Camille’s Selfcare Toolkit
Make a list. Coronavirus has upended our lives, leaving many us at a loss on how to fill our days. We can choose between dissolving on the couch, watching Amazon while nibbling on our favorite sin, or stepping up to the challenge by imposing our own routine. The best way to do this is to start your day with a list. If I make a list, not only do I create structure, but I accomplish tasks and feel better at the end of the day. It might include exercise, writing in your journal, or finally cleaning out that closet. It feels great at the end of the day to see all the checkmarks through your to-do list! Warning, try not to make it too long. Limit your list to 3-6 items, so it is moderately easy to accomplish.
Facial Massage. Although you cannot visit one of our talented estheticians at Spa on the Plaza, you can treat yourself to a facial at home. The Lymphatic Japanese Facial Massage is one of my favorite techniques for firming facial muscles and improving circulation. The method reduces puffiness and tones the facial muscles.
It also improves circulation, which leaves your skin looking vibrant. When we train the spa’s estheticians, we use this video and ask them to practice it on themselves home. If you do this every day for 3 days, you will see the difference. Never underestimate the value of good facial massage. Women have been using this technique in Japan taught from mother to daughter for centuries. Enjoy!
Celery Juice. Ayurveda medicine teaches that all good health starts with the gut. If you want to improve digestion, detoxify your liver and boost your immune system, drink 8 oz. to 16 oz. of celery juice in the morning 30 minutes before you eat. My digestion loves it, and its effect is to diminish unhealthy food cravings.
It is delicious and will reduce unhealthy food cravings and brighten your eyes and skin. Watch this video on celery juicing to help motivate you.
Reflection. Like many women, I juggled child-rearing with a career and somewhere in-between finished a Master’s Degree. The wheels have been turning for a long time, and on a deep level, I feel tired. Suddenly I am being forced to take a break, and there is a part of me that is glad. Today I heard the birds sing, and I wondered how many times my busy mind shut out their beautiful songs. So my lesson during this time is to slow down and listen. Take the time to ask this question for yourself, and maybe you will find a too will find a gift in these challenging times.