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    21 Little Things You Can Get If You Need Time For You

    Take small moments out of your day for a little TLC.

    Valeza Bakolli
    by Valeza Bakolli

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. Burn this Neom Organics de-stress scented candle when you’re feeling a bit wired up.

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    The clue is in the name here: this candle will help you chill the F out. It uses a blend of 24 pure essential oils including lavender, Brazilian rosewood and jasmine, which all have amazingly calming effects.

    Price: £32.00

    2. Take six minutes out of your day to write in a mindfulness diary.

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    Taking only three minutes in the morning and evening to write in this diary can easily become a part of your daily routine. This diary builds up the theory of mindfulness before you actually put it into practice, so it’s great for if you’ve always wanted to start practicing mindfulness but have no idea where to start!

    Price: £21.90

    3. Or if mindfulness isn’t your thing, writing in a journal can help to clear your mind.

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    This is perfect if you prefer to write out your thoughts more spontaneously throughout the day. This journal is hand-made in recycled leather, helping to make your me-time that bit more special – it also comes beautifully packaged so is great as a gift.

    Price: £27.95

    4. You can make this jade roller a part of your morning or evening routine.

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    Everyone and their nan has heard about how amazing jade rollers are – but let me re-enlighten you. The stone has been used for centuries for skincare purposes: it helps to reduce inflammation and the appearance of fine lines, improves blood circulation, and brightens the complexion. Users recommend keeping this in the fridge to reduce puffy eyes in the morning.

    Price: £12.93

    5. Bring out your inner happy (and comfortable) baby with this extra thick yoga mat.

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    Whether you’re a regular at your gym’s yoga class, or just like to occasionally sprawl out into the starfish pose – we’re not here to judge – yoga is a great way to detach from the world and just focus on you. This yoga mat’s thickness makes it great for meditation too!

    Price: £17.99

    6. Use this diffuser to make your room smell like heaven...

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    Reviewers love how this diffuser’s sleek wooden design fits in with their decor.

    Price: £24.99

    7. … with the help of these essential oils.

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    Add a few drops of one of these essential oils to your diffuser, to a bowl of hot water, or even to a tissue placed in the corner of your room to make it smell divine. These 100% pure essential oils are all different scents, so perfect for both waking yourself up *and* winding down for the night.

    Price: £16.39 for a set of 12.

    8. Nothing says TLC like the perfect cup of tea.

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    Is there anything more soothing in the world? This selection of classic teas are great, whatever kind of mood you’re in.

    Price: £6.75 for 60 teabags.

    9. Escape to another world – or several – by reading David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas.

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    Trust us, if you just need to escape for a couple of hours, this is the book for you.

    Price: £7.99

    10. Soothe your mind and your muscles with these epsom salts.

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    Taking a long bath is a long-loved pastime for lovers of me-time, and whether you’ve been at the gym every day this week, or you’re just physically drained from sitting at a desk all day, a scoop of these highly-reviewed epsom salts in your bath should do the trick.

    Price: £12.58

    11. Make your bath more luxurious with this bath oil.

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    Sometimes, when you’re *really* stressed, all you need is a fancy bath to make you feel like royalty. This bath oil helps to de-stress your muscles, and smells amazing!

    Price: £47.00

    12. Take this pedometer for a walk.

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    A 10 minute walk around the park on your lunch break can work wonders over time, and using a step counter will give you that added bit of satisfaction!

    Price: £19.99

    13. Escape to the country (sort of) with this book that recommends the best walks.

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    If you’ve got a bit more time on the weekend, a longer walk or hike is a great way of getting away from busy city life. This book shows you 52 walks that are perfect for London-dwellers or anyone who is planning a trip and fancies a scenic stroll while they're there!

    Price: £10.99

    14. Work out your knots and your worries with this neck massager.

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    It also works wonders for your shoulders, back, and legs and has an advanced heating function! Customers love how you can control the intensity of the massage by how much you pull the arm slings.

    Price: £39.59

    15. Or bring the whole spa experience to your room with this massage candle.

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    Once lit the candle wax melts into a massage oil that will honestly make your room smell like a spa. Once it’s cooled slightly, you can pour the oil straight onto your skin for the at-home massage experience of your life.

    Price: £18.00

    16. Get lost in some really good music with the help of these Bluetooth speakers.

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    With an enhanced bass and noise-cancelling microphone, these speakers will make you feel like you’re the only girl in the world… like you’re the only one that they’ll ever love… etc. etc.

    Price: £21.99

    17. And if you fancy some more Rihanna while on the go, block out noisy commuters with these noise-cancelling earphones.

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    A more lightweight option than bulky headphones. Reviewers love the comfort, fit and sound quality of these earphones.

    Price: £29.99

    18. This face steamer will make you feel like you’re getting a fancy AF facial, but in the comfort of your own home!

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    The steamer doubles up as a diffuser, so you can use those essential oils to clear your skin *and* refresh your room. It also comes with a five-piece blackhead and blemish extractor, which you can use to clear all the gunk from your newly-opened pores – hello baby-soft skin!

    Price: £21.99

    19. Finish your mini spa session with this pink clay face mask to draw out impurities

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    This pink clay mask from Sun Prive has rave reviews, users claim it’s just as good as the famous (and way more expensive) Sand and Sky version. Tip: keep this in the fridge to soothe your skin and help close up your pores.

    Price: £13.99

    20. Spend a little time before you wash your hair applying a deep conditioning hair mask.

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    ‘Cause your hair matters too! This Coco and Eve mask comes as a trio with a tangle tamer and microfibre hair wrap, giving you maximum effects with minimum effort.

    Price: £39.90

    21. Finally, this deep sleep pillow spray.

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    There’s clearly way better things to do with your free time than struggling to get to sleep!

    Price: £19.50