Life is all kinds of colorful and mysterious, but there’s always more you can do to spice things up for yourself. Check out these 50 classy ways to romanticize your life, and say hello to a classier version of yourself (without going broke.)
I’ve never been a trendy girl, but lately, I’ve been loving catching up with all the hot topics in the wellness community.
After exploring the lifestyle of that girl and giving it my green stamp of approval, I am now busy cooking up ways to romanticize my life.
I wish I’d found this concept five years back when I walking-talking stress ball. My study-obsessed teenage self could’ve used some of the sparkles that come from romanticizing the little things in life.
But never mind that, because whatever point in life you are at, it’s never too late to find your balance by creating love, peace, and happiness for yourself rather than waiting for these beautiful emotions to find you.
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In this post, I share my 50 best ways to romanticize your life.
Since I am all about saving money and being mindful of my expenses, you won’t find any ideas here that would make you lose half your monthly income.
Romanticizing should be a daily endeavor, so it needs to be affordable yet fun.
If you’re ready to tune into your inner beauty by enhancing your outer life, read on!
30 Little Ways To Romanticize Your Life
1. Create a blissful morning routine. You don’t have to make it productive – instead, channel good vibes by journaling, reading, or doing a yoga exercise. Step outside for some fresh air and let your mind be calm before you kickstart your day.
2. Convert the front of your wardrobe into an aesthetic board. Stick pictures, drawings, poems, quotes, and photographs on it. Keep updating it according to the current phase of your life.
3. Grow flowers around your house. Tend to them regularly and connect to their vibrant energy to recharge your spirit. If you live in an apartment, keep indoor plants on your windowsill. Nothing livens up your space like the fragrance and the sight of natural flowers and plants.
4. Print out pictures from your Pinterest board and bring them to life on the pages of an empty notebook. Let this be a medium to connect to your inner self.
5. Stretch in bed whenever you feel lazy. Allow a wide smile to take over your face and visualize the tension rolling off your limbs as you stretch.
6. Talk to yourself when you’re alone. Speaking your thoughts out loud is a quirky way to make your mundane tasks more fun (like combing, doing the dishes, and doing laundry).
7. Enhance your reading experience. Read in an airy spot in your house, sip on herbal tea, and play nature sounds in the background to send yourself into a book-induced lavender haze.
8. Make your beverages more special. Use cute glasses and cups, dress up the top layer using chocolate syrup, and place the drink in a mini tray before sitting in a cozy corner to enjoy it.
9. Stop hiding your classy and expensive stuff. By saving your pristine silverware for a “super special” occasion, you’re not doing your everyday life any favors. Light those scented candles, use your special bath products more often, and lay out your lovely set of bedding to add more beauty to your daily routine.
10. Head to a park for a solo date. Carry a picnic basket stuffed with fruits, sandwiches, juice (or water), and find a quiet spot beneath a tree. Read, listen to music, or just observe your surroundings as you bask in your own company.
11. Go for long drives. Not every ride you take has to be for the purpose of reaching a destination. Get in your car and drive around to clear your mind of stray thoughts. If you own a bicycle, ride it into town with your hair open and let your wild spirit out.
12. Keep your bed tidy. Believe it or not, the state of your bedding affects your mind space more than you might think. Make your bed every morning, keep it crease-free, and change your sheets on the weekend.
13. Prepare a wellness box to deal with your sad moments. Things worth adding – tissues, affirmation cards, dark chocolate, and your favorite self-help book.
14. Make yourself a DIY self-care jar and keep it on your desk. Add colorful chits with self-care ideas in your jar, pull one out regularly, and act upon it to refill your self-care cup.
15. Wear your nice clothes more often. Don’t wait for an occasion to pull out that black dress or to use that classy beige sling bag. Your best clothes from the wardrobe should be the star of your everyday styling process so that you can channel your girl boss mode whenever you want to.
16. Make cards for your friends and family. You’ll get to don your creativity hat and express your love in a traditional fashion, and your loved ones will be touched by your sweet gesture.
17. Stay decluttered. No strewn papers, junk, or useless items. You should be surrounded by things you need, want, and love.
18. Stick to a night routine that caters to your well-being. Take a warm shower, put on your comfortable yet cute nightwear, do skincare to pamper your body, and write a journal entry to put your thoughts to bed.
19. Enhance your sleeping experience. Get a humidifier for your nightstand, wear a silky sleeping mask, and tune into a guided sleep meditation to sleep better at night.
20. Add fairy lights to your home. They’re inexpensive and perfect to give your space that picturesque fairyland look.
21. Take your instrument outdoors. There are so many birdies who love jamming to their guitars or ukuleles in the park. Who says you can’t be one of them?
22. Reconnect to your childhood hobbies. Whatever made your heart sing as a child can still do the same. Find those old hobbies and introduce them into your life again.
23. Turn into an organized bee. Some messes are beautiful, but when it comes to your everyday life, staying organized is the key to winning.
24. Get a haircut. Normal is good, but change is even better. I get a new haircut every 3 months (I like to keep them short), and every visit to the salon feels like a major life edit. Keeps me feeling thrilled and beautiful.
25. Unplug as often as you can. Shut down your computer, turn off your phone, and step away from Netflix. Bring your awareness to other mindful activities.
26. Attend a theatre show. Go with a friend or fly solo to the Shakespearean era. It doesn’t get more romanticized than this.
27. Make yourself feel beautiful. Put on some sexy loungewear, roll on a shiny lip balm, smile at the mirror, and dance around in your room feeling like a fairy princess.
28. Create DIY thingies. Photo frames, collages, scrapbooks – the options are endless, and Youtube is your at-home guide for turning into a DIY creator.
29. Step into a gift shop to buy yourself a little present. Gift shopping is always fun, but doing it for yourself is an endearing display of self-love.
30. Buy those accessories that you shy away from. I’m talking hats, bracelets, quirky neckpieces – whatever you’ve dreamed of wearing but have been holding back from. There’s no such thing as too bold. The time to go all in on your fashion statement is now.
Be The Main Character Of Your Story
You don’t have to wait for life to lose its spark before taking the step to romanticize your life. Going forward, you can set your days to a default ‘romanticized’ mode and enjoy being the main character of your life.
Use these 50 ideas to romanticize your life, and embrace the joy within you that’s waiting to be let free.
Your days are meant to be filled with sunshine, and you’re meant to be the sun of your little world. Step in and take charge of your mood by tapping into your inner romantic.
Have fun vibing to the rhythm of your choice!
Got some more ideas to romanticize your life? Drop your sparkly tips in the comment box down below. I’d love to try them out.