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Pampering to Reduce Stress
In many ways our lives as mother so different than our husbands or significant partners. As moms, we don’t get days off from being moms. We truly don’t have”down time” day to day and the time to pamper ourselves. We’ll it’s truly hard to come by extra time. To take the time to pamper ourselves occasionally, but it’s truly necessary. Our health and well being is just too important to ignore, so many of us are very stressed and don’t take actions to combat the stress properly.
With being a mother and primary care taker for your family, there is no vacation time, sick days or paid leave. So when we have a illness happen or if we have just an off day, the whole family can be effected. So what can we do to help our own health to continue to be the best mothers? One thing we can do is just to try and reduce our own stress. We all have stress, it may be at different levels. The source of our stress my come from different sources, but it does exist. Stress has a physiological effect on our bodies. Many illnesses have been directly linked to be stress related.
Stress has been linked to:
1) Cancer
2) Diabetes
3) Breakdown in the immune system
4) Alcohol and Substance Abuse
5) Cardiovascular Disease
So in what way can we reduce our stress? You can reduce your stress by –
* Read up on the source of your stress. For example – If you have business problems seek out books and read up on it. Seek out a business counseling service, if the problem continues.
* Gain control of your situation. We can change our lives for the better by changing it up.
* Take regular vacations. Even if you can’t take a full vacation, go away for a full weekend. It could make a huge difference in your stress.
* Exercise regularly. We often don’t exercise enough while stressed, it truly can help your body and mind.
* Use daily affirmations. Affirmations posted around your home help – “I am stronger than anything I face” or “I am at peace, calm within and strong”
* Try meditation. Meditation has an amazing effect on the body.
* Talk it out with a therapist. Whatever is causing your stress, may be something which may last for a while. A therapist may help you to put your stess in perspective.
* Sleep more. Get enough sleep every night.
* Talk it out. Talk to your friends about your stress. They may be able to help you with it or how you feel about it.
* Seek out spiritual help. Contact your religious group in your area for advice, if you feel you need to talk it out.
* Eat healthier. You’ll feel better and be able to cope with your stress better.
* Use aromatherapy. The scent of many different types of aromas, can reduce your stress and help you sooth your nerves.
* Try Herbal teas. Herbal teas are a great natural way to reduce your stress
* Go for a Massage. Massage can reduce your stress by volumes.
One Hour of Pampering – Me Time!
How does an hour of pampering time sound? A great start or end your day! Moms have a right to have ME TIME!
We are the most selfless ladies! We make the sandwiches, pack the snacks, change the diapers and run the errands. Often we are in the car all day. We don’t eat properly or slow down even for a moment!
We all need more relaxation in our lives! Our inboxes are full, our lives are chaotic at times with all we do. Most of us are far too over scheduled and don’t even realize it, till something happens, a wake up call.
Self love, from time to time is good for the soul! Sit and relax for an hour. An hour is not that much time to take out of your day.
Gather up your facial mask, a little time, and enjoy the hour. The much needed indulgence is long over due. Calm time is needed to reflect, every now and then. We all can benefit from a good foot soak and warm robe. Relaxation is a good thing!
Food for thought : No one ever died from taking too good care of themselves! Many ladies have died from not taking good enough care of themselves.
Tip: A favorite robe can be tossed in the dryer for a few minutes to make the experience a little more indulgent. Enjoy!
The ribbon is for all the great women who have battled breast cancer. My life has been touched by the disease and maybe yours. I think we all love someone or know or someone who has had it.
Take care ladies! Thinking of you!
The Ultimate Bath Experience!
Does the sound of an Ultimate Bath intrigue you? You can create the ultimate relaxation experience and your own oasis right at home!
How long has it been since you’ve been in the tub for a soak? Maybe years? Through no fault of our own, we just forget how wonderful baths are.
The health benefits are abundant by taking a bath. A good bath can help you feel better about yourself. A bath can clean out the toxins in your body, clear your mind, help your sinus cavities clear, relieve stress, help you sleep better, help your mood and help you be a happier you.
Ladies we all really do need to relax more! Our lives are so full of activities, chores, lists, errands, appointments and the days run by. When was the last time you took long bath? Think about it, have you even had the time to take a good long soak in the tub? The sad fact is, many of us stop taking baths as soon as we have our first child. For career ladies, it may stop once we great a career going. We just don’t make time for it anymore and it’s not a priority.
The ultimate bath, let’s start thinking and preparing. The ultimate bath experience, what comes to mind for you? What do you enjoy most? Start planning ahead now and have the items at home, so when you get the chance to indulge, you can.
What do you enjoy the most? Figure out your own must haves, be it the candles, music, aromatherapy, scrubs, shower gels, bath bombs, loofahs and essential oils. The list goes on of the ingredients to you can add to your own ultimate bath. In the need of some new towels and a new robe, go for it and really enjoy the experience.
Enjoy!
Day Spa Getaway at Home
Have you ever consider taking a day for yourself, at home and pretend your at a spa? After you drop the children at school, or off on the bus. Then take care of you for the whole day. Use the day for yourself escape into the tub and stay there for as long as you like. Recharge your mind,body and sole all at once.
Prep for the day ahead of time and pick up everything you’ll need to have this wonderful day. Make a special trip to purchase all of your items : facial mask, hair treatments, music, candles, lotions, oils, body treatments, skin care, foot products, etc. You can make it as complicated as you like, depending on how much time you have before your little loves are home.
I know we just can’t take off and go to a spa, with all we do as moms. It’s about the small indulgences to feel balanced and healthier. Time to make you feel great and be a better mom.
