Take some time to focus on yourself. Build resilience and recover from stress by practicing self-care. These positive, healthy habits can help improve your focus, your sense of well-being, and strengthen relationships. Check out these five options to feel great, to take a relaxing break, and to live your best life.
1. Wrapped in Tranquility.
Care for your body and mind with this Stress Relief Aromatherapy Wrap. The treatment begins with an invigorating exfoliation. Next, aromatherapy oils are applied neck-to-toe. Therapeutic oils infuse your skin with a warm, soothing fragrance. Savor the alpha state’s peaceful, floating sensation of wakeful relaxation. Stress Relief Aromatherapy Wrap, $75, Alisha’s Spa Euphoria, 1307 New Holland Rd., Reading, 610.775.7040. alishasspa.com
2. Write On.
Small or big, writing about what you are thankful for in life provides hope and improves your mood. This gratitude journal features a bright, cheerful cover, insightful prompts and inspiring quotes to spark your creativity. Studies have found that journaling can improve sleep, boost self-confidence and strengthen your immune system. Gratitude Journal, $14.95, Firefly Bookstore, 271 W. Main St., Kutztown, 484.648.2712. fireflybookstore.com
3. Treat Your Feet.
Enjoy silky soft feet with this indulgent treatment. Soak your feet in warm, salty water while your hands and arms are massaged. Next, your feet are exfoliated with a salt scrub, handmade by Paisley and Company in Kutztown. To finish, legs and feet are massaged with Paisley’s revitalizing Peppermint Bee Butter. 60-Minute Foot Soak, Scrub & Massage, $65, The Salt Lounge, 4 Wellington Blvd., Ste. 110, Wyomissing, 610.743.4613. thesaltlounge.net
4. Warm Up.
Sit back, relax and reap the health benefits. Combined with Himalayan salt, this infrared sauna uses light to warm your body directly. You can burn up to 600 calories in one 30-minute session. Relaxing in the sauna provides benefits like weight loss, detoxification, reduced inflammation, and relief from joint pain. Infrared Sauna Session, $30, Soul Centered Wellness, 2619 Leisczs Bridge Rd., Ste. 200, Leesport, 717.269.9820. soulcenteredwellness.org
5. Care and Comfort.
Give your skin some extra attention with therapeutic, organically sourced oils. Crafted in small batches, this topical CBD lotion is made in-house at Bee Fit & Healthy. 1000 mg hemp/CBD oil is combined with copaiba oil and cannabis cream, along with a delightful blend of peppermint and wintergreen oil. 1000 MG Topical CBD Lotion, $26.95, Bee Fit and Healthy 1133 Penn Avenue, Wyomissing, 610.927.6985. beefitandhealthy.com
