Happy Monday! Another week and this week is March Break. While I still have to work for a few of the days of the week, I am dedicating a lot of this week for working on my March goals. This past weekend, I got quite a bit of work done on my dissertation and made plans to see friends throughout the week.
Today, I am practicing some self-care with two of my best friends and we are going to a day spa to relax and have some well-deserved “me” time.
Here are some of the benefits of having some “me” time and going to a spa:
- If you go with friends, it’s a great place to catch up and be in the presence of other people while also being away from the hustle and bustle of life.
- Stress relief. Life is busy. Why not do something different from your typical routine and take a break from your busy schedule and go to a spa?
- Increase your serotonin and dopamine levels. As someone who has has chemical imbalances in these areas from time to time with anxiety, studies show that massages release these chemicals having positive effects on stress relief.
- Detox. Massages, facials, the whole deal – they all have detoxification effect on the body helping lymph nodes release toxins.
Whatever you choose to do today, be sure to practice at least one thing for self-care. Happy Motivational Monday!
From Panic to Plate 