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Candles are also essential, says Miraval’s Hercik. Her favorite site for scents is Red Flower, which she likes thanks to its extensive, organic, vegan line of “spa at home” products like

candles, mists and playlists that inspire detoxification and relaxation. Another favorite: whimsically shaped pure beeswax candles from Greentree Home Candle. Unlike other types of candles,

pure beeswax is nontoxic and nonpolluting. In fact, beeswax actually gives off negative ions, which helps cleanse the surrounding air of dust and dirt. Glow Images, Inc/Getty Images TREAT

YOURSELF TO TEXTURES. Invest in plush robes and towels, smooth bed linens and soft eye pillows. Pro tip: UGG—known for their ultra-cozy boots—also make blankets and robes. “They’re

ridiculously comfortable,” says McCormick. Order monogrammed versions from L.L. Bean or just snap up a few at Target. But brand matters less than comfort: Choose whatever makes you most

cozy.  IMPROVE YOUR LIGHTING. The right lighting can transform a room’s mood. Consider dimmer switches for your relaxation spaces or replace bright overhead lights with softer lamps. Lastly,

consider a professional window-washing treatment. Scrubbing your glass will cast your home in a whole new (natural) light.  GIVE YOURSELF A MOOD MAKEOVER   You don’t need a spa sauna or a

facial to feel great. Little boosts, like stretching in the morning or propping your feet on a pillow to get blood flowing while watching Netflix, make a big difference. “We complain about

not having enough time,” says Julie Haber, who runs a “creating sacred space” workshop at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona, “but we need to make ourselves the priority.”  Here’s how: SAY NO

TO SOCIAL MEDIA. Raise your hand if your personal time involves mindlessly scrolling Facebook. Before logging on, ask yourself why. “I like to ask myself before getting on social media, ‘Is

there something better I could be doing? Do I genuinely want to be here?,” says Haber. It’s an amazing sharing tool, but make sure you’re posting for a purpose, not just frittering precious

time on people’s feeds.   ESTABLISH A MORNING MISSION.  Set a motto for the day and revisit it at night—whether it’s greater patience with your partner, slowing down to enjoy lunch or taking

a deep breath before a big meeting. “Just breathe and tune in to how you feel on an emotional and mental level,” Haber says.  SCHEDULE 10 MINUTES OF “ME” TIME. Haber recommends devoting at

least five minutes in the morning and five at night to your body—whether it’s stretching, dancing in your living room or walking around the block. “Some people are good at self-care and some

aren’t: Know which you are and make an action plan,” she advises. Use an alarm to remind yourself when it’s time to detach or enlist a buddy for motivation. If someone is relying on you to

join them for a stroll, you’re far less likely to back out.