5 ways to “Treat yo self”
It doesn’t matter if you are single or with a significant this Valentine’s Day, your first love is yourself and there is nothing wrong with a little self-care.
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Fan or not, Tom (Aziz Ansari) and Donna (Retta) from Parks and Recreation got the right idea about taking a day to “Treat Yo Self”! Some of us don’t have the luxury to take a full day off from our routine to escape to the spa but finding a few minutes to take a moment for you can’t be too hard. Right?
5 ways to “Treat Yo Self”:
1. Sip {or bathe in} some bubbly
Champagne helps your heart, smooths your skin, and more! According to health.com, Champagne’s carbon dioxide may help tighten your skin, and its polyphenols combat redness. Cheers to that!
“Bubble” Bath
Combine 1 cup powdered milk and 1/2 cup Epsom salts in a bowl; add 1 or more cups of any sparkling wine (no need to splurge on the pricey stuff) and 1 tablespoon honey warmed in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir, then pour into running bath water. When the tub is full, add in rose petals—they’re a natural emollient that hydrates and tones. To double the indulgence, sip a glass while you soak.
2. Hug it out
Warm embraces are a way to be kind to yourself. Researchers have found that frequent hugs from a partner can lower stress and lead to greater happiness. Snuggling up with a pet has been shown to reduce blood pressure by up to 10 percent in as little as 15 minutes. Puppy love also prompts the release of serotonin, prolactin, and oxytocin, hormones that trigger relaxation.
3. Set the scene
Sure the candles and soft music fuel the calming mood of a spa, but the spa is ultimately the place you find serenity because you are encouraged to leave your worries at the door. Bring the spa to any space; office, home or in the car, with aromatherapy.
Inhaling essential oils can help attain a pleasurable emotional balance. A balanced emotional state in turn can have a therapeutic effect on physical problems.
4. Tend to your Back
Massage may seem like an unaffordable luxury, but research suggests it’s a necessity! “Treat Yo Self” Day is certainly an excuse to splurge on a Spa Massage Experience. A massage therapist can focus on your body’s specific needs. What’s great about the Spa of Essex’s menu of treatments is that there are Monthly Special’s to choose from as well as fully customized options if you want to go all out on YOUR day!
5. Enjoy yourself
Is your mouth watering for the new restaurant that’s been the office buzz? How about those dance lessons you keep seeing a Groupon for? Constantly talking about the idea of Board Game Night with friends? There are so many activities that the cost outweighs the benefit it can have on your overall well-being.
Seize the day! “Treat Yo Self” with whatever your body is telling you it needs – right now!
How are you going to treat yourself today? Post your ideas in the comment area below.
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