Turn Earth Hour into me-time by allowing yourself a long soak in the bath. Light some scented candles and break out an all-natural, package-free Lush bath bomb to fizzle up the water and deliver good-for-you ingredients that linger long after the lights turn on.

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Riding on the same note as Dining In The Dark – but much more mood-boosting, might we add – is chocolate tasting. Put together a chocolate 'pot luck' party or pick up one of these gourmet chocolate brands – some which hark of Asian nuances. Lay them out buffet style, and gather fellow chocoholics for a few rounds of 'guess the flavours'.

The darkness couldn’t make a more apt setting to find inner peace. Fluff up a pillow, put on some aromatherapy and find yourself in a comfortable seated position for an hour of meditation. Lena Franklin, an established psychotherapist, dispenses tips to establish a practical meditation ritual.

If you’ve got time to spare and intend to connect fully with nature, make a trip to the eco-resort, Tanah Aina Fahad in Raub. The sounds of cascading waterfalls and humming rivers is a natural orchestra befitting of Earth Hour. If star-gazing is in your books though, the best place to be is glamping resort Tiarasa Escapes, where a nightly ritual of bonfire lighting is held under a twinkling night sky.

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Take your lights-off initiative a little further by turning it into a workout session. For those who prefer the mindfulness route, set up your very own candlelit yoga corner at home and follow the go-to yoga routine of Omology's Kylie Denis. For a quick yet intense workout, opt for Flyproject founder, Jason Choong’s 5 go-to workouts.

Take your dinner al fresco or turn your dining room into a candlelit den, because there’s nothing more romantic than tucking in to dinner in a dim setting. Whether it’s dishes to wow a date or a low-frills dinner party, make it extra special by preparing authentic dishes, of Thai recipes lauded by the Thai ambassador's wife and Majestic Malacca's Kristang recipes, so delicious, they are sure to get conversations rolling.

In an age where social media is used to make one’s presence felt, Earth Hour is a good excuse to unplug and switch off from Facebook and Instagram. Start small with 1 hour, and if you’re serious about making it a habit, take a leaf out of social media maven Jenn Low’s digital detox tips, or Tribe boxing studio’s Mark Choo on turning off his phone.

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With lights turned off, you’re only 1 step closer to creating your very own home spa experience. All you need is a luxury product with spa-like effects – give your peepers a break with this range of eye care innovations, or opt for the convenience of a sheet mask from this list. Pamper yourself for an hour, then turn on the lights to unveil glowing skin.

If you plan to go the extra mile and embrace the dark for a few days, The Sticks is observing lights-out from March 29 to 31 with a special weekend package. Only 75 minutes from KL, The Sticks offers a couple of overnight room packages that involve a candlelight dinner, guided night trekking and a trail-cleaning drive, to finish.

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