Who doesn’t want a life that’s more juicy, more engaging of your senses, more…romantic? Romanticizing your life is a wonderful way to connect with yourself creatively—and it’s a lot easier than you may believe.
But what does it mean to romanticize your life?
Romanticizing your life means viewing your mundane, daily moments through a lens of wonder and appreciation. It means finding beauty and joy in an otherwise rushed and ordinary life. It’s about transforming routine experiences into memories you’ll cherish.
The mindset of romanticizing life is important because it fosters gratitude, enhances your mental well-being, and infuses your life with a sense of purpose and excitement.
You can romanticize your own life if you start by savoring simple pleasures, practicing mindfulness, and seeking out small adventures. Embrace creativity and let your imagination roam with magic and meaning.
Here are some ideas to get you going!
Gift Yourself Some Fresh Flowers
Flowers are one of those personal gifts that appeal to multiple senses while also being relatively affordable, making them a wonderful addition to your daily romantic life.
There’s nothing better than waking up in the morning, walking into your kitchen, and smelling fresh flowers while you have your morning beverage. There’s also nothing better than sitting down at your desk and being greeted with a colorful arrangement as you work. Go out and buy the flowers.
Set an Ambient Mood at Home
From decadent candles to Himalayan salt lamps, there are plenty of easy, quick, and cheap ways to set a mood for your home. In Danish culture, a practice called “hygge” makes ambiance and cozy lifestyles a high priority for living well and joyfully. And you should, too—there is a reason why Denmark is considered one of the happiest countries in the world.
Set the mood of your home with dusky twilight using a string of little fairy lights, a beautiful candle that crackles as it burns, or a Himalayan salt lamp, which has even been rumored to offer a few health benefits.
Go for a Nice Nature Walk
Head to your closest botanical garden, arboretum, courtyard grounds, or other similar environments to romanticize your everyday walks.
Walking in a place that feels lush and is filled with natural flora and fauna is a great way to positively impact mental and physical health as you take in all the pleasurable senses, such as a fresh breeze, the smell of flowers, and the gorgeous sights.
Walk slowly and intentionally as you observe the beauty around you. You might even take a break on a bench to read a book or sketch.
Buy Yourself the Extra Special Products—and Use Them
How often do you go shopping only to put the “special” items back or peruse the windows of an expensive boutique without going in to buy what you want?
Romanticizing your life means actually purchasing the products for yourself and using them in all their luxury. Get the nice items—whether it’s for a sensual bath, a rich skincare routine, or anything in between—and set up the perfect environment for yourself to relax into your self-care ritual. Maybe it’s a decadent bath bomb, silky bath bubbles, or a rejuvenating face mask. Just learn to enjoy the nice items.
Create Your Own “Life Soundtrack”
A fun and unique way to romanticize your life could be to create a playlist of songs that are just totally “you.” Think of nostalgic songs, inspiring lyrics, or tunes that invoke personal emotions.
You can then play this soundtrack anywhere you go or during anything you do, setting a mood that you yourself created. Make it your background music as you do chores around the house, sit at your desk working, or cook a meal. Feel inspired by using music to make life just that tiny bit more enjoyable.
Cook Yourself a Fancy Meal
If you live alone, your meals are likely to be lackluster at best. Cooking a meal that is both delicious and tantalizing to look at is a great way to romanticize your day and learn something new.
Cooking is an activity in which you meditatively take your time, following the recipe as you focus on each aspect of preparing, cooking, and eating. Be intentional and romanticize the journey rather than the destination. Here are some fantastic cooking films to inspire you.
Once you’ve finished cooking, set your table with some nice candles, flowers, or other decor that brings you a small sense of joy as you sit down to your meal handcrafted with love.
Get Back Into Writing Snail Mail
Did you ever have a pen pal as a kid? Did your grandma ever send you cute cards for your birthday? These days, snail mail is almost a thing of the past, but it is truly a wonderful way to romanticize your life.
Take intentional time to write and send a letter or a card. Get creative with pretty stationery, nice pens, stickers, and more to make your snail mail more vibrant. Join an online forum to find new pen pal friends, or even ask your real-life friends if they’d like to start an exchange. This is a great way to express and connect with your artsy side.
Take Yourself Out on a “Self-Date”
If the thought of going out to a nice restaurant pales you with shame, it’s time to start loving your own company by making self-dating a romanticized part of your life.
Take yourself out to a top-notch restaurant. Get dressed to the nines, all for your own pleasure. Order the fancy drink. Splurge on the decadent meal. Afterward, take yourself for a nice stroll through the park or go indulge in some delicious dessert at your favorite sweets shop.
Feel good about enjoying your own company and treating yourself to the nice things you deserve—plus, this sets you up for a winning love life, because you’ll have already set the standards for yourself!
Book That Premium Spa Experience
Do you ever think about just taking a day to go have a luxurious spa treatment? Now’s the time!
A wonderful way to romanticize your life is to pamper yourself without regret. Go to the best spa near you and take a look at their offerings. What stands out? Maybe it’s a Swedish back massage with hot stones, or maybe it’s the full-service facial. Whatever it is, treat yourself to it, and don’t worry if there’s no one else to go with—giving yourself a much-needed break is the perfect reason to go.
Wake up for Morning Sunlight & Movement
Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, waking up to natural morning light and some movement is a great way to romanticize your life.
Ensuring your best health is maybe the ultimate way to take care of yourself, so this step not only romanticizes your life but improves it as well. Even if you are a full-fledged night owl, try your best to do this even just once a week.
Morning light helps charge you up for the day and renews your circadian rhythm. Light movements, such as stretching, yoga, or Tai Chi, are excellent ways to start your day by connecting with your body and boosting your energy.
Spend Time Doing Some Deep Journaling
Journaling is one of the most underrated ways to romanticize your life. Whether you are writing for the sake of writing, writing to record events or ideas, or writing to dig into the inner workings of your psyche, journaling is an amazing way to connect with yourself and feel more mentally rejuvenated.
Writing is often a catharsis that can help with many different life issues. Journaling to romanticize your life is even better—make journaling something pleasurable. Set the tone for your sessions by organizing your desk space to make it feel calm and inviting. Put on soft music or nature sounds as you write. Or, go outdoors with your journal in a free flow.
Practice Being Mindful and Grateful
Perhaps the best way to romanticize your life is to simply sit back and be present, mindful, and grateful for all that you are and all that you have. Mindfulness is what allows you to be aware of everything you do, so the romantic side of life is – without a doubt – a mindful activity.
Just like mindfulness, practicing gratitude too is a wonderful way to romanticize your life as well by looking at it through a lens of thankful acknowledgement. Being grateful for our lives is inherently romantic in that we actively count the blessings and see the good happening—especially the good we are giving to ourselves.
Jorie Logan
Jorie Logan is a copywriter, brand strategist, and traveler with extensive solo travel experience. She’s passionate about sharing stories that empower women to explore their world and discover their authentic joyful selves.