Your Guide to Weekday Self-Care After Clocking Out From Work

How do you relax and relieve stress after clocking out from work? 

It’s easy to forget self-care amid the weekday hustle and bustle, especially with deadlines and pending tasks piling up and taking most of your time. But to avoid problems like burnout and overfatigue, it is important for you to rest, recuperate, and enjoy some much-needed TLC—not just during weekends and holidays, but also right after you call it a day at work. 

Need some tips? Check out these six self-care practices that you can easily try today. 

And don’t worry about going over your weekly budget—you can enjoy exciting Weekday Specials store deals on these pampering essentials and services when you visit SM Malls every Monday to Thursday from May 16 to June 30, 2022!

Good scents, good vibes

You can enjoy many aromatherapeutic benefits from simply lighting up scented candles, including an improved mood, stress relief, and enhanced mental clarity. Pick calming fragrances like lavender and vanilla to get a whiff of comfort while you enjoy a warm bath, read a book, or meditate.

Get up to 80% off on scented candles and other home and living items at Our Home’s Big Home Fair at SM Megamall until May 31, 2022. Buy now, pay later and 0% installment offers are also available.

Did anyone say (hair) spa day?

What’s a better way to pamper yourself than having a spa day? This self-care practice is a tried and tested way to clear your mind and enjoy peace and quiet, which are precisely what you need for your “me time”. But instead of the usual saunas and massages, go for a hair spa treatment that can help nourish and rejuvenate your crowning glory. Aside from making your hair more beautiful, it can also help undo the damage from everyday activities like heating and coloring. 

Enjoy a Hair Spa treatment for only P499 at Davids For Rever in SM City Naga until June 30, 2022.

Skincare for self-care

Signs of stress, like pimples and wrinkles, can easily manifest on your skin, so it’s important that you also pay attention to it during your busiest days and give it the extra love and care it deserves. Experts say that any act of skincare can be considered self-care, but you can always go the extra mile with a facial.

Enjoy a 10+2 promo on Hyal C Facial with Diamond Peel for only P6,000 at Skin Station in SM Center Pulilan until May 31, 2022.

Get comfort food—as a team

You can always count on good food and good company to boost your mood. After finishing all your daily tasks, grab a delicious snack with your workmates and chat about things that you love and make you happy. Establishing a strong social connection and building a support system like this can help improve your cognitive health and encourage healthy behaviors—so go ahead and share a meal with your work friends.

Be one of the first 100 customers to dine in at Zark’s Burgers on Mondays to enjoy a buy one, take one deal on your favorite Zark's Ultimate Burger. No minimum order is required to avail of this promo, which runs until June 30, 2022.

Time for retail therapy

Sometimes, a little shopping is all you need to de-stress and cheer yourself up. As long as it’s within the budget and a wise buy on your part, it’s okay to treat yourself to something nice—like new clothes, shoes, and bags that you can use everyday. 

Score stylish pieces for up to 70% off during Mossimo’s end-of-season sale at SM Center Sangandaan, SM City Valenzuela, and SM City Grand Central until July 15, 2022.

Sweet, sweet weekdays

During hectic days, you may find yourself reaching for desserts to feel less agitated or boost your mood. According to researchers, this is because sugar reduces levels of cortisol, the hormone associated with stress. For a quick pick-me-up or a way to cool down after an exhausting day, order sweet treats like Graceland Bakers Plaza’s Cheesy Halo Petite and let your exhaustion melt away. 

Save as much as P25 on Graceland Bakers Plaza’s Summer Bundle Deals, which includes Cheesy Halo Petite for every meal, at SM City Legazpi until May 31, 2022.

Aside from these Weekday Specials discounts, you can also claim exclusive e-vouchers on the SM Malls Online app and redeem them in-store for more weekday treats. For more exciting discounts and promos, visit the SM Deals site or download the SM Malls Online App!