The past few months have been a time of heightened stress and anxiety for everyone and isolation has made it even more difficult. Instead of going to the spa or grabbing coffee with a friend when you’re overwhelmed, you now have to find ways to decompress at home. This can look like watching your favorite movie, going to bed early, cooking a healthy meal, or practicing self-care.
Whether you are stressed about your family’s health, your employment, or the state of the world around you, some intentional self-care can do wonders for your mental health. Take some time this weekend and focus on taking care of your body and mind with these tips for hosting a spa day at home.
Ditch the Distractions
To set up your home spa day, physically remove all distractions from your space. This might mean setting your phone, laptop, or tablet in a different room, asking your partner to watch your kiddos, or just closing the door. This step will help you detach from everything that is going on around you and focus on yourself. To help set the mood, try hanging one of these printable hangers on the door for privacy.
Use a Checklist
The purpose of your at-home spa day is to relax so try not to stress about putting your day together. For easy planning, use this spa checklist. From mani-pedi tools to face mask ingredients, this checklist covers everything you need. This will help shop and prepare ahead of time so you can maximize your day.
Prep the Recipes
To make your day extra special, whip up some DIY face masks, hair masks, lip scrubs, and salt soaks. Follow the simple steps for each recipe for stress-free preparation for your spa day at home. Choose one of each for a complete pampering schedule.
Self-care doesn’t have to look like a professional massage or a weekend away. Take some time for yourself this weekend and create an at-home experience that will refresh you for the week ahead.
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