Why Your Shower Might Be the Most Underrated Part of Your Daily Routine
In the constant rush of modern life, even the most basic parts of your day can start to feel like items on a never-ending checklist. Whether you’re juggling work, relationships, side projects, or just trying to stay afloat, the shower is often treated as something to get through, not something to enjoy. But what if that small window of time has more power than you give it credit for?
In fact, it might be one of the most grounding parts of your entire day.
A Moment of Stillness in a Nonstop World
Life moves fast. Even on the quiet days, your mind is often racing: juggling work deadlines, social plans, group chats, wellness goals, finances—all of it. The shower, though, offers something rare: stillness. No one’s texting you. You’re not expected to perform, respond, or even speak. It’s one of the few spaces in modern life where multitasking doesn’t apply.
That solitude creates space for thoughts to settle, for your breathing to deepen, for you to just be. In a culture that glorifies busyness, those few quiet minutes can serve as a reset button. They give your nervous system a chance to calm down before the demands of the day—or help wash off the stress of everything you’ve already faced.
Warm Water, Mental Reset
A warm shower isn’t just comforting, it can help you feel more relaxed and centered. The soothing sensation of warm water often helps ease muscle tension and quiet the busyness in your mind, creating a moment of calm. That feeling of warmth signals your brain that it’s okay to slow down and be present.
If you’ve ever had a sudden burst of creativity while in the shower, you’re not alone. Showers create a gentle mental space where your thoughts can flow freely, distractions fade, and fresh ideas often come to life.
Turning Routine into Ritual
You don’t need to turn your bathroom into a spa to benefit from an intentional shower routine. A simple shift in mindset such as viewing your shower as time for you, can make a difference. Maybe that looks like taking a few extra minutes to breathe deeply. Maybe it’s choosing a body wash that smells like vacation. Or maybe it’s just letting yourself stand still under the water for an extra 30 seconds, doing absolutely nothing at all.
Whatever your version looks like, it’s worth protecting. Amid life’s many demands, your shower might be one of the rare moments where you can truly unplug and relax.
Coming Soon: A Shower Designed for the Moments That Matter
At Seventy, we believe your daily shower should be more than just routine. It should be a moment that refreshes your body and mind. That’s why we’re designing shower solutions that focus on delivering a purer, gentler showerhead to help you feel your best every day.
Keep an eye out for updates from Seventy as we bring a new kind of everyday renewal to your shower—because those moments deserve a solution that truly cares.