Welcome to our world of High Maintenance—a lifestyle that revolves around cultivating a sense of luxury, self-care, and intentional living. Contrary to popular belief, “high maintenance” doesn’t mean being unnecessarily difficult or overindulgent. It’s about refusing to settle for anything less than the best version of your life. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking to refine your current routine, here’s your beginner’s guide to embracing a high maintenance lifestyle with style and authenticity.
1. Redefine What “High Maintenance” Means
In our modern world, the term “high maintenance” can carry a negative connotation—often implying demanding or extravagant behavior. At High Maintenance, we believe this concept is more so about self-respect and dedication. Rather than excess, it’s about cultivating environments, routines, and habits that help you thrive and feel your best. This perspective shift allows you to approach your day-to-day life with intention, positivity, and a discerning eye.
Besides, et’s be honest: our hectic, often complicated lives don’t always lend themselves to maintaining a strictly ‘simple’ lifestyle. Here, we're simply embracing the complexities of life while finding ways to implement luxury and self-care to prevent burn-out and poor health.
High maintenance = high standards
2. Curate Your Environment
The foundation of a high maintenance life begins with the spaces you inhabit. Whether it’s your home, office, or personal sanctuary, creating an environment that reflects your personality and supports your wellness is essential.
- Declutter and Organize: A clutter-free space is a clutter-free mind. Keep surfaces tidy to promote calm and creativity.
- Scent Matters: Light a High Maintenance candle to infuse your home with calming or uplifting aromas. Our scents like Lush, Serenity, or Bliss, can transform your space into a mini-retreat.
- Aesthetic Details: Invest in small yet impactful accents—plush throw blankets, decorative pillows, fresh flowers and plants—that bring you joy every time you glance at them.
A thoughtfully curated environment isn’t about extravagance; it’s about surrounding yourself with pieces that uplift you and encourage a more mindful, luxurious daily life.
3. Elevate Your Self-Care Routine
A high maintenance life demands that you treat yourself as a priority. Self-care should be non-negotiable, woven seamlessly into your everyday routine.
- Daily Skincare Ritual: Rather than rushing through your skincare, treat it like a spa experience. Gently massage serums and lotions into your skin, and enjoy the soothing process.
- Bath & Body Rituals: Incorporate elevated touches like bath soaks or exfoliating scrubs. Light a candle from our Signature Collection to enhance the ambiance and signal your body that it’s time to relax.
- Mindful Movement: Choose activities that resonate with you—maybe it’s yoga, Pilates, or an evening walk in a botanical garden. The key is finding movement that feels both joyful and luxurious.
Self-care is not an indulgence—it’s an investment in your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Make these moments intentional and rewarding.
4. Practice Quality Over Quantity
Investing in fewer, higher-quality items can elevate your daily experiences without overstuffing your closet or your home. Whether it’s clothing, skincare products, or home décor, choosing lasting quality is a cornerstone of high maintenance living.
- Fashion with Purpose: Build a capsule wardrobe with timeless pieces you love (we love fast fashion, but it doesn't last). Quality fabric and exceptional fit(hello tailor) can instantly transform your outfit (and your confidence!).
- Beauty & Wellness: Opt for products that truly work for you. High-performance skincare or eco-friendly wellness items might come with a higher price tag, but they often last longer and deliver better results.
- Mindful Spending: Before making a purchase, ask if it aligns with your goals and improves your life. If not, skip it in favor of something that does.
It isn’t about having it all, but about loving what you have.
5. Set Boundaries & Protect Your Energy
Living a high maintenance life goes beyond physical surroundings and extends into your emotional well-being. Setting boundaries with your time and energy can help you remain calm, centered, and in control.
- Learn to Say “No”: Saying no is a powerful form of self-care. It keeps your schedule manageable, so you have time to do what truly matters to you.
- Digital Detox: Put your phone on “Do Not Disturb” mode during certain hours. Prioritize being present over constant scrolling and notifications. Or take social media breaks. Consider take a month off of social media. Ease into it by deleting social media during the week and indulging during the weekend. Do this for a number of weeks until you're able to take the full week off.
- Surround Yourself with Positivity: Choose relationships that support and uplift you. High maintenance living means curating not just your physical environment, but also your social circle.
Protecting your emotional space is as important as cultivating a beautiful home or upgrading your wardrobe. Boundaries allow you to maintain the lifestyle you're elevating.
6. Indulge in Luxurious Experiences
Finally, don’t forget to celebrate the joy of living a high maintenance life! Luxury experiences don’t always require huge spending—they can be as simple as intentionally creating special moments in your everyday routine.
- Gourmet Meals at Home: Experiment with recipes that feel like a treat, or plate your regular meals on elegant dinnerware to elevate dinnertime.
- Spa Moments Anytime: Treat yourself to a mini-facial or foot soak at home. Light your favorite candle (Lush, Serenity), play relaxing music, and transform your bathroom into a private sanctuary.
- Celebrate Small Wins: Reward yourself for everyday accomplishments—finishing a workout, completing a project, or clearing your inbox with a short break, a soothing cup of tea, or even journaling.
Luxury is in the details—it’s in how you arrange your day, your space, and your mindset. Seek out or create small, uplifting moments that break up the routine and add spark to your life.
Conclusion
Stepping into a High Maintenance lifestyle is about loving yourself enough to curate an environment, schedule, and habits that support your best life. It starts with redefining what “high maintenance” means—seeing it as a celebration of self-worth rather than excess or ego. By thoughtfully choosing your environment, investing in quality, protecting your emotional well-being, and indulging in mindful moments, you’ll find that living a high maintenance life is the key to harmony, luxury, and fulfillment.
After all, when you elevate yourself, you elevate everything around you. Here’s to the beginning of your high maintenance journey—may it bring you more joy, beauty, and positivity than ever before!
Ready to take your first step? Explore our range of High Maintenance candles and wellness products to help you cultivate a lifestyle that’s as luxurious as it is life-affirming.
