A Spa Retreat - Ahhh...

At home or at the spa, services that relax and nurture your body also relax and nurture your mind and soul.  Treat yourself to a spa retreat this month.  If time and/or funds are tight (as they often are this time of year), then give yourself a "spa retreat" at home.

Choose one or more of the following activities, whichever appeal to you:

• Manicure
• Pedicure
• Bubble bath
• Long shower
• Aromatherapy (essential oils or scented candles)
• Nap
• Facial
• Yoga, Pilates or gentle stretching
• Meditation (silent or using an audio recording)
• Fresh made soup (chicken, lentil or vegetable)
• Journaling
• An uplifting movie
• A tall glass of water, with a wedge of lemon
• Herb tea
• Snuggling up by a fireplace 

If you have a willing partner, you might even be able to finangle a massage.  If not, treat yourself to a self-massage:  do a few minutes of very gentle stretching and finish by gently kneading your hands and feet, being sure to cover each finger and toe and both the tops and bottoms of your hands and feet.

Ahhh...