Spanista Happy Friday Wellness Tip, Stressless Self Care Lite

Dear Wellness Seekers,

Spanista Happy Friday Wellness Tip, Stressless Self Care Lite is an easy way to chill out and allow yourself  to focus on making a healthy transition from a hectic work week with blazing heat in some parts of the America (especially where I am right now – Kansas City!) to calm chic.

As Labor Day weekend begins we may not have the opportunity to devote a couple of hours to our Self Care, so here is a Self Care Lite way to get yourself emotionally centered. I find that when I stop long enough to take just 45 minutes of me time on Friday after work – I am in a better state of mind through out the weekend. Everyone around me benefits too because I bring my best self to every shared experience.

After I close my Apple Notebook this afternoon, I plan on taking advantage of a Self Care Lite Ritual. Last night I selected a scented soap for my collection for my shower that is right for transitioning my mood – Cucumber Water Luxury Soap by Spring’s Eden. My 15 minute shower water temperature ranges from hot to cool.

Here is how the Ritual goes. Before getting into the shower I check my mind and mood. I jump into the shower and as I feel and hear the water flow begin to change my mood I take a quick audit to identify three things that are impacting the way I feel emotionally –  I do not want to carry them with me into the weekend – workload, relationships, stress. While showering, I sort through them until they are clearer in my mind. I enjoy the shower with the scented soap taking in the freshness of cucumber as it lifts my spirits.  I then wrap myself in my favorite oversized bath towel and take a moment to write them down in my notebook. Then I say a prayer to let them go and ask the heavens for guidance to help me next week. I let them go. They will be there when I return to the normal work week on Tuesday. I take my chilled eye mask from the frig and head for a short 20 minute nap – with the eye cooler over my closed eyes I inhale and exhale with the intention of further soothing my mind. Upon awakening I feel a new sense of stillness within – an inner clam and peace that will guide my words and actions for the better the rest of the weekend.

Now I get ready for the evening – meeting friends for cocktails and dinner. My summer Versace fragrance has light floral notes and a favorite gold bracelet brings back memories from first trip around the world. As a I am about a well accessorized life, they make the perfect finishing touches.

Spanista Happy Friday Wellness Tip, Stressless Self Care Lite – what would you do to achieve this positive effect?

To You Self Care Journey To Joy,

Ginny

Spanista Founder & Self Care Advocate