Prioritising Self-Care: Stress Awareness Month & How To Do 'Me Time'

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognising the impact of stress on our lives and learning how to manage it effectively. In our busy, fast-paced world, stress can often feel unavoidable—but incorporating small moments of self-care into your day can make all the difference. 

Taking just ten minutes for yourself can help you reset, recharge, and build resilience against daily stressors. It’s all about lowering cortisol, and doing whatever we can to help our levels. 

If you’re at a standstill when it comes to self-care and lowering stress, here are some simple ways to integrate self-care into your daily routine:

10-Minute Self-Care Moments for Your Day

1. Start Your Morning with Intention
Rather than jumping straight into emails and to-do lists, take a moment to set an intention for the day. Whether it’s deep breathing, stretching, or sipping a mindful cup of tea, starting your morning with calm can help set a positive tone.

2. Midday Mindfulness Break
Step away from your desk, put your phone down, and take ten minutes to clear your mind. A short walk outside, listening to soothing music, or practising a quick meditation can help reset your focus and boost your mood.

3. Unplug Before Bed
Reduce screen time before sleep by swapping your phone for a relaxing skincare ritual or reading a few pages of a book. Unwinding properly before bed ensures a more restful night, which is essential for managing stress.

The ROCCABOX Dream Skin Ritual Kit: Your Self-Care Companion

One of the best ways to integrate self-care into your routine is through a nourishing beauty ritual. It doesn’t have to mean booking in for a 60 minute facial. The ROCCABOX Dream Skin Ritual Kit is designed to help you unwind, pamper your skin, and help you grab quick self-care moments whenever you need. 

With a total worth of over £156, this box is available for just £15 for subscribers or £22 as a one-off purchase. Here’s what’s inside and how to use the box to help lower stress levels. 

• Beauty Pro Warming Eye Mask (Single) – RRP £2.95
  A comforting, self-heating eye mask that soothes tired eyes and promotes relaxation—perfect for a ten-minute wind-down session. Use whenever you need, but works especially well if you switch up that nightly scroll time, for a nightly eye mask instead.

• Frank Body Rewind Retinol Serum (Full Size) – RRP £19.95
  A gentle retinol serum to refresh and smooth your skin while you sleep, giving you a well-rested glow. Apply after cleansing

• InLight Night Balm (Travel Size) – RRP £10
  A deeply hydrating and calming balm that locks in moisture overnight, leaving your skin soft and radiant. When you place on the eye mask, use this after the serum and massage in for a bit of facial massage time. 

• DISCIPLE Dreamy Skin Retinyl Oil (Full Size) – RRP £35
  This powerful yet soothing oil works overnight to improve skin texture, leaving you with a dreamy, dewy complexion. A little more gentle than retinol, use this on alternative nights to the retinol serum. 

• Doctors Formula Lucky Dip Probiotic Skincare Product (Full Size) – RRP £89
  A surprise probiotic skincare product designed to strengthen and nourish your skin barrier for a healthy, glowing complexion.

Make Self-Care a Daily Habit

Stress management doesn’t have to involve grand gestures—small, daily self-care moments can have a big impact. Whether it’s a ten-minute mindfulness session, a soothing skincare ritual, or simply taking a breath, prioritising yourself is the key to maintaining balance and well-being.

This Stress Awareness Month, commit to making space for yourself in your daily routine. And if you need a little help along the way, the ROCCABOX Dream Skin Ritual Kit is here to ensure your ‘me time’ is as indulgent and effective as possible.

Want to look at other beauty boxes which can improve your self care and work into a lower stress routine? You may want to try our Nightly Renewal Kit or Beauty Reboot, too!