subject: Ladies, Visit The Spa! [print this page] As a woman, you often feel that everyone and everything important must come before your needs. And if money is tight, the idea of visiting a spa is probably on your wish list but not your to-do list. Unfortunately, running yourself ragged without having anything to look forward to, or putting yourself and your health as the last thing to take care of (and consequently never taking care of it), ends up making life harder for you. You can't meet your responsibilities and duties, and as your stress levels increase, so do the stress levels of everyone with whom you come in contact. Conversely, taking the time to look and feel your best benefits not only you but those around you in multiple ways.
So how can you justify spending time and money on yourself? First, make that appointment with your Oceanside or McKinney spa (wherever you happen to live), and then read the rest of this article.
Reduction of stress is one huge health aspect of our day and age. Traditionally, stress hormones were released in a "fight or flight" situation, forcing you to either face your foe or flee as quickly as possible. Today's foes are not often a physical black bear or saber-tooth tiger. What stresses you may be constant deadlines, too much information, overwhelming stimuli all around you, or any number of situations, people, or things that give you little relief. With fewer and fewer quiet places to go and more and more expected of you, your stress levels might be ramped up to high at all times. Not only is this exhausting, it's physically damaging. You'll hold onto excess weight, lose sleep, and eat poorly as a result, all of which have other negative consequences associated with them. Therefore, taking an hour for a deep, relaxing massage every week can be just the ticket to letting go and allowing yourself to wind down. You probably notice that you sleep much more soundly after a good massage. And for a little while, at least, you are better able to cope with situations that normally have you pulling out your hair. Massage, meditation, sensory deprivation, yoga - all of these practices and more can help you achieve a better and healthier sense of what is important and what you can let go.
Further, when you feel that you look your best, you're much more confident in your ability to make choices. Being relaxed is definitely part of that. Other spa treatments can further help, such as facials, wraps, manicures, and pedicures. You don't have to become narcissistic to allow yourself a few moments a week of peace, but by showing yourself some pampering love, you'll be much more fun to be around and enjoy life to the fullest.
