3 tips for a spa day from home
Lavender: The sole supply you need to relax
Writer’s note: This copywriting post was written by Shamontiel and published on Zaabox’s blog. The original link (published in March 2019) no longer works. Although Zaabox’s Instagram page has been inactive since 2019, I still respect how much love the owner insisted on showing to melanin-rich women. Of note, the repurposed post has been slightly edited for tone, interlinking and style.
You take care of your children, your significant others, maybe your parents and even work projects. But how often do you take care of yourself?
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Not only are spa days and “me time” overlooked for you. It’s not even in your top 10 list. Why? The best way to take care of anyone else (whether you're a mom or wife or girlfriend or child or caregiver) is to first take care of the person proudly proclaiming these titles.
And best of all, you don’t even have to leave the house to do it. Create your own at-home spa day.
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Find a quiet room to meditate
Lavender comes in handy for relieving anxiety, headaches, pain and insomnia. Rub some on the most important areas: crown of your head, temple, neck, behind your ears and your wrists. Then, get ready to lay down. Whether you have a traditional yoga mat and want to lay in Shavasana pose or snuggle up in your favorite comforter, just enjoy the relaxation.
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Maybe you prefer the sounds of silence while you meditate. If sitting in silence doesn’t work for your busy mind, meditation audio may help. Enjoy all kinds of glorious meditation sounds from free meditation apps, such as Insight Timer. If you’re into the sound of rain drops, thunderstorms, nature, wildlife, guitar or piano instrumentals, meditation apps like these have you covered.
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Make your bath your manicure and pedicure time
Pull out your at-home nail kit to get started on a manicure and pedicure. Don’t have one? Head to your nearest retail store’s cosmetic aisle. All you need is a foot file, cuticle clippers, foot scrub, nail files, cuticle nail pusher and a nail buffer. You can usually find them all in one kit. If you tend to need a bit more treatment on your feet, maybe grab a callous remover too. Clip and shape your toenails and fingernails however you see fit.
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And whenever you’re ready to soak both, grab your favorite bath pillow. Or, use your own pillows but make sure they just don’t get wet. Enjoy soaking your hands and feet in your favorite shea butter body wash.
Let the massage come to you
Thanks to your smartphone, you now have the power to download massage apps with licensed professional massage therapists. They’ll show up wherever you want, whenever you want. You’ve already had a manicure, pedicure, bath and moisturizer so let the professionals take care of the rest! The best part is you set your environment, the candles and music you want, and the delight of getting pampered.
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