13 Ways to Romanticise your Life
With just one life to live, why not put yourself front and centre and romanticize every moment?
Instead of waiting for others to affirm you, make self-love your default. It’s the quickest way to get your mental health on a loving track.
Let’s get into it!
*Pssst, for a comprehensive list of some everyday things that you can do to improve your mental health, catch up on our 46 Activities for Better Mental Health in 2025.
1. Move in silence
Move in silence. Do not announce plans, but only show results
Set goals for yourself and only talk about them when they are done. Doing this allows you to learn and grow from your mistakes without outside noise.
2. Learn how to do your own make up
One way to feel great about yourself, is to show up looking good.
Depending on your personal taste, learning how to do your own make up can boost your self-confidence. If you are not big on make up, you can focus on only one facial feature, like your eyebrows, lips or foundation – and learn how to properly enhance it to have you showing up as the best version of your daily.
3. Dress up as a sexy diva / queen bee for an outing
When was the last time you dressed up and felt like a movie star?
Why not gift your confidence this extra boost by showing up as your sexy or queen bee version to some events? Go through your wardrobe and make a date for when you can wear some of the clothes that remain unworn in your closet.
4. Take a Hike
Being outdoors and in nature is one of the ways to fast-track mental health. It is also good for your physical health, as well as a way to connect with your spiritual side.
Get into the habit of going for hikes at least once a month, as a way to centre yourself and manage any stress from your lifestyle.
Speaking of stress, read up on Stress & Hair Loss: How to Get Back on Track.
5. Do one thing that scares you
Part of romanticising your life is being bold and courageous.
Are there any activities or hobbies you have always wanted to take up, but are too scared / afraid of what other people would think.
Now that you are in your main character era, this is the perfect time to do it afraid.
6. Learn a new language
Learning a new language opens up the word for you. Literally.
Not only will you get brownie points from yourself for mastering something new, but your brain also gets extra points from your learning a new skill.
Definitely worth the effort!
7. Learn to play an instrument
Do you have a guitar collecting dust somewhere in your living room? Have you always wanted to play the piano or the drums?
This is the time to live fearlessly and take up this new hobby. Learning and mastering it will cause you to look at yourself differently. Which is what you need when you feel stuck in a mental rut.
8. Have a photoshoot
Nothing screams more main character energy than having a photoshoot with you as centre stage.
Book a profesional photoshoot, let the photographer know what you want (and are afraid of) and then let yourself go.
When you see the amazing photos and have them littered around your house, you will remind yourself not to play small in this world.
9. Gift yourself some new gym / workout wear.
You deserve to reward yourself with cute, colorful gym wear – especially since you are putting your body goals first.
Throw out the baggy sweats and old tee shirts, and show up for yourself like a character in a romantic movie destined to bump into her crush.
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10. Give yourself a digital detox day once a month
Why not schedule a date with your higher self, once a month, when you have your phone switched off the whole day and you reconnect with your purpose?
This easy hack is a great way to re-centre yourself and to get back in touch with your goals and purpose.
Also, digital detox days are a good opportunity for self-care.
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11. Cook a 3-course meal at home and make an event of it
Try a new dish! Set the table! Invite close friends or even have the family over and get them to dress up. Make this a thing, once every quarter.
These little habits allow you to add some mystery, fun and romance into your life, and that of your loved ones.
12. Get your make-up done by a profesional
It is a real treat to have your make up done by a profesional make-up artist.
Make this a yearly habit, preferably around your birthday or around a big event. It is a confidence booster to bring out of the fabulousness that you keep hidden under all the work and house chores.
Nothing says big star energy than showing up with every feature on your gorgeous face profesionally made up – is such a treat for the soul.
13. Start documenting your growth journey
Buy yourself a pretty journal or get a practical A4 counter book and begin to record your journey.
Write down your lessons learnt and the struggles that you face putting yourself centre stage. The more you write, the more you will come to grips with how to show up for yourself every day.
You can look at it as debriefing for the soul.
Have you tried any of these tips? What has your experience been putting yourself front and center? Let us know in the comments below.
And until teh next time, gorgeous naturals. happy naturaling!
