You treat an everything shower with the same reverence as a bath. It takes place in the evening and every element is supercharged for the ultimate relaxation.

Here’s how I do it. I tell my partner that I’m going to be busy for at least an hour and that he cannot, under any circumstances, bother me during this time.

I retreat to the bathroom and lock the door. I light some candles in place of switching on the lights.

Scent is a very important component of this ritual, so I ensure the candles have an aroma in keeping with the relaxation theme. Then I hop in the shower and get the water going. I take my time. There’s no rush.

I make space to really savour every aspect. I consciously note the warmth on my skin, the soothing sounds of the playlist I’ve set up just for this occasion and then I reach for the shower gel, which has been carefully selected for the mood I’m keen to set on the night.

If I’m in need of a mental refresh (usually when my screentime has upped to an embarrassing degree), it’s method®’s Daily Zen all the way – the cucumber, green tea and seaweed scent is pure spa vibes.

If I’m planning to go from my shower straight to bed, I’ll go for Wind Down’s ultra-relaxing chamomile and lavender scent.

Pure Peace, with peony, rose water and pink sea salt, is for when my brain has been bouncing around too many ideas and I need some balance. And when I’m glum and in need of ultimate comfort, the Simply Nourish body wash, with coconut, rice milk and shea butter, is like wrapping myself in a super soft blanket.

Whichever one I choose, I make sure to load up my loofah and pause to take in some deep breaths of the scent, then do a long exhale. It’s like an instant reset.

“I embraced the ‘everything shower’ to help overcome my overwhelm – here’s what I learned…”