Revitalize Your Spirit: A Guide to Healing Rest

Written By: Sandi MacCalla, Founder - LifeSkills Academy ~ 2/26/2024

You are worth investing in. Take time to nurture your mind, body, and spirit, and watch your strength and resilience grow.

In a world where peace seems elusive and stress abounds, finding moments of healing rest becomes essential for maintaining balance and well-being. Let’s explore proactive steps you can take to prioritize personal care and counter the effects of stress on your mind and body.

• Me-Time Spa Treatment – Schedule a weekly half-hour tub soak, ideally before bedtime for a deeper sleep.
  
  
  • Create a tranquil environment free from interruptions, allowing yourself to unwind fully.
    
    
  • Enhance your soak with detoxifying ingredients like green tea (5-10 bags) or Epsom salts to relax, feed your skin and ease muscle pains.
    
    
  • If you like a really hot bath, keep water nearby to rehydrate.
    
    
  • Indulge in calming activities such as reading, aromatherapy, music, candlelight, and applying nourishing lotions.
    
    
  • Apply lotion or body oil while still wet to leave your skin silky smooth.
    
    
  • Embrace the practice of gentle drying:
    
    
    • do not rub - blot instead
      
      
    • allow a light layer of moisture to naturally absorb
      
      
• Essential Oils - Discover the therapeutic benefits of lavender,eucalyptus, and peppermint.
  
  
  • Inhale the soothing scent of lavender to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. Lavender fields are harvested in the Pacific Northwest during July – a good time to renew your supply.
    
    
  • Harness the revitalizing properties of eucalyptus and peppermint to uplift your mood and energy levels.
    
    
• Tea-Time Tranquility - Replace your daily caffeine fix with the peaceful influence of tea.
  
  
  • Explore a variety of herbal and decaffeinated options to find the perfect blend for relaxation.
    
    
  • Experience the art of savoring tea as a mind-calming and soul-soothing practice.
    
    
• Serenity Prayer
  
  
  • Embrace the wisdom of the Serenity Prayer to find peace amidst life's uncertainties.
    
    
  • Discover the power of surrendering control and focusing on what truly matters.
    
    
  • Explore both the short and long versions of the prayer to deepen your spiritual practice. Both versions are available when you join our website – LifeSkills Academy.

In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, prioritizing personal care and healing rest is more important than ever. By incorporating these proactive steps, you cultivate a sense of balance and well-being to help you navigate life's challenges with grace. We all need to find our balance now without exhausting ourselves. Now is the time to stand strong. It’s in our DNA.

“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.”
~ Eleanor Roosevelt

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