20 Ideas to add Luxury to Your Daily Life
“Luxury to me is not about buying expensive things; it’s about living in a way where you appreciate things.”
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Luxury can be defined as “the state of great comfort and extravagant living.” We often assume that the terms “luxury” and “extravagance” are synonymous with “expensive.” But that is simply not the case. In today’s episode I’m going to share 20 simple, inexpensive ways to add luxury to your daily life. Like the definition said, luxury is the “state of extravagant living” and I want each one of you fully embracing the life you’ve been given, living it fully and even extravagantly.
You may be wondering what in the world this has to do with work-life balance. And I’ll answer by asking you a question… Why do you want work-life balance? It’s probably not because you want amazing scheduling skills or the perfect morning routines. No, you want work-life balance because you want to lead a life that you love. When work sucks too much of our time, energy, and focus, we feel as though we are missing out on what life has to offer, which is precisely why we strive for work-life balance. We want to put work back in its place. Yes, your work can be enjoyable and meaningful but it’s not the only part of your life. You’re so much more multi-faceted than that! By adding luxury to our daily lives, we can elevate our experiences in each of the roles we play. Making life more fun!
I teach this exact framework inside the Elegant Balance Academy. In my opinion, it’s not enough to simply cut out the things that aren’t working for us with regards to our work-life balance. You and I are not women that settle for the status-quo. No, we take it one step further by elevating our daily experiences. Creating lives of simplicity, beauty, and joy one small step at a time. If you want to learn more about the Elegant Balance Academy, please sign-up for my VIP waitlist. The doors will be opening soon, and I would love to have you be a part of it!
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So, here we go… 20 simple ideas to add luxury to your everyday life. And if you’re passionate about living the luxurious life, be sure to check out my post, “Simple Ways to Add Luxury to Your Workday.”
1. Make your morning coffee a ritual
2. Sip your sparkling water from a stemmed glass
3. Use cloth napkins
4. Don’t save the fancy china
5. Incorporate fresh, seasonal herbs, vegetables, and fruits into your meal
6. Set the ambiance with music
7. Dim the lights
8. Light a candle
9. Wear a sleep mask to bed
10. Sleep on a silk pillowcase
11. Wear a beautiful night gown or pajama set
12. Wrap up in a lounging robe
13. Read a classic novel
14. Spray your pillow with lavender essential oil
15. Give yourself a facial
16. Take a bubble bath
17. Buy yourself fresh flowers
18. Use beautiful, high-quality office supplies
19. Take a nap
20. Invest in quality lingerie
Remember, even though I listed these individually you could easily incorporate more than one at a time. For example, before I go to bed I spray my pillow with lavender essential oil, read fiction (sometimes a classic) for 15 minutes and then sleep with my sleep mask on.
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We spend a great deal of time at work. Like Annie Dillard once said, “How we spend our days is how we spend our lives.” I encourage you to look around your office and see what steps you can take to add simple luxuries to your workday because in the grand scheme of things, they will add up and lead to a luxurious life!