Have you ever been told that you were selfish for wanting to take some time out for yourself? If so, hopefully the person that told to this nonsense is no longer someone who you communicate with! The old notion that taking the time to invest in and care for one self is selfish is not only outdated, but it’s highly problematic. Self care is an integral part of a person’s overall physical, emotional, mental, and even spiritual health and well being, so it’s important for everyone to make it a priority in their lives. While many people feel a sense of guilt for engaging in self care, or may even make the excuse they are simply too “busy” to do so, not practicing proper self care is only a recipe for exhaustion, stress, and decreased productivity and performance.
Although self care can be practiced in a variety of different ways and can mean something completely different to everyone, a popular form of self care is a to indulge in professional spa services. Whether it’s getting chemical peels or skin care at medical spas, getting facials, therapeutic massage, or even a manicure and pedicure, spa services can be a highly beneficial way of practicing self care.
Although many people write spa services as an unnecessary luxury, they are for many people a treat that allows them to engage in some much needed and much appreciated self care. Here are just some of the benefits of choosing spa services as your means of self care.
A healthier appearance
Although spa services can provide several emotional and mental benefits, perhaps one of the greatest benefits of a trip to the spa is looking as rejuvenated as you feel. Services such as facials, therapeutic massages, manicures, pedicures, and hair services can do wonders in terms of enhancing your appearance and creating a natural glow that is sure to get noticed. Instead of taking drastic measures such as invasive cosmetic surgery or in office procedures such as Botox injections, you can achieve a younger, more youthful, and more vibrant appearance with a spa make over.
Increased confidence
What better way to boost your confidence than by taking advantage of spa services? Even a simple manicure can do wonders in terms of making you feel rejuvenated and more confident. A day at the spa might just what you needed in order to put an extra spring in your step. Confidence is the best accessory to sport and can do wonders in terms of improving your work performance, your level of comfort in social situations, and even your interpersonal relationships. Exuding confidence allows you to command respect, and feeling good about yourself sets an examples to others.
Better health
Did you know that many spa services go beyond improving surface appearances can be quite beneficial for your health? Pedicures for example can be especially beneficial for diabetics who need to be meticulous in their foot care. A massage can be particularly therapeutic due to its ability to increase circulation, relieve stress and muscle tension, all while giving the body’s lymphatic system a much needed boost. Many spas also offer alternative or holistic medical and spa services such as acupuncture, which has been used for centuries to treat and perhaps even cure a variety of ailments.
Can you say…namaste?
People often forget the importance of maintaining their emotional and mental health through self care, and this negligence can result in a number of problems that can manifest physically, such as stressed, decreased immunity, blotchy, itchy skin, puff eyes, dull hair, and and overall unhealthy appearance. The best way to combat these aging symptoms is to incorporate stress management techniques, such as spa services, into a regular self care regimen.