@Nature_Lover_ i with you on the nails thing. Mani / Pedi is awesome time especially as an add on to a cuddle day. Here’s a few CC members enjoying doing just that recently! 🤗💛
My number one self-care protocol is probably cuddling. It is very nurturing and grounding for me.
@CelestialTouch thats such a sweet idea and outlook! @OhioMike Love it!!!
I think that mani-pedi is best in a James Bond themed Italian restaurant. That's why I'm opening the Moneypenny Manicotti Mani-Pedi.
It's simple but my favorite part of the week
I run a hot bubble bath, exploit, and lotions up with some lavender lotion. Get in the bed with my favorite snacks and watch my shows or read a book. ☺️
@Cuddle_meRobin What do you mean by "exploit?" Also, I love your pompadour.
New kid on the block, hi everyone:)
I often start the day with yoga. But I get my biggest relaxation by exploring nature: either hiking, biking , or paddling through it. Once done, a hot shower and a good read. WHat I don't do: (equally as important) minimize social media, little TV, less and less news. I don't sweat the small stuff.
For me acupuncture (gives me the best sleep and calmness for several days) and exercise at home
Sauna & beach is life
@Cuddle_meRobin You had me at lavender 💖 Sounds like the perfect way to unwind and treat yourself.
@lesmis33 I had to think about it a little, but I think exploit was supposed to be exfoliate?
After a swim at the gym (or any exercise routine), I like to go the jacuzzi, then cold shower and sit upside down on a pool lounge chair (kinda 'legs up the wall').
@achetocuddle oh that makes sense! A nice exfoliating bath sure is a grand time, isn't it? Thank you for your help as always!
Video games with a good drink. My go-to is Vitamin Water.
Or gym. The best self care combo is if I can gym and sauna, or gym and massage chair
Or nails. Having good nails just makes me feel more put together.
Really enjoyed reading everyone's responses.
I'm one of those types that are so into helping others around them, my self care can be left on the back burner. 😬😬
Finally took a break this week, well needed.
Deactivated on here and turned off phone. Read a whole novel in the woods and took advantage of the wood burning sauna by the lake. 💯
Thanks for inspiring me everyone. ☺️
Bubble bath with cedar and lavender oil. Candle light and soft music. Infra-red sauna. Hot tub under the stars. A few hours at the beach. One perfect Old Fashioned at a favorite restaurant. Writing in a coffee shop. Meditation, tai chi, and stretching. Gardening. Staying offline for weeks at a time: no news, no social media, no CC, nada.
@Sideon oh I have been meaning to try infra-red saunas. How were your experiences with them? If you don't mind me asking of course.
Always balancing the things I need to do with the things I want to do.
@lesmis33 - cedarwood sauna... The scent alone is comforting. Add in the infrared, which silently heats you and not the air around you, and you have a warm invisible hug. The panels get warm but not uncomfortable, you can lean against them. There are no big fluctuations of temperature. But a traditional sauna with heater and hot stones is also heavenly. That instant blast of heat from adding a cup of water to the stones is fantastic.
Not entirely sure this is the right place, but I feel it fits here... kinda.
I recently discovered retinal for skin care! I suffer from caustic acne due to my incredibly oily skin and it has been doing wonders. It is even getting rid of some of my acne scars I've had since I was in my pubescent years. I highly suggest it!
I've been leaning in to embodied/somatic movement practices, especially since having COVID in November I haven't fully recovered my strength and stamina. Facial and scalp oil massages. Choosing a perfume or scented oil to match or enhance my mood and wearing it just for me. Lingering over a hot tea and a book. Doing nail art and glue ons to keep from picking my natural nails. Having girls' night with my meta - pizza, cocktails, chick flicks, and our boyfriend banished for a few hours 😂
Well, I take Ashwaganda gummies or St. John's Wort capsules 💊 for stress management "internally".😊 I exercise at least 3 to 4 days a week (with whatever dvd I choose to pop in, walking with Leslie Sassoon, Denise Austin (she is so peppy with her cheery yet husky sounding voice. Lol! 😄I love Denise!🤩) or Jane Fonda (yep, she's still doing exercises well on into her 60s😊) 🚶♀️🚶. Sometimes its yoga 🧘♀️with Cathy Smith or Sarah Ivanhoe , Sweating To The Oldies with Richard Simmons, Latin dancing dvd 💃 or Walk N Punch with George Foreman and YES for added flair I do wear actual boxing gloves while working out to that particular dvd🥊😁🥊) and I will ALWAYS manage to schedule a spa day monthly or bimonthly (IF bills are becoming more hectic then usual during said month😉). Spa Days usually involve massages 💆♀️, saunas and/or various body treatments to a possible choice of a "Spa Package Deal) that's going during said month.😊
I live for my Spa Days!💆♀️💆💆♂️
And lighting scented candles🕯are a MUST in my house, especially after cleaning it up. 😁