Enjoying a yoga class, a soothing face mask, or reading a good book: whatever the ritual, self-care is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Practicing self-care rituals creates mindfulness and brings balance into your life. It’s an act of looking after your mental and physical wellbeing, of making time for yourself in a world that is constantly demanding our attention, whether you’re a full-time mom, entrepreneur, kicking ass in your career, studying, or all of the above and more! When we stop prioritizing self-care, everything else follows suit: your confidence is depleted, your energy is zapped, and you may break out or look worn out. Now more than ever, it is vital that we carve time to care for ourselves and we all need to be proactive about maintaining balance.

So the next time you do your own mani, or you’re treating yourself to our Maria Curau Luxe Manicure, here’s how you can incorporate a bit of mindfulness and self-awareness into the act.