Happy New Year! It’s 2023…And welcome to the new year!

It’s time to make an upgrade and start putting ourselves first with a self-care routine that gives us the inner strength to deal with whatever the new year brings.

It’s no secret that people who don’t give themselves the care that they give to others will usually end up stressed and burned out. To stop this happening to you, develop an attitude of nurturing - take care of your mind, body and soul every day, in small ways and occasionally (but regularly) bigger ways too. Self -care is non-negotiable these days, but you have to make an effort to make space for it.

Here we want to share a few self care tips -

Do something physically energizing

Whatever floats your boat, make time for it if it makes you feel good. This could be a series of stretches, Pilates or yoga, a run, a swim or a walk in the park. Just get that activity up.

Stretch it out

Hunched over a desk or in a car? Bodies aren’t meant to be cooped up so stretch it out. Find a set of effective stretches that stops your body feeing like it’s ten years older than it really is. Your muscles will thank you for it. If you want to do even more for yourself, get a professional involved; book a massage! LUMIÈRE Awaken the Senses Aromatherapy Massage helps balance your nervous system and reduce stress effectively.

Try a mini-meditation

Begin or end your day with just one minute of deep breathing, while focusing your awareness onto your body, inner thoughts, and feelings. This is an exercise that’s also useful to do during the day when you feel stressed and need to take time out.

Write a Gratitude List

Focusing on all of the things that you're thankful for will put a happy spring in your step. Try to think of three things every morning or evening. Or when you feel down, refocus with three things to be happy about.

Make an appointment with a counselor

Find someone non-judgemental to talk to about your innermost thoughts; It doesn’t have to be a therapist or psychologist; it could also be a spiritual mentor.

Book a massage or a spa treatment!

We may have mentioned this before but taking the time to invest in yourself is a supreme act of self-care, and we think you should indulge in it as often as you can. Remember, being consistent is the key to success. Did you know we have a monthly spa membership that allows you to come for treatment once a month at the best value of our treatment? Check out the details and benefits of our spa membership (insert the link). We can also customize a membership just for you. Just give us a call 604-306-7531 or email us info@lumierespa.ca