15 WAYS TO ROMANTICIZE YOUR LIFE

Be the main character in your life because you will not be that in anyone else’s. Your life is your responsibility and romanticizing it is a way to enhance the beauty of this gift called life.

I remember having the main character’s energy when I was younger. But as I grew older, I developed more empathy than was required. I started putting the needs of other people before mine.

I cannot say that it is a bad thing to do, but what it did to my personal growth journey is not something that I am very fond of.

You see, giving too much to others while depriving yourself of the care, love, compassion, and support from yourself may leave you feeling lost and without any self-esteem.

As Ram Das quotes

“I can do nothing for you but work on myself and you can do nothing for me but work on yourself.”

What I have realized is, that if you focus on yourself and become the best you can be, everything falls into place automatically.

Now, having this main character’s energy and romanticizing your life does not mean that you have to become self-centered and a narcissist. It just means to be there for yourself like you are your hero!

Support yourself like you would support your favorite footballer or your favorite character in Marvel movies. Love yourself and have faith in yourself. BE THERE for yourself. Celebrate yourself!

WHY ROMANTICIZE YOUR LIFE

• Firstly because no one else will do that for you. Your life is your responsibility and no one else’s. Let this sink in you.
• It will make your life more interesting. Romanticizing life will help you give yourself more joy and love. You will end up doing things that bring true joy to your heart and naturally, your life becomes more interesting than before.
• It will help you love yourself. If you are someone who is not quite fond of yourself, romanticizing your life might help you to change that.

15 WAYS YOU CAN ROMANTICIZE YOUR LIFE

1. Accept yourself wholeheartedly

Waking up early, going to the gym, reading books, dressing up well, none of these is going to make you feel better if you are in denial of who you are.

Accept yourself just the way you are!

You are a unique being and there is no other person like you on this planet. Appreciate your uniqueness and treat yourself with kindness.

I understand that it can be a very difficult task for some of us, but just do it anyway. It will give you more peace than any therapy could. Go ahead! Be brave and accept yourself just the way you are!

2. Romanticize life by being your biggest cheerleader

Have you ever started any project or any habit and left it mid-way because you got some negative feedback from someone?

That was me before. I was one of the best examples of a person who seeks external validation.

Relying on external sources for motivation is the quickest way to give up on your dreams. People will not always be supportive and say kind things to you.

They do not know you and what your dreams mean to you.

Unfortunately, this may include your loved ones too.

But you do you. Be your biggest cheerleader. Support yourself like you would support your favorite footballer. I mean it!

3. Be kind to yourself to be able to romanticize life

There are already enough people judging you, you do not need to add yourself to that list. No, no, no.

Be kind to yourself and your journey.

Have compassion in your heart for the pace with which you are growing. Believe in a bright future for yourself.

Be hopeful of the good things in life. Your life will have a happy ending, and if it does not then remember what Shahrukh Khan says in his famous movie “om shanti om” picture abhi baki hai mere dost (the movie is not over yet!)

4. Buy yourself flowers

Uffo! The joy that flowers bring in your life! If you are fond of flowers like I am, but you seldom buy it for yourself, I urge you to give it a try.

You don’t need to wait for an occasion to buy flowers. Also, don’t just wait around for someone to give it to you.

Buy them from the local market and decorate your home with them. Seeing something beautiful in your environment makes your heart smile!

5. Dress up beautifully to romanticize life

I have not put in effort to dress well for 80% of my life so far.

It was only when I started my work as a teacher that I started to put in the effort to look good and let me tell you, it boosts your confidence immensely.

My father often used to tell me that confidence is something that has to come from within a person and not from something he/she wears.

So, it was natural for me to not pay too much attention to my looks. Though my dad is correct, dressing up well does help you feel good (I am sorry Dad).

Put in effort to wear clean and ironed clothes. Put light makeup on and indulge in perfumes and everything nice!

You can also try out different styles of clothing for a change.

Again, let me tell you one more thing about myself in this context. When I was younger, I wore only black blue, or grey colored clothes. I stuck with jeans and shoes.

Nowadays, I have more variety in my wardrobe and that helps me romanticize life on whole another level.

6. Listen to booting songs and imagine yourself in it as the main character

I remember when headphones were a novel thing to our generation, I would listen to my favorite song on repeat.

It would transport me to a place where I felt like the main character in that song. It would make me all gushy, especially if it was a romantic song.

That experience was something else!

