7 Starters for Your Celebratory DIY Spa Day

Today I am celebrating women everywhere. 

The women in my life, close to my heart, past and present. And women around the world who continue to inspire me through all that they are and all that they do. 

Mothers... sisters... daughters/ daughters-in-laws... friends... health promoters... farmers... healthy cooks...  teachers... role models...mentors... musicians...freedom activists... truth-seekers... women who do their life's work with grace, humility, and integrity, whatever that work may be.

ALL who have added their bit  to make this world a more desirable place to live in, I am celebrating YOU!

You work hard.  So I invite you to celebrate today (or sometimes soon) by reflecting on your goodness and taking time to replenish your energies with your very own Do-it-yourself "Spa day", or even "Spa moment".  

Here are some self-care reminders to get you started:

1.UNPLUG

Always start with this one.   Putting your phone on airplane mode or even turning it off completely will change the energy in your immediate surroundings and help to become more present to the present - and to yourself.

2. A GOOD SOAK

Whenever I think "spa" I immediately think "a hot bath" with Epsom salts and perhaps a few drops of my favourite essential oil.  It detoxifies the body, quiets the mind, and relaxes the spirit.

3. A HOT BEVERAGE

From my experience, very few things spell "Spa-ahhh!" like a hot beverage.   A cup of your favourite tea, or an Unwind+Superfood Latte might be just the thing to turn stress into serenity.

4. GIVE YOURSELF A HAND

Techniques such as self- acupressure or tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) are easy to learn and just two of the many ways to release negativity and promote healing on many different levels. 

5. BREATH WORK

Balance hormones and induce a sense of calm within with slow deep breathing.  Inhale.  Pause.  Exhale.  Repeat.  It is as simple as that.

6.  STRETCH

Your body "remembers" more than you may think! Release stored tension with gentle stretching.

7.  SURRENDER TO STILLNESS & SILENCE

This is perhaps the most under-utilized of all gifts available to us, inducing relaxation and restorative to both body and soul. 

Take good care of yourself.  The world needs your strength!