Time to think about massaging the psyche and boosting endorphins with 'alternative' methods. Pampering in any form helps. It really helps.
Today, I'm having a DIY home spa-day.
- Tea lights, aromatherapy candles - relaxing
- Aromatherapy oils – lavender, tea-tree
- Two large bottles of still water
- De-caf and fruit tea (lemon zester), and fruit juice
- Salad and vegetable
- Fish
- Fruit selection - winter berries, pears, plums, mandarins
How to have a spa day at home
- Drink plenty of fresh fruit juices, water and fruit/herbal teas throughout the day to keep your levels of hydration up.
- If you’ve prepared in advance, you should be able to make up a salad for lunch with all the ingredients from the day before. Don’t forget you’ll need some protein in there, so add some feta cheese, some nuts or a small amount of chicken or tuna.
- Make time for your meals, and if you can, eat them sitting at a table. Chew each mouthful slowly, and don’t rush your food. You have all day, so really enjoy each mouthful and savour the flavours.
- Dinner should also be relaxed, and should be light on the digestion. A piece of chicken, with steamed vegetables or more salad, will be nutritious and light.
- Snack on nuts, chopped vegetables and fresh fruit if you feel hungry during the day.
- Run yourself a bath and add some aromatherapy oils. Relax into the soothing water, light some candles and play some soothing music.
- Try to get some exercise in, particularly in the morning.
- Make the most of your day by relaxing with those activities you enjoy most. I have the latest Jim Butcher audio book on my Kindle, a soft alpaca yarn on my needles and lots of mp3 tracks to accompany on my bodhran.