Everyday rituals for a better everyday life

If change can seem overwhelming, our everyday rituals are quite the opposite. Because it’s the small, repeated actions that have the power to change your life. Take some time to identify your daily routines and how they impact your wellbeing. How can you add intent and purpose to make them more meaningful? Are there any rituals missing that could bring more joy to your day?

For the biggest impact – think small.

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Rituals to rise and shine

There’s nothing like greeting a brand-new day with a life-affirming ritual that gives you energy and sets your intentions for the day. Whether it’s singing in the shower, making healthy green breakfasts, or a sense-awakening swim in cold water or walk through the woods - it’s in the morning that we set the tone for our day.

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Man standing in the shower in a bathroom lit with red lighting, singing along to music coming from a VAPPEBY Bluetooth speaker.

Man preparing a fresh lemon juice drink in a kitchen full of natural light.

Woman wearing a bath robe using a body scrubber on her leg.

Teenage girl pouring a freshly made green smoothie from a mixer into three POKAL glasses.

A man jogging in the nature while picking up trash and putting it in a AJÖSS waste bag.

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Rituals for a great start of the day

As the day kicks into high gear, it’s time to channel our energy into rituals that boost our mood and feed our soul. From singing to plants or pruning a bonsai, to cleaning with the kids or making the perfect cup of coffee (or a Sunday morning pancake bonanza), these are uplifting daytime rituals that make you laugh, think, and feel.

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A woman drying her dog with a yellow towel after a wash.

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A woman in a kitchen carries a small basket, containing her PÅTÅR coffee, UPHETTA coffee maker and GENOMSITT electric scale.

A mother and child enjoy a snack together, sitting at a low table on the bedroom floor.

A smiling woman is making pancakes in a HEMLAGAD pancake pan on the stove.

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Rituals for a meaningful and energising afternoon

Halfway through a busy day, it’s a meaningful practice to find some time to re-charge and re-connect with yourself and others. Be it taking a creative break to draw sketches or arrange flowers in your home, making a calming cup of home blended tea, or connecting with friends and neighbours over coffee and sweets. With purpose comes wellbeing.

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A man and a woman take a walk in nature. She carries a PIVRING backpack.

Woman in a yellow raincoat using a MÅLA portable case to draw a painting while out in the city.

A group of neighbours are having coffee in FÄRGRIK mugs, in the staircase of an apartment building.

A relaxed woman sits in an armchair, sipping tea from an IKEA 365+ mug.

A man placing a basket with fresh flowers in the bicycle basket.

A woman and a child prepare MÅLA paint in a VARDAGEN muffin tin.

Rituals for unwinding and closing your day

Evening is a time to play, create and learn new things. When most of us don’t work, there’s time for food, socializing and entertainment. It’s a time to enjoy the cheerful company of our friends, connect with our pets and play with our children. To cook healthy food, dine, and pursue our hobbies and interests.

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A group of young people gathered around a dining table eating hot-dogs.

Two children in panda bear costumes take a bow in front of a stage curtain made from a decorated BJÄRSEN shower curtain.

Father feeding a baby placed in an ANTILOP high chair next to a dining table.

A dog and a man sit on the floor, with dinner plates in front of them on a sofa table.

A mother and her child set up a LÅNESPELARE ring light with phone holder, ready to record a video. The father dances in the background.

A group of young friends are cheerfully eating, drinking and talking, while standing at a buffet table full of food on an outdoor terrace.

Rituals for a good night and an even better tomorrow

Nighttime is a time to relax, reflect and prepare for a good night’s sleep. It’s when we slow down to light candles, meditate, and nurture our bodies with relaxing baths and stretching sessions. Or why not end the evening by prepping a healthy breakfast, to give a head start for some extra me-time in the morning?

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