While we are celebrating a new year with new beginnings, our bodies aren’t getting any younger. This is why it is so important to take care of yourself physically, mentally and emotionally. By taking care of yourself, you can improve your overall quality of life as well as your relationship with others. If you are like many others who want to make self-care one of your New Year’s Resolutions, here are some tips to help you get started.
1) Schedule “Me” Time
Whether you are a stay-at-home mom or a career woman, you must take time for yourself. Going off to be alone for as little as 15 minutes each day can help reduce your stress significantly.
2) Drink Herbal Tea
Certain teas can have a very calming effect on your mood as well as benefit your health. When you are taking those few minutes to be alone, adding a cup of tea to the mix can be the ultimate stress reliever.
3) Breathe With Intention
While this is something that most of us don’t think about, how you breathe can be just as important as breathing in general. One great way to improve your mood and memory is by inhaling through one nostril and exhaling out the other.
4) The Power of Scent
Now that you have improved your breathing technique, you can improve what you smell. With aromatherapy, you can inhale fragrances such as lavender, peppermint, and others that can help relieve stress. Adding a diffuser with essential oils to your home or office is a great way to improve your mood quickly.
5) Become One With Nature
Whether it is through gardening or a simple walk outside, being around nature is another great way to improve your mood. Time spent outside can reduce stress while helping you feel calmer, think better and more.
6) Get a Scalp Massage
If you want to relieve stress while improving the blood flow to your scalp, scheduling regular scalp messages can do the trick. Not only are these great for improving your mood, but the increased circulation can help stimulate hair growth.
7) Celebrate You
While one of your goals might be to grow out your hair, you will be amazed at how fulfilling personal growth can be. When it comes to self-care, you shouldn’t just stop at your appearance or mental health. Caring for yourself also means being your biggest cheerleader and celebrating your accomplishments, no matter how small.
8) Enjoy Your Friends
If you are lucky enough to have a supportive group of people in your life, make sure you spend time with them. Whether you are looking for a place in Winston-Salem to celebrate a promotion or just want to hang, make time for your friends as well. Having an active social life can help improve your overall well-being as well, so take advantage.
9) Get Inspired
If you are in need of some motivation, try listening to podcasts that speak to your desires. You can hear how other people in your position were able to overcome as well as learn tips for improving your circumstances.
10) Have a Good Laugh
Laugher helps the brain to release hormones that instantly make you feel good. Even if you don’t have a group of friends to laugh with, try watching a funny show.
11) Take Care of Your Face
Of course, you want to make sure your skin is properly cared for. However, the muscles in your face are just as important to your looks as well. Qi Massage & Natural Healing Spa offers deep penetrating facial massages with the use of stones. By relieving tension in the face, you can help to improve the circulation, and even look younger.
12) Eat Mindfully
When it comes to improving your looks, you must certainly consider what you put on the inside of your body. Eating fruit, nuts and other healthy snacks is a great way to cut out the bad stuff while improving your health. Many fruits such as berries contain antioxidants, fiber and have many health benefits.
13) Change How You See Food
The purpose of food is to provide our bodies with energy, so we can perform daily tasks. If one of your resolutions is to lose weight, one of the best ways to do this is by changing what and how you eat. By eliminating junk and only consuming foods that are beneficial, you can meet your goal much faster.
14) Get Your Body Moving
Of course, diet is not as effective without a good exercise routine. By just adding a 15 minute workout each day, you can develop a healthy lifestyle. Eventually, you will find that you are able to increase your stamina, and push your workout even further.
15) Walk It Out
Even if you aren’t quite ready for a regular fitness routine, you would be surprised at how beneficial a mid-day walk can be. Walking after you’ve eaten your lunch can help you get a little exercise in while improving your energy and concentration.
16) Give Your Eyes a Break
As your health improves and you are doing well at work, don’t forget to take it easy on your eyes. Working in front of a screen all day can be tough on them, so allow them to rest after awhile. Every few minutes or so, look off into the distance for some seconds to give your eyes a break.
17) You Are What You See
When it comes to considering your eyes, don’t forget about the look of your environment. Having the right layout in your space can make a world of difference when it comes to your mood and how you think. Having a cluttered space can cause you to lack concentration and have a poor mood.
18) Challenge Your Mind
Another way to improve your brain function is to continue learning. Consider taking a painting class or look for other creative activities in Winston-Salem. Learning helps keep your brain young and can prevent cognitive issues later on in life.
19) Maintain Your Skin From Head to Toe
Having a great complexion shouldn’t stop at your face but continue to your entire body. A Vichy Table Shower allows you to increase the circulation in your entire body. Qi Massage & Natural Healing Spa offers this full-body scrub that can leave you with a radiant complexion all over.
20) Maintain Your Treatments
After you have scheduled services for your skin, it is important that you do at-home maintenance as well. In order to maximize your self-care routines, you must use good products at home, so you can maintain your skin’s supple appearance.
21) Go Window Shopping
Shopping can surely be a most joyous experience; however, it doesn’t have to be costly. Whether you actually purchase the items or not, your brain will still release the same feel-good hormones anyway. The next time you need “retail therapy,” try doing some window shopping online for a quick boost of dopamine.
Taking care of yourself is not just about your looks but your overall health as well. While looking good does help you feel good, make sure you are tending to your mental and emotional needs also. If you are interested in services that can help you improve both, book with Qi Massage & Natural Healing Spa today.
