Stressed? Tired? Have a headache? Try one of these ultimate feel-better right now baths #tlc

To say that this week has been mind-numbingly stressful and muscle-achingly exhausting would be an understatement. Now, all I want to do is slip my weary, achy body into a warm, relaxing bath, then slip under a fluffy duvet with a hot chocolate in one hand and The Winters in another.

But first, the bath. Seriously, there is little that compares to a warm, fragrant, cozy bath when you are feeling tired, achy and generally blah.

But as I have absolutely no energy, I am going to opt for an effortless bath, which is just as great at soaking away all cares as its more exotic relations.

Since I need to calm my nerves more than anything else, it’s the sandalwood-ginger-rose oil for me. However, I am also giving you more tried-and-tested remedies to target your specific needs.

The comforting bath
Remember when we were hurt or upset and mom would tuck us in her lap and make all the bad stuff go away? This bath can’t compete with mom (nothing can!) but it does help chase away the blues. Pour two cups of milk and a packet of oatmeal in warm water. The oatmeal exfoliates and revs up blood circulation, while the milk soothes and moisturizes. More importantly, the scent of milk and oatmeal conjures up images of mom, vacations and chilly mornings spent bundled up in a fluffy, cozy sweater.