How to Do a 10-Minute Self-Care Routine That Actually Refreshes You

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Let’s be honest — when life gets chaotic, self-care usually ends up at the bottom of the list. We tell ourselves we’ll get to it later… after work, after the kids go to bed, after the laundry, after everything else. But “later” rarely comes.

The truth? You don’t need a full hour or a fancy spa setup to take care of yourself. Sometimes, just 10 minutes of intentional care can completely shift your energy and reset your day.

How to Do a 10-Minute Self-Care Routine That Actually Refreshes You

Here’s how to create a simple, feel-good, 10-minute self-care routine that fits into your real life — no matter how busy you are.

🕯️ Step 1: Set the Mood in Just One Minute

The quickest way to slip into a self-care mindset? Shift your environment. You don’t need a yoga studio or a candle-lit bathroom — just take 60 seconds to set the tone.

  • Switch your phone to “Do Not Disturb” (yes, even for 10 minutes).

  • Light a candle or spray a calming room mist.

  • Play one calming song — preferably something soft, instrumental, or ambient.

Personal tip: I keep a lavender and eucalyptus spray by my desk. One spritz and my whole body feels like it just sighed in relief.

💧 Step 2: Refresh Your Skin and Wake Yourself Up (3 Minutes)

A mini skincare ritual can feel like a reset button for your whole body — especially if you’ve been staring at screens or feeling drained.

Here’s what to do:

  • Splash your face with cool water to instantly refresh.

  • Use a gentle cleanser to wash off oil, stress, and tension.

  • Pat your skin dry and apply a light hydrating serum or mist.

While your skin drinks that up, pause. Breathe in. Exhale slowly. Let yourself feel the shift.

A soothing aloe-based cleanser is perfect here — it cools, calms, and feels like kindness in a bottle.

🧠 Step 3: Check In With Yourself (2 Minutes)

We often move through the day on autopilot. Taking just two minutes to pause and check in can do more than a full journal session.

Ask yourself:

  • How am I really feeling right now?

  • What does my body need — food, water, rest, movement?

  • Is there one small thing I could do today to feel a little better?

You don’t need to overthink this. You can jot it down in a notebook, say it out loud, or just hold the questions in your mind. The goal is simple awareness.

☕ Step 4: Do One Nourishing Thing (4 Minutes)

Now comes the heart of your self-care — doing something just for you. Not for productivity, not for anyone else… just something that brings you comfort, peace, or a small spark of joy.

Pick one small act:

  • Do a gentle stretch or yoga pose

  • Brew your favorite tea and sip it mindfully

  • Massage your hands or shoulders with a calming lotion

  • Step outside and feel the sun on your skin

  • Write down three things you’re grateful for

  • Read a page of a book that inspires you

Lately, I’ve been doing a quick self-massage with a rich shea butter cream — it turns even a dull afternoon into something soothing and sacred.

🌿 Bonus: Make It a Daily Ritual (Even If It's Imperfect)

The beauty of a 10-minute routine is that it’s easy to stick with — as long as you keep it simple. Try this:

  • Set a reminder on your phone at the same time each day

  • Keep all your favorite items — candle, mist, cleanser, journal — in one easy-to-reach spot

  • Tie it to another habit (like right after brushing your teeth or before bed)

It’s okay if some days it’s just 5 minutes, or if you skip a step. The power is in showing up — again and again — for yourself.

Final Thoughts

Self-care doesn’t have to be fancy, filtered, or expensive. It just has to be real.

A 10-minute routine may seem small, but it sends a powerful message to your nervous system — and your heart — that you matter. That even in the busiest, messiest, most overwhelming days, you are still worthy of care, rest, and peace.

Start today. Light the candle. Splash your face. Take the breath.

And remember: you deserve to feel good — not just on weekends or special days, but every single day.


How to Do a 10-Minute Self-Care Routine That Actually Refreshes You


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