In a world obsessed with elaborate beauty routines and curated wellness trends, nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar is reminding us that the most nourishing forms of self-care are often the simplest—and have been practised for generations. Sharing her thoughts on Instagram, she celebrated the quiet, unsensational rituals women once embraced without fanfare, from setting aside fresh milk for a peaceful cup of afternoon chai to slipping away for a 20-minute nap. These timeless habits, she says, carry a kind of beauty that no trending routine can match.
According to Rujuta, true self-care can be as gentle as keeping a little fresh milk aside from the morning supply, a small act that once allowed women to enjoy an unhurried cup of tea or coffee on a breezy balcony, guilt-free. Another age-old ritual she highlights is the post-lunch nap—no phones, no TV, just pure rest. This, she notes, was the original “beauty sleep,” keeping hormones balanced, skin glowing, and tempers soft.
She also recalls how jewellery care was once an act of both adornment and legacy. Women routinely wore jewels or fresh flowers, and younger family members knew which pieces would be passed down to them. It was a way of celebrating the body in the present while gracefully accepting life’s impermanence.
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One user shared how the mention of flowers brought back a special memory of bringing mogra gajra for their mother, who would relish its fragrance and wear it in her hair with a smile no beauty could match. Another recalled how the post evoked memories of their mother’s and grandmother’s time, calling it timeless and beautiful. Someone else spoke about their own no-phone ritual during tea or coffee breaks, while others thanked Rujuta for reminding them of lost traditions and offering a refreshing perspective in today’s world.
According to Rujuta, true self-care can be as gentle as keeping a little fresh milk aside from the morning supply, a small act that once allowed women to enjoy an unhurried cup of tea or coffee on a breezy balcony, guilt-free. Another age-old ritual she highlights is the post-lunch nap—no phones, no TV, just pure rest. This, she notes, was the original “beauty sleep,” keeping hormones balanced, skin glowing, and tempers soft.
She also recalls how jewellery care was once an act of both adornment and legacy. Women routinely wore jewels or fresh flowers, and younger family members knew which pieces would be passed down to them. It was a way of celebrating the body in the present while gracefully accepting life’s impermanence.
Internet reacts
One user shared how the mention of flowers brought back a special memory of bringing mogra gajra for their mother, who would relish its fragrance and wear it in her hair with a smile no beauty could match. Another recalled how the post evoked memories of their mother’s and grandmother’s time, calling it timeless and beautiful. Someone else spoke about their own no-phone ritual during tea or coffee breaks, while others thanked Rujuta for reminding them of lost traditions and offering a refreshing perspective in today’s world.
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