Relaxing and taking a breather looks different for everyone. For some, it's a bubblebath and a glass of wine and for others it's a Netflix marathon featuring the softest pajamas in your top drawer.
In a culture that glorifies hustle culture and validates being "busy" as a personality trait, taking time to decompress is an act of subversion. We all deserve time away from our screens — and their constant symphony of notifications — without that nagging voice in our heads telling us to be "productive."
With the launch of our new cloud-soft Luxe Modal collection, we're leaning into the meaning of self-care according to three Knix Ambassadors and creators. Hint: it involves a lot of lounging around — which is just what the holidays are for.
Emily Padan, Entrepreneur and Slow Living Advocate
As a slow living ambassador, finding ways to relax is a big part of my lifestyle. I’m a firm believer that we need to proactively set up our lives so that we have plenty of rest so that we can reconnect with our inner selves, rather than wait until we burn out.
Finding moments to slow down are essential; lighting a candle, reading some fiction, sipping on your favorite warm drink, and getting into your coziest intimates…these are simply a few ways you can live slowly this holiday season and beyond. Try starting off your morning with one or two rituals that ground you, even during a busier season.
I like stretching my body in something comfy and making myself a matcha latte. By taking more time for yourself, you tune in more to what your body and mind need. The more our needs are met, the better humans we can be to ourselves, to others, and to the planet.
Zhané Stimpson, TikToker
Lately, I’ve been reading a lot on how relaxation is power. I’ve been conditioned to idolize hustle culture, to prioritize work over vacation time. Even if I take time off I’m still worried and stressed about checking my emails and messages.
With each passing day I grow closer and closer to burn out. Unlearning this behaviour has been a life changer in terms of how I view time — the importance of taking time to relax gives power back to your body.
Relaxing, to me, is reclaiming my time and really focusing on self-care. There's something about lounging around my living room, Netflix playing, face mask on, and my favourite food in-hand that really helps me feel bliss. Comfort is everything from the clothes I wear, to how I surround myself.
As I continue to grow, develop my career, figure out who I am, and navigate the adult world, one thing I’ll always come back to is this safe space of relaxation to ground me.
Yzelle Durán, Digital Creator
There's really no better feeling than coming home to my dog, changing into loungewear, removing all of my makeup and starting my skincare routine. Although these small rituals may seem so simple, they bring me a great deal of comfort during these unpredictable times.
Self-care looks different for everyone, but for me, choosing to put on a cute bralette and boxer shorts makes me feel like I am present and in tune with my body. Loungewear is what I feel most comfortable and confident in and it's what I choose to wear on my days at home.
Another form of self-care I enjoy is skincare. Something as simple as putting on a face mask or massaging my favourite oil into my skin helps me to relax and clear my mind. It's important to find joy in the little things; sometimes it's small things that matter the most.