Day of Hope #46
Thursday October 13, 2016
Goal: Self-Care Inside and Out
Quote: “Self-Care is not Self-Indulgence, It’s Self-Preservation.” - Audre Lorde
Today I took the day off work and enjoyed my day of hope. This was one of those typical weekdays of hope for me. I went to the park to Journal, then to my awesome guy Jordan’s salon to get my nails done. Then to the spa for a massage and facial. Instead of telling you the same old spa story I thought I would let you know some of the benefits of each item which might explain why I like them so much.
Journaling
“Journaling is like whispering to one’s self and listening at the same time.” – Mina Murray
13 Benefits of Journaling:
Achieve Goals and Track Your Progress
Gain Self Confidence
Improve Writing Skills
Reduce Stress
Strengthen Memory
Helps Improve Your Mood
Improves Mental Health
Inspires Creativity
Enhances Critical Thinking
Heightens Academic Performance
Boosts Intelligence
Decluttering Your Mind Helps You Think Better
Helps Organize Your Life
Massages
“Touch the body with a healing massage and you heal the mind and calm your spirit.” – Unknown
13 Benefits of Massage:
Increase Immunity Function
Decrease Inflammation
Lower Stress
Improve Flexibility
Increase Circulation
Relieve Muscle Tension
Eliminate Dead Skin Cells
Increase Energy Levels
Improve Sleep
Quicker Recovery Between Workouts
Less Pain and Soreness
Decrease Anxiety
Increase Muscle Memory
Facials
“Facials are workouts for your skin.” – Unknown
13 Benefits of Facials:
Renews Skin Cells
Decrease Puffiness
Unclog Pores
Quench Dry Skin
Tones the Skin
Slow Onset of Wrinkles
Blood Circulation
Aids in Lymphatic Drainage
Relieve Psychological Distress
Reduce Signs of Aging
Detoxify the Skin
Even Out Skin Tone
Tighten the Skin
Nails
“Your nails are a way to speak your style without having to say a word.” - Unknown
13 Benefits for Nails: Manicure, Pedicure
Prevents Infections
Promotes Healthy Blood Circulation
Younger Looking Skin
Identify Problems Early
Exfoliates the Skin
Moisturizes the Skin
Boosts Nail Health
Improved Mental Health
Removes Dead Skin Cells
Relaxes the Body
Strengthens Your Muscles
Reduces Cellulite
Prevents Ingrown Nails
My lesson of hope: All these items are beneficial for my health the wellbeing to enhance my inner goddess. They are good for the soul and mind. It does not hurt to look fabulous after.
