How to Romanticise Your Daily Routine

We love the grind but its only good if you get to enjoy the downtime as well. Our feeds are filled with soft life hashtags and we can definitely get behind the concept of slowing down, indulging in small luxuries, and making even the most mundane parts of your day feel like something special. But our version of the soft life doesn’t mean quitting our jobs to lounge in a silk robe all day (although it does sound pretty nice). But rather it’s about creating an intentional life where even the little things feel luxurious.

From how you wake up to how you wind down, here’s how to master the art of the soft life - silk robe optional.

Start Your Morning Like You’re in a Nancy Meyers Film

The way you start your morning sets the feeling for your entire day, so ditch the frantic scrolling and rushed routine. Instead:

  • Swap your blaring phone alarm for a sunrise clock or a gentle wake-up playlist.
  • Open your curtains as soon as you wake and let natural light flood in.
  • Make your morning drink of choice a ritual, whether that’s brewing a pour over coffee, frothing oat milk for a matcha, or making an aesthetically pleasing green juice water in a martini glass.
  • Invest in a plush robe or chic loungewear so you feel put together before you even step out the door.

Great mornings aren’t only about 5AM wake-ups or productivity hacks, they’re about enjoying the process of starting your day.

Make Everyday Routines Feel Luxe

Whether it’s your skincare routine or your daily commute, a soft life mindset means romanticising the small moments.

  • Turn your skincare routine into a mini spa time, light a candle, apply serums with a Gua Sha, and take your time massaging in your moisturizer like you’re in a facial studio.
  • If you work from home, brighten your space with fresh flowers, a silk desk chair cushion, and a diffuser with calming essential oils.
  • If you commute, swap mindless scrolling for a podcast, audiobook, or a playlist that makes you feel like the protagonist of an indie film.
  • Curate your wardrobe so that even your casual outfits make you feel put together, ditch the worn-out leggings and opt for well-cut loungewear, cashmere socks, and elevated basics.

Prioritise Pleasure in Small Ways

The soft life is all about adding small indulgences to your daily routine, things that are low effort but make a big difference.

  • Swap your basic body wash for something bougie such as Laura Mercier, Ambre Vanille Honey bath gel.
  • Drink your water from a crystal glass, a carafe, or a fancy bottle (because hydration, but make it chic).
  • Keep a beautiful notebook life this one from Aspinal of London for to-do lists, journaling, or writing random thoughts instead of jotting things down in your Notes app.
  • Invest in “rich girl” shower habits, dry brushing, a scalp scrub, a good body oil such as this one from Maison Francis Kurkdjian, and a luxurious bathrobe to wrap yourself in afterward.
  • Turn mundane tasks into little luxuries, play jazz while cooking, wear perfume to bed, use cloth napkins for meals at home.

Small pleasures make your daily life feel special, even if it’s just enjoying your morning cappuccino in a ceramic mug instead of a takeaway cup.

Romanticise Mundane Errands

Soft life isn’t just about the aesthetic, it’s a way of thinking. That means finding joy in the things you have to do, not just the things you want to do.

  • Grocery shopping? Bring your favorite tote bag, make a curated shopping list, and buy yourself a little treat (fresh flowers, a fancy chocolate bar, a new type of cheese).
  • Cleaning? Light a candle, put on a feel-good playlist, and pretend you’re a main character in a film set in Paris.
  • Laundry day? Invest in a luxe detergent, fold your clothes nicely, and mist your wardrobe with a linen spray so everything smells like a five-star hotel.

It’s about shifting from “ugh, I have to do this” to “I get to do this.”

Slow Down Your Evenings & Make Rest a Ritual

A soft life means prioritising rest, not just collapsing into bed exhausted, but creating a wind-down routine that feels restorative.

  • Swap endless doom scrolling for a real book, a handwritten gratitude list, or a guided meditation.
  • Use soft lighting, lamps, candles, fairy lights, so your space feels cozy and inviting.
  • Drink something soothing, whether that’s chamomile tea in a delicate cup or a golden turmeric latte with cinnamon.
  • Invest in bedding that makes your bed feel like a hotel, high-thread-count sheets, silk pillowcases, and a good mattress topper.
  • End the night with skincare, a body oil, and a mist of calming pillow spray (because beauty sleep, but luxurious).

The soft life isn’t about extravagance, it’s about making the ordinary extraordinary.

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