The winter months serve a purpose. They help us look inward. Be mindful of our inner selves. Getting cozy indoors and spending a lot of time with loved ones. Then spring arrives, and we yearn to throw open the windows. Stop and smell the flowers. Embrace the outside: not only nature blooming away but also our own "outside". Suddenly a pedicure is in order. A new floral blouse is just the thing to banish away winter. We feel renewed and rejuvenated. What better time to pamper yourself to the fullest as you welcome the spring back into your life?
At home spa
No Time for a Mani-Pedi?
No worries. Dust off your favorite nail polish and do it at home. A great way to keep your nails in good shape all year, is to add collagen powder to your morning smoothie. Collagen powder nutritionally supports your nails, hair, and skin making it a very good beauty product. Collagen is also good for joints; we all know a mother’s work is hard on the body! Moisturizing is also key for smooth hands and feet. Use a good hand cream and a foot balm to make those tired feet feel as good as that nail polish will make them look.
Bubbles to Take You Away
There is nothing better than soaking in the tub after a long day, especially if your muscles are aching. Arnica Muscle Soak can help to soothe your soul with lavender, energize your soul with rosemary, and warm your muscles with natural ingredients.
This Kitchen is For Dancing
Put on your favorite dance music and dance your heart out while you make a cup of tea. Organic green tea is great for a quick pick me up and has lots of antioxidants. Tulsi tea is a stress-busting tea that feels empowering. A nice fruit tea to remind you of the summer months to look forward to, Raspberry Peach tea is a refreshing change. You've got 4 minutes!
Be the Goddess You Are
Decadence shouldn’t be saved for the famous. Everyone should enjoy some luxuries that whisk you away from the busy world and transport you to your happy place - a place where you can be the Goddess you are. Try aromatherapy with essential oils to awaken your female sensuality or a meditation oil to help you feel more connected with your roots and the Goddess Mother Earth.
Flowering Herbs
Flowering herbs can help balance our mood and contain many healing properties that can both calm or uplift whether they are mixed in foods, found in teas, used topically, or as aromatherapy. Most are easy to find and are a must-have for any wellness pantry.
Peppermint
Peppermint is naturally an energizing, cool and soothing herb – good to be used on an upset stomach, as an energy boost, or as a natural decongestant – clearing the passageways for deep breathing and healing.
Passion Flower
An herb that calms and soothes that can help with nervous tension, anxiousness, and sleeplessness.
Ashwagandha
Also, known as Indian ginseng, this herb is excellent for those who are stressed so much it is hard to function, exhausted all the time, and agitated often. Ashwagandha is also recommended for anti-aging and boosting the immune system.
California Poppy
These pretty flowers contain mild pain-relieving properties, California poppy is helpful for those with nervous twitches and great for tension headaches.
Chamomile
Maybe your own mother or grandmother gave you this when you were little and had an upset stomach? So, the familiar comfort factor is already there for this popular herb that has calming properties, soothes irritations, and aids digestion.
Lavender
Don’t be fooled that lavender is just a pretty purple flower. This herb can help relieve nervous tension, anxiousness, insomnia, and restlessness. Lavender is also incredibly relaxing and boosts the mood. Because it smells so wonderful it is an aromatherapist go-to and encouraged to be included in everyone’s daily life.
Crystals
Anxiety and stress keeping you from unwinding? We spend so much time working and when we aren’t at work, we are still connected to work phones. Combined with the juggle of family, social life, and goals for wellness and relaxation – it is a recipe for mental exhaustion and often emotional difficulties such as stress and anxiety.
How can crystals help stress?
Crystals and semi-precious stones have been used for healing since ancient times and were highly valued for the properties they possess. Every crystal holds a unique healing property and is believed to harness the energies of the moon, the sun, the earth, and the oceans. Crystals contain vibrational energy that has a long traditional history of being used to ward off sickness, channel positive energy and rid you of negative energy. This energy through the vibrations of the crystal will direct the flow within the emotional, mental, spiritual and physical body.
Crystals and stones for anxiety and stress
Shungite stone
Shungite is believed to be 2 billion years old and contains fullerenes and made of almost pure carbon. They have powerful antioxidant properties and works by aligning the particles in the body so the are open. Shungite also contains detoxifying properties and cleans the body. It can:
- relieve stress and anxiety
- reduce insomnia
- boost energy.
Turquoise
The turquoise stone is one of the oldest healing gemstones and has been used since ancient times by many cultures. Turquoise is a universal stone that purifies the spirit, absorbs negativity and is a calming stone that helps one center themselves. It is particularly helpful for anxiety as it helps negative thoughts flow past us and allows us to let go of them. It can:
- stabilize emotions
- relieve anxiety
- ground energy
- help prevent or lessen panic attacks.
Hematite
Hematite is a stone known in Latin as “blood stone” and is an iron oxide mineral. This stone as been used for healing for thousands of years. Hematite has powerful grounding energy and is often used to bring you into the present moment and focus. Hermatite:
- is stress-busting
- relieves anxiety
- increases creativity
- boosts self-esteem.
Rose Quartz
Rose quartz is a crystal that is considered one of the most calming on earth. It helps you receive love by opening your heart by emitting vibrations of love, peace, and harmony. It is particularly useful for those with emotional trauma, relationship issues, and healing your inner child. Rose quartz also allows you to move on by helping you to forgive yourself and others, bringing true tranquility to your life and home. Rose Quartz:
- relieves anxiety
- is calming and peaceful
- reduces stress.
There are many more crystals that can help relieve anxiety and reduce stress. These include citrine, aquamarine, amethyst, lava stone, malachite, morganite, and clear quartz. See which one calls out to you and keep them near you by wearing them, holding them or keeping them nearby on your desk or nightstand.
Connecting with yourself can help leave you feeling grounded and ready to bloom along with nature. So whatever you decide to pamper yourself with or treat your Mom too, there are so many ways to sneak it in every day, if only a few moments.
