Tiny Ways to Romanticize Your Life
I’m a big fan of finding joy and beauty in the every day things. That’s what this blog is all about. “Romanticize your life” is a pretty well-used phrase at this point, but I think it’s worth keeping. This idea that you can be inspired by your own life is a good one. Finding beauty in the mundane is the best way to keep your life interesting. Luckily, there are tons of small ways that you can romanticize your life.
Put the right kind of music on
The “right kind of music” greatly depends on your mood and the task at hand. For me, early in the morning, when I’m trying to gently get into the groove, I’m listening to instrumental arrangements of popular music. Think Olivia Rodrigo, but make it violin. Personally, at the end of the day, when I’m cleaning the kitchen, I need something boppier, with a bass, that gives me a burst of energy so I can complete my kitchen clean up. Find the music that works for you and the current moment and play it up. Bonus points if you play it out loud versus headphones.
Walk around a museum or gallery
There’s nothing better than being surounded by art to make you feel inspired and romantic. Make a day of it and really walk slowly to absorb everything around you. Even a small museum is full of beauty to appreciate.
Always have fresh flowers in your home
There’s nothing better than a burst of color and life inside your home. Make it a habit to always have fresh flowers on your table or in your room. It’s just a pleasant surprise for you each day.
Put on the clothes you love (even if it feels silly)
If you want to wear the beautiful dress that day, wear it! There’s nothing wrong with adding some romance to your life through clothing. If you feel beautiful and confident, that’s all that matters. On that note, it’s probably worth going through your wardrobe and making sure that everything in it makes you feel that way. There’s no point in saving clothing that doesn’t make you feel amazing, so you can even spend an afternoon with yourself going through your clothing and determining what you really love and what you can leave behind.
Always be trying new recipes
New recipes are such a great way to add some variety and romance to your life. It encourages you to try new ingredients, and it encourages you to make an evening of cooking. Put some the right music for your cooking vibe and pull together something that’s going to affect all of your senses.
Make yourself the best bath ever
One of the best ways to romanticize your life is to draw yourself a bath and make it incredible. This means bath bombs or bubbles or even rose petals if you’re really feeling it. As always put on the perfect music and relax for an hour or so. You can read a book or just chill in the hot water. Candles also add to the perfect vibe!
Eat your meals outside somewhere
Eating your meals outside can be a great way to add romance to your life becuase you get to exist in nature, which will help relax you, allow you to savor the food you’re eating, and get you some needed Vitamin D. A great way to do this is to pack yourself a picnic and go to a park. Put down a blanket and enjoy an afternoon by yourself or with others eating a packed lunch outside in the grass. Even if you work in an office, try to find a space outside, like a bench, to eat your lunch.
Occasionally get up for the sunrise (or watch the sunset)
If you’re up for it, adding some extra calm to your life through the sunrise or sunset can be incredible. For the morning, make your favorite drink, sit outside somewhere, and watch the sun rise. Just be aware that the sunrise starts earlier than you think it would based on the time on your phone. Bonus points if you’re somewhere beautiful. Extra bonus points if you had to walk or hike to get here.
Add more candles to your life
Candles! Candles everywhere! Between scents that can make you feel relaxed and adding some ambiant lighting, candles can be a great way to instantly romanticize your life. Add them to your environment while you’re cleaning the kitchen or reading. It’s also worth spending a shopping trip really going through the different scents and seeing what makes you feel happy.
Romanticizing your life can really make you feel better about your day to day. It’s a way to make the mundane feel beautiful, and it’s really a state of mind. It’s all about how you approach your life. If you decide to enjoy even the smallest moments, you will. If you look for the beauty in your daily, you’ll find it. Go forth and add the romance to your life!