Nowadays, music is so easily available to us that we take it for granted.

When was the last time you only listened to a song without doing any other task side by side?

To be able to feel the boost that music gives us, try listening to it mindfully. Imagine yourself as the hero winning over your battles when you listen to these boosting songs.

7. Put money where you always wanted to

Take it as an investment in yourself. That dress you think you would rock in, that book you think can change your life, that trip that you believe will fill your heart. Go for it!

Life is too short to restrict your desires. If you need money for those things, look for ways you can earn more. Save for the MEANINGFUL things in your life.

If you want to upgrade yourself by enrolling in some course but think it will be a waste of money, believe your gut and just go for it.

Instead of spending money on things you do not care so much about, save it and use it to buy things that will give you true joy.

I know a boy who dwelled in guilt for buying a good pair of shoes (expensive ones) for his gym but spent a lofty amount every month on alcohol and other trivial things.

8. Create a self-care routine that will help you romanticize your life

Not everyone is lucky enough to have someone in their lives who will take care of their needs. Most people are too busy in their own lives to think about the other person.

Build a strong self-care routine for yourself. If you want some ideas on self-care habits you can also check simple and doable self-care routines you can try to change your life.

Indulge in hot water baths, go for nature walks, pamper yourself, eat healthy. Do it all for yourself.

9. Invite your friends over for tea

Instead of going for parties and to the pub all the time, invite some friends for a high tea. Conversations over tea are kind of my cup of tea if you know what I mean. Me and my friends do this quite often and we imagine us doing it even when we get old.

Clean your house, choose a comfortable spot and brew a hot pot of tea.

Keep mouth watering cookies (chocolate, butter, plain cookies) as snacks. You can also bring some momo and chips if you like.

Dress up for the occasion and enjoy this little get-together with your friends while spilling some tea! (not literally though)

10. Sip and enjoy your wine

Sipping on your wine is a whole ritual. Do not ever drink your wine in some ordinary glass or cup.

Take out your wine glass, put some fruits and cheese on a plate, slip into your clean and cozy night suit, and sip your wine while watching your favorite series.

Let the wine enter your body and relax you to the core(Please do not take this as an encouragement for you to dwell in alcohol. This is only applicable on some days). Savor your wine slowly and take full pleasure of it.

11. Plan your best day

What does your perfect day look like?

Whatever it may be, plan it. Plan your perfect day at least once a month and do all the things that makes your body, mind and soul fill with joy.

Go for a walk, take a nice hot bath, visit the beauty parlor, read a nice book, and enjoy a nice movie with your partner. Whatever it is that gives you pleasure, do that and live your life a little more on those days. In fact CELEBRATE life by planning your perfect day!

12. Meet people more often who resonates with your energy

Not all people resonate with us. So, when you meet someone who makes your heart light and you enjoy their company, make an effort to catch up with them.

Spend more time with such people. It will not only make your life more interesting but will also make you happier in life.

13. Pick up a new hobby

When life starts to get boring kindly pick up a new hobby. Think about it. Do you remember getting bored in your childhood days? I assume most of us can’t. We were so busy learning, exploring the world that boredom seldom hit us.

Don’t let age kill your curiosity and learning spirit. Keep learning new things in life to be able to keep the child within you ALIVE.

Pick a new hobby. Learn it as a child learns how to ride a bicycle for the first time.

This is one of the healthiest way to romanticize your life.

14. Journal about your favorite part of the day

A new day begins, you work and your day ends. Do you spend your days in such a manner? If yes, at least take out some time to reflect on your day. Think about the day that you just lived today.

Go through the day in your mind from the moment you woke up to the time you sit down to journal your thoughts.

Write down the best part of your day and also try to live it one more time in your head before jotting down your feelings. This will help you end your day with something sweet and happy.

15. Watch movies in theatre

With the OOT platform on the rise, it is very rare that I go to watch movie in the theatre. But whenever I go, I enjoy the movie a bit more than usual.

I highly recommend you to go and watch movies in the theatre from time to time. You can also dress according to the theme of the movie to make it more exciting.

It will make you fall in love with your life a bit more.

So, remember to book a ticket to a movie that you have been waiting to watch and enjoy it at the theatre with a bucket of popcorn.

That is all for ways to romanticize your life. I hope it will help you fall in love with LIFE a little more.

You can share any experience in the comment section below that you may wanna let out.

Thank you and have a nice time ahead!