9 Ways to Renew, Recover and Feel Your Best

These days everyone is rushed, overwhelmed, overworked and exhausted.  The multitasking lifestyle of 2015 is running people ragged.  By the time Wednesday shows up people are wondering how they’ll ever make it to Friday.  We could all benefit from a bit of R & R!  It may seem impossible to carve out time for yourself, but it’s so unbelievably important and you’ll feel so much better when you do.

Here Are 9 Ways to Renew, Recover and Feel Your Best:

1) SLEEP:  Getting enough sleep is a game changer.  While you sleep, your brain and body are recharging.  It’s a beautiful thing to wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and ready to face the day.

2) EXERCISE:  Find a type of exercise that you genuinely enjoy.  How can you tell you’re enjoying it?  When you don’t feel like you’re exercising!  The time flies and you weren’t even aware that you were getting a work-out because you were having so much fun.  This has a two-fold benefit of calorie burning plus enjoyment and feeling HAPPY goes a long way.

3) EAT ‘REAL’ FOOD: It’s so much easier said than done, but people who cut out processed foods are changing their lives from the inside out.  Preservatives, food colorings and other chemicals have no place in our bodies so eating foods in their purest form – especially fruit & vegetables – will surely help you to feel your best.

4) DO WHAT NOURISHES YOUR SOUL: Maybe it’s petting a dog, going on a hike, writing, painting, doing a crossword puzzle or gardening.  Whatever it is that gives you that feeling of pure and genuine joy at the core of your being – make time for that!

5) DRINK MORE WATER: Every cell in our body needs water to function and water helps flush out all of the toxins that are floating around in our bodies.  Hydrating is important on a cellular level and it gives our outer appearance a boost as well.  If you want glowing skin & shining healthy hair, up your daily water intake.

6) SAY NO: We all wear so many hats in our lives – mother, daughter, sister, wife, employee, friend, etc.  It’s impossible to be everything to everyone.  One of the best things you can do is get comfortable with saying ‘no.’ Obviously there are some obligations that you can’t avoid, but for the more flexible variety – don’t hesitate to put yourself first once in a while.  Sometimes you just have to set boundaries, unplug and disconnect.

7) PAMPER YOURSELF: You will literally and figuratively be a new person after you exfoliate!  You’ll remove a layer of dead old skin and uncover a soft, healthy new layer below.  After exfoliating, you’re surely putting your best face forward.  If you’ve never had a professional facial, there’s no time like the present.  However, exfoliating isn’t just for the face!  Try exfoliating all over & let your other body parts feel luxuriously pampered as well.

8) GET A MASSAGE:  Hands down, there’s just nothing that compares to a professional rub down.

9) BE YOURSELF: There is nothing more relaxing and rejuvenating than being comfortable in your skin, loving yourself for who you are, and moving through the world as the most authentic version of yourself.

MINT SPA offers a wide variety of services that are sure to help you renew, recover and feel your best.  Trust our staff to treat you to the relaxation that you deserve.  Visit mintspa.org to book your appointment today!