The #1 reason people go to spas is to de-stress. This is because spas excel at serenity. ‘Spa’ can also be a state of mind. Here are some ways to cope based on practices at a spa:
- Turn off the TV. Log off. Stop texting. Stress thrives on compulsions. No cell phones at the spa!
- Meditation has been proven effective on panic attacks and stress. Yoga and meditation are key practices at Leading Spas.
- Visualize a time and place when you felt stress-free. In your mind, return to that place. Is there a sound? Do you smell the sea or feel a breeze? Allow your thoughts to take you there again and gradually return when you are ready. Leading Spas create respites for the senses, but until you can be there, you also can be revived by a mental vacation.
- Get a good night’s sleep. Hot milk does work as a sleep aid. Spas know that almost everyone arrives sleep deprived.
- Make a finger painting. Get really messy. Enjoy the feel of the paint and the look of the colors. Then retire to a bubble bath. Exfoliate, moisturize and give yourself a foot massage.
- Do a good deed. And don’t get caught. At the spa there are countless ways the staff attends to guests making relaxation possible. To live the spa life, extend kindness to others and experience relaxation within yourself.