Inexpensive Pampering Ideas For Summer
Summer is definitely a time when a woman needs some pampering, but not every one can afford an expensive trip to the spa or a weekend away at a bed and breakfast. On the other hand, every one can afford some inexpensive pampering while laying out in the rays of the sun, soaking up the warm weather and relaxing atmosphere.
Reading a Book
Some people find that simply laying out in the sun enjoying a good book is the way to go. If this sounds like something that you would enjoy, then be sure to schedule a day with your family in which you take time and you enjoy your book while basking in the sun. If you don’t enjoy the sun, then find a nice, cool shady spot somewhere in your yard or even at your local park.
Pedicures
There are several kits nowadays that allow you to give yourself a home pedicure for about half the price it would cost at your local day spa. Even if you don’t have a pedicure kit, you can still give yourself a professional pedicure with a file brush, foot and cuticle cream, and nail polish. You can even have a little pedicure party with a few girlfriends in which you enjoy some drinks outside and give each other pedicures.
Catered Lunch or Picnic
When you hear a catered lunch, you may think it cost a lot of money, but catering is very proud term. Catering could mean going to your local sub shop and getting a few sub sandwiches or having getting a big salad and bread sticks from you favorite pizza place or Italian restaurant. These are cheap options for lunch and best of all you don’t have to make anything. Invite a few close girlfriends over and have a picnic in your yard or at the park. Gives you time to catch up on gossip and enjoy a nice lunch.
Every one deserves a little pampering every once in awhile. This is especially true for moms who may have to deal with the kids being home from school in summer, as they need the time away to focus on themselves.
Weekend Home Spa
This book just screams pampering. Creating a home spa? I can imagine this with a group of girlfriends or just a day alone. Either way would be remarkable and much needed as the Winter has taken it’s toll on skin and emotions.
I’d love to take a day and focus on me. Just put away the computer and turn off the tv. This book shows 4 different ways to create your weekend home spa; cleansing, energizing, relaxing and pampering.
I can also see giving this book to many women in my life so they’ll remember to focus on themselves. Build a gift basket around it and set up their home retreat.
Quick Mommy Time Out
It’s such a luxury to be able to pamper myself after a long day at the office or a day spent shopping at the local mall. After getting the family fed, the kids in bed and the house quiet, I like to take a nice long bubble bath, light a couple of candles and enjoy a good book. At that moment, I am surrounded by my favorite scent of Cucumber Melon, the flickering light of the melon scented candles sooth my soul and I get lost in the chapters of my book. Its times like that when I can imagine I am the queen of my own castle and the stressors of the world just melt away. I come out smelling lovely, feeling sexy and refreshed!
Sample Gal
The sample gal box is on sale now. Get great samples from many companies in one cute box. It’s like Christmas and in fact it’s a great way to get some stocking stuffers and other add on gifts for your family and friends.
I love getting different samples and not knowing exactly what I am going to get each month. Some of the items are not sample size! You just never know, but it’s always worth more than the price.
Mom Retreat in PA
I know there are a ton of PA Mom’s that I know and I told Mia that I would pass on her retreat information to all of you. I wish I lived closer so i could go. The place looks great and it’s going to be a weekend all about taking care of just you. My favorite motto!
The retreat will focus on the principles in Mia’s book Time for mom-ME: five essential strategies for a mother’s self-care. Spa treatments and lots of relaxation along with classes to help you remember to make yourself a priority.
View full details of the event on the time for mom-me website. You can never be disappointed in taking time to remember how important you are as a person and not just a Mom.
If you can make it, let her know I sent you. I promised I’d put up some blog posts for her and help get the word out. I’ve got to find something closer for me to attend.
What is self love?
Self-love is an understanding that caring and accepting oneself provides healing. Just as we express care for our children when they have an interest, a hurt, make a mistake or fall, showing ourselves the same understanding provides us room to grow. When we express self- love, we refuel our spirit and refresh our life. Make room for yourself today to finally take cooking lessons or to enroll in that aerobics class. Remembering what you love is a great starting point.
Five simple strategies to show yourself love this month:
- Make yourself a priority! Choose to place yourself at the top of your list of things to do.
- Choose an activity for you. Along with scheduling gymnastics or swim class for the children this month, choose an activity for you. Perhaps you could take time to have tea with a friend, take a short walk after dinner or join a book club.
Write yourself a love letter!Take some time and review what qualities and traits you like about yourself. Begin your letter with: Dear_____, You are …… (Be sure to use words that describe your personal attributes).
Schedule a check up. Place your health at the top of the list this year. When was your last medical appointment? Are you healthy? Do you have important medical questions? Let’s get them answered.
Take a long bath weekly! During the evening, schedule a long bath with yourself. Remember to plan ahead and bring a favorite book, music or special fragrances that invigorate you. (I love the products at Carole’s Daughter. Here is the web site at www.carolsdaughter.com. These products make me happy.)
Place something beautiful in your home just for you! Light your favorite candles or buy yourself flowers this month.
Live Fully,
Mia
Challenge! During this month keep something beautiful that you love in your life daily.
And to get you started creating your own list of goals, I would like to invite you to claim your free access to my E-book “Eliminating Mommy Burn-Out”. Get free access at www.helpformomsreport.com.
From Mia Redrick- Author, Time for mom-Me:5 Essential Strategies for A Mother’s Self-Care and Finding Definitions, a self-care community for mothers www.findingdefinitions.com
If you are in the PA area and in need of making time just for you, think of going to Mia’s retreat! The Time for mom-Me Retreat is set for Sept. 26-28th in White Haven, PA. Let her know Val Selby sent you.