SEASONAL wellness
HOW ARE YOU DOING? A SIMPLE QUESTION THAT IS USUALLY FOLLOWED BY A SIMPLE ANSWER. TAKE A DEEPER DIVE INTO HOW TO EQUIP YOUR SPACE FOR REAL WELLNESS AND SELF-CARE. CREATE A SPA-CATION AT HOME.
by SHARON L. SHERMAN, ASID
SPA-CATION AT HOME STARTING WITH THE ESSENTIALS
A spa day at home might be just what you need to chase away the winter blues and pamper yourself. Before you start, make sure you are equipped with salt scrubs, a robe, quiet music (and headphones, if you prefer), fragrance (candles or essential oils), a few undisturbed hours, skin care products, water or other healthy hydration to drink, foot care products, soft cozy towels, hair care products, and yoga pants and lush socks for after.
We are often asked, "how are you doing?" but how
Do you, like me, often find yourself dreaming of
often do we take a moment to give a deeper answer
escaping to a favored oasis to relax, unwind and
to that question other than, "I'm fine" when often we
reset? Do you dream of sinking into a hot bath,
are not fine? Today, we are surrounded by buzzwords
floating on a pillow of scented water bathed in a soft
like self-care, mindfulness, and wellness, reminding
warm light? What if we could simply open the door
us we need to find ways to recharge when we're
to our spa-cation - without leaving home? We can.
really *not fine."
Creating a personal wellness sanctuary is possible
For me, recharging means a wonderful spa getaway.
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and it all begins with creating the experience.
SEASONAL LIVING MAGAZINE
