Why Everyone Deserves the Occasional Spa Day
Between our jobs, families, household chores, and all the other responsibilities that come with modern life, it can often feel as if we barely have a minute to ourselves. Indeed, with a stacked to-do list, many of us find ourselves simply running from one task to the next.
That might be fine over the course of a week or so, but multiply it by months, and it’ll begin to take its toll. High stress levels, low energy, and a frazzled look will eventually become part of the norm.
That’s why it’s important to take the occasional time for yourself, to treat yourself to something that nourishes the mind, body, and soul. On that front, there’s arguably no better solution than spending an hour or so on the receiving end of a relaxing spa treatment.
Still need some convincing? I’ve put together just a few reasons why everyone deserves the occasional spa day.
It’s an Instant Stress-Buster
Modern life is stressful, and it often feels like there aren’t too many easily-accessible stress-busters that can keep our stress levels down. Many of the ones that are within reach, such as spending time in a gym, are not always the most appealing.
Spa treatments provide instant stress relief, helping to effectively lower your body’s cortisol (the stress hormone) levels. Combine that with the endorphins and dopamine that these treatments release, and it’s no surprise that people leave their spa treatments feeling more relaxed than they’ve felt since, well, their last spa treatment.
It Helps to Boost Sleep
Life is easier to manage when you’ve got a good night’s sleep under your belt. Alas, getting those 7 - 9 hours of quality sleep is, for many people, increasingly difficult. Studies have shown that the number of Americans with sleep issues is on the rise, with around 1 in 3 adults not getting adequate amounts of sleep each night.
Spa treatments can do wonders for making it easier to fall and remain asleep at night. According to their website, the relaxation and spa treatments at Spencer’s can be highly effective for putting your body and mind into a sleep-ready state, particularly the Swedish massage, hot stone therapy, and head, neck, and shoulder massage therapies. Book yourself an evening appointment, and you should find that you sleep right through the night.
It’s a Disconnect
One of the reasons why life feels so stressful all the time is that there never seems to be an ‘off’ button. With all of us staring at our screens for more hours than we’d care to admit each day, it’s little wonder that many of us are finding that our brains and moods are constantly fried. Taking an hour or two to enjoy a relaxing spa treatment offers the perfect opportunity to disconnect and simply enjoy the pleasures of giving ourselves a luxury treat.
And if that’s not enough to convince you, then maybe this will: life is hard, and you deserve to feel good from time to time. That’s really all the excuse you need.