treat yourself to something healthful

[sunshinelula]

While indulging once in a while can be healthy, you might wish to rethink the types of gifts you give yourself. If you are more likely to splurge on something unnecessary, you might instead consider giving yourself something that could contribute to your overall health and well-being. A warm, soothing bath with bath salts or a healthy organic meal can be luxuries that not only make you feel like you deserve them but also make you feel better about yourself today. You may find that taking care of yourself may seem decadent at first, but by putting your energy into your deeper needs, you are actually treating yourself to the best gift of all—a healthy mind, body, and spirit.

One of the greatest delights we can give ourselves is the time and space to heal. After we put so much energy into our work, it is easy to want to treat ourselves to something that only has a passing interest for us. Channeling this energy into another form that has the potential to revitalize and heal us, however, allows us to benefit from the fruits of our labor on a much deeper level, and what initially seemed like an indulgence can then become a profound lifestyle change. By rewarding yourself with a healthy treat today, you will benefit from it for the long term.

dailyom

this is SO relevant to me right now. i'm re-focusing my energy into things that will nurture my spirit and body, and help me grow as i move forward on my path of well-being.

[bellacola]

I love that.

I think that sometimes we feel like we can't afford or don't deserve those things, and instead will purchase a nail polish or a cheap Target shirt or whatever as a poor substitute.

Maybe we ought to start a thread about the various healthy splurges we can give ourselves!

Maybe it can be a sticky!

[Swoopie]

I agree with both of you and on top of all that we, as women, are nurturers. We nuture our kids, spouse, aging parents, grandchildren, the vegetable garden, the dogs, the cats and the list is endless. Endlessly giving to others so much so that we forget about ourselves.
I really wish we had a stickey or forum devoted to pampering ourselves.

Look at this:

Banana Avocado Face Mask

1small ripe banana
1 small ripe avocado
2Tbsp plain natural yogurt
2 drops vitamin E (slice open the vitamin and squeeze out contents)
Mash the banana and avocado togethr to form a thick lime green colored paste. Add the yogurt and vit. E and mix well.Cleanse and gently steam your face over a bowl of boiling water covering your head with a towel. Massage the mixture over into your face and leave on for 15 minutes; then rinse. This mask can be left on up to 25 minutes.

Beauty benifit:

The potassium and natural oils in the banana and high fat and protein(plus vitamins A,D, and E)in avocado moisturizes and refreshes dry or sun-damaged skin.

And ohlala it feels good. Nice way to take time out.

[sunshinelula]

omg, Swoopie- that sounds divine!!!!!!

[bellacola]

Isn't avocado for dry skin? What about oily?

[bellacola]

Here are a few suggestions:

1. Massage schools have cheap massages.

2. Whole foods and Central Market (or the upscale grocery store of your choice) sells prepared foods that are made from good ingredients. Make sure you ask about fat/cal/sodium/etc before you buy!

3. Raven sells bath bombs, etc!

4. Make a date with yourself and go for a walk, or go to a fun cafe (for the love of God, skip Starbucks!) and have a tea, or go window shopping

5. Join a gym!

6. Find a workout buddy and go walking

7. Shop etsy for beautiful handmade items that are often inexpensive!

8. Make a drive free day once a week (this is only soothing if you do a lot of driving, like I do )

9. Or, make a day where you absolutely, positively get out of the house (if you tend to be stuck)

[Manyfeathers]

All great suggestions.

Go wherever your spirit leads and don't allow any worry to go with you.