breathable velvet cotton fabric, so it'll feel super comfortable against your eyes. It features a nose pad design to block out light, so you'll be snoozing in absolutely no time at all without any distractions. The speakers are placed over each ear, so you can easily play whale sounds, or whatever else you need to relax.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $22.99.
If you're the kind of person who tosses and turns a lot before going to bed, this weighted blanket will change your life. It feels like being tucked in or cuddling someone, except better because you don't need to deal with another person.
Weight is evenly distributed throughout the stitching of the blanket, making it feel as though you’re being hugged as you sleep. This blanket uses sand pellets for the weight distribution rather than fibre, so that you can use it all year round without feeling too hot.
Read about my experience using a weighted blanket for the first time here!
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $80.
This body pillow supports your neck, hips, waist, back and head. It's perfect for pregnant women, but could honestly be used by anyone who tends to suffer from heartburn at night, or even if you're just not able to get comfortable.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $72.99.
Each page in this journal contains five entries for five different years per date, so you can look back at what you were doing or feeling in the years prior.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $31.79.
This subscription box takes a book and pairs it with a self-care product so you’re not only nourishing your mind, but you’re also pampering your soul. You can pick between general fiction, crime/thriller, romance, true crime, fantasy or biography/memoir. You can also choose to have the box delivered monthly or quarterly.
Get started on Luxuread for $49.90 a box.
Similar to the ouija board, tarot originated as a card game where people created their own fun narratives before it was used as a divination tool. But they soon realised that the tales the cards were telling were scarily related to their experiences. There's no time like the present to learn how to give yourself and others the gift of a little spiritual guidance. This deck has gorgeous illustrations and a guidebook to help you out.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $18.50.
Last year, Flex Mami (@flex.mami) blessed us all with a self-development card game called REFLEX, which is all about critical thinking, self-awareness and analysis. Each card will encourage you to sit and think about your own decision making and morals, so if you're all about growth, you'll love them. The cards are themed around important topics such as love, life, death, politics, religion, purpose, career and more.
Buy the Blue pack from Flex's online store for $39.99.
I've been doing 10 minutes of bedtime yoga each night and not only have I become more flexible, I've found that my back and hips are less sore and I sleep much easier — which is amazing, considering my anxiety levels are currently through the roof. This one also has guiding lines, so you can make sure all your positions are perfect before hitting your first yoga class.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $39.99.
Promising Review: "I used this mask right before I applied my makeup for a small 30th birthday dinner. Not only did my makeup apply seamlessly, but it remained looking absolutely flawless throughout the night — and I swear, when I took my makeup off at the end of the night it looked and felt much better than it usually does after I wear makeup for an extended period of time. If you're a fan of clay masks, this is one I highly recommend."
Buy it from Adore Beauty for $30.
This journal encourages you to change your habits in order to achieve happiness, mindfulness and productive thinking. It's based on the mantra that just six minutes out of your day is enough time to assess where you're at and what you need to improve. It includes monthly check-in pages, habit trackers and weekly notes for your own thoughts and ideas, while giving you the information about positive psychology, self-reflection and changing habits.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $38.90.
This handy little waterproof fitness tracker lasts for 15 days before you need to charge it again. It records your heart rate, sleep quality and, of course, your activity levels, so that you can make sure you're moving enough, even if you're still working from home.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $45.35.
This Kindle is super light and you can read the screen in direct sunlight without an obnoxious glare getting in the way.
It also connects to Wi-Fi and gives you instant access to over five million e-books, some of which are COMPLETELY FREE.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $199.
These brushes are perfect for applying an even layer of face mask and they're suitable for use on sensitive skin.
Buy a pack of two from Amazon Australia for $3.80.
Promising Review: "The first thing I love about these is the price. I love these pillows of self-care, that have a small amount of hyaluronic acid in them which helps alleviate puffiness. They also apparently contain orange juice for reasons unknown, but it sounds delicious. I pop these in the fridge and whack them on for 15 minutes in the morning, or at night before bed. Did I mention they are super cheap? Hence why they are always low in stock, so I get some every week."
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $1.97.
This ergonomically-designed scalp massager will make easy work of shampooing your hair. Made of environmentally-friendly silicone (flexible!), the use of this brush will relieve tension and improve hair health.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $9.19.
This serum is made from 11% hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and collagen to help with skin ageing, wrinkles and dark circles.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $24.99.
This mask draws out all the gross gunk that's been caught in your skin. Just mix a bit of the powder with some apple cider vinegar and you'll be all set.
You can read all about how magical this stuff is here.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $23.70.
I mean, I don't really want to picture it, but this exfoliating foot peel causes dead and crusty skin to fall from your feet over 7-10 days. Simply soak your feet in warm water for 10 minutes, slip the mask on for an hour with socks over the top, remove, then rinse. Wait for it to work its magic over coming days, then voilá! Fresh and smooth feet.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $19.99.
Promising Review: "I've been using this app for a few years now and it's the perfect little tool to have on hand when I'm experiencing one of those 'toss and turn-y' nights. I just put on a sleep story and I'm usually out like a light before it ends. My favourite of the lot is The Lavender Valley — honestly, trust me on this one, you'll feel calm and knock out in no time at all. The app also features great white noise options that turn off automatically, so you can doze off to the sound of a crackling fire or gentle rainfall."
Get it from the App Store here or the Google Play Store here.
This body lotion contains lavender to calm your mind, oatmeal to soothe your skin and jojoba oil to moisturise the heck out of your skin. It also smells absolutely phenomenal, so get to your nearest Lush store and get sniffing.
Promising Review: "I kid you not, this lotion has changed the quality of my sleep. It's this heavenly mix of oatmeal, lavender oil, organic cocoa butter and a bunch of other natural goodness — plus, it smells divine. My colleague swore up and down I would never sleep better than getting out of the shower, lathering this on, then jumping under my covers — and he was not wrong."
Buy for it from Lush for $17.95.
This spray is made of magnesium oil — which is absorbed better through your skin than it is orally. It also has frankincense and rose geranium to provide you with natural remedies for insomnia and anxiety.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $19.95.
Magnesium flakes absorb faster into your body than capsules and help with muscle aches and pains, cramps, headaches and insomnia. These ones are combined with essential oils, so that when you use them in the bath your skin and mind are being soothed along with your muscles.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $34.95.
This mattress topper is gel infused, meaning it will regulate temperatures — the perfect solution for summer's unbearable heat.
Buy a single bed topper from Amazon Australia for $65+ (available in single, double, queen and king).
These high-waisted undies were designed for overnight use, so they can absorb up to four tampons worth of blood without the need for disposable sanitary products.
Buy it from ModiBodi for $33.50 (available in sizes 8-26)
This lip mask contains hydro ion mineral water, hunza apricot extract and evening primrose root extract to nourish and moisturise your lips.
Buy it from YesStyle for $21.63.
This massager features four deep-kneading massage nodes and a heating function to provide you with optimum comfort and relief from the tension you've been carrying around. The velcro strap also makes it easy to secure it to any chair, so you can enjoy your massage while you're working, watching a movie or just hanging out.
Buy it from Amazon Australia for $69.99.