Self-Care Tips to Wind Down: Embrace Calm with New Flame

The Importance of Winding Down

Nothing compares to the pleasure of arriving home after a long day and taking a moment to relax. Looking after yourself is important, and it is crucial for your health and wellbeing to find the time to truly relax at the end of the day. However, wind-down time doesn't have to mean plopping onto the couch in front of the TV. If you're looking for some self-care inspiration, why not try one of these activities?

Ways to Wind Down: A Ritual for Presence

Take a Warm Bath
Add a few drops of lavender essential oil and sink into stillness. Let the warmth soothe your muscles and the scent soften your mind.

Step Into Nature — or Let Nature In
A quiet walk outdoors can reset your rhythm. But when stepping outside isn’t possible, light our TAIGA candle instead. With notes of smoky woods and moss, it evokes the grounding hush of the forest — no matter where you are. Close your eyes. Let the woods come to you.

Read Something That Slows You Down
Choose a book that invites calm — poetry, slow fiction, something quiet. Let yourself get lost for a while.

Let Music Shift the Mood
Whether it’s ambient sound or a favorite instrumental piece, music has the power to regulate breath and energy. Let it fill the room, softly.

Write to Unravel Your Mind
Put pen to paper. No agenda. Just feelings, thoughts, fragments. Sometimes clarity comes in the act of release.

Move Gently
Stretch. Dance. Flow. Movement helps us reconnect with our bodies — not for performance, but for presence.

Breathe With Intention
Inhale deeply. Exhale slowly. Repeat. Even three mindful breaths can interrupt stress and bring you back to now.

The Soothing Power of a Warm Cup of Tea

Prepare and enjoy your favorite tea blend and switch your mind to the present moment of savoring your delicious tea. If tea is not your thing, a light snack works too - one of our favourite wind-down treats are CBD gummies from JustCBD and Loxa Beauty.

Enhancing Your Space with Interior Fragrance

Creating a calming atmosphere in your home with scent is another way to relax. Whether you choose a reed diffuser, room spray, or scented candles, make sure it's something that you enjoy smelling. Check out our IFRA-certified scented candles for inspiration. 

Meditation: Finding Your Center

This will require you to turn off your phone and email alerts and just focus on your breathing or on a single thought. Clearing your mind during meditation is like a reset button that helps bring you back to your center, and is a great way to reduce anxiety and feel the present moment.

Creating a Personalized Wind-Down Routine

Since self-care is important, we've compiled some of our best advice for winding down and taking care of yourself. Whether it's going a walk-in nature, listening to your favorite music or simply making yourself a cup of tea, taking a break to focus on your wellbeing is paramount. And what better way to create a relaxing atmosphere than with a beautifully scented TAIGA candle? Get this life-like scented candle to transport you to the forest, even if you're just in your living room. 

With these ideas, you're sure to find the perfect way to wind down after a long day.