Did you know that the most important person is the world is yourself?
Without you it is impossible to enjoy others. With all the hustle and bustle of life, finding the time to take care of you may seem tedious and time consuming. We are all busy, but never to busy to find time to pamper. Craving out some time each day will ultimately refresh your mind and rejuvenate your spirit, making you more beautiful than ever. Know that you are wonderfully and fearfully made, in order to stay that way you must pamper yourself. Here are 8 sure techniques to pamper you:
1. Meditate
Chaos oftentimes causes confusion. Find time away from everything in life and concentrate. Find a quiet place, turn off all the lights, lie down and close your eyes, then think on peaceful setting. This will allow your mind to unwind and refocus.
2. Take a bath
One of most solitude places is in the bathroom. Pick at least one day out of the week to run yourself a hot bubble bath. Soak for at least 30 to 45 minutes. Make sure you have your favorite bubble bath, lavender is a recoomended scent to purchase. It’s scent is known to aide in relaxation.
3. Get a Massage
Is your body tight and is need of a tender touch? Get a massage.You can get any type of massage, from a swedish massage which is the most common type of massage therapy in the United States.
4. Run/Walk
Burn those extra calories! Looking good is important in pampering yourself but also feeling good. Walk or run at least 30 minutes to an hour every other day. This will help trim off those ectra punds and inches and ultimately provide you wih a healthier life style.
5. Rent your favorite flick or read a good book/magazine
Dedicate one evening each week to pajamas and popcorn. Rent your favorite movie and relax or purchase a good novel of your choice. Kick back on the couch and read. Reading allows your mind to a time to rebuild itself.
6. Buy yourself a present
You don’t have to spend a fortune on yourself; a little token will you feel special. For example, buy yourself some flowers to put on your desk at work or a new fragance to wear.
7. Just breathe
Concentrated breathing helps calm your nerves and lets you step back from a strenuous situation that may lead to stress. To start your breathing excerise, close your eyes for a few minutes, keep your back straight and take a deep, audible sigh, then silently inhale. Do this until you feel calm.
8. Forgive, Love and Pray!
Enough said… 8 means New Beginnings!
DrGretchenTorbertPhD 