Wellness travel has become a big trend in recent years, and it’s a great option for those who want to take some time out of their hectic lives and focus solely on their health and wellbeing. But what happens when you come home, or you can’t manage to take the time out to go in the first place? Though these luxe resorts promise to look after you once you’ve returned home or arm you with the knowledge to do so yourself, there are plenty of ways in which old habits can slip back in.
Focusing on your wellbeing at home is the ideal place to start and you can incorporate healthy habits that should stick for a long time. Self-care shouldn’t be underestimated and so if you’re looking to hit the reset button in the new year or you find that winter time is the perfect season to retreat and focus on your wellness goals, then you’ve come to the right place. Here, we take a look at four ways in which you can focus on your wellbeing at home this winter.
Install a spa
One of the most relaxing things anyone can do when they need some time to themselves and to feel refreshed once again is to head to a luxurious spa. You won’t have to share your spa with anyone else though if you install your favourite items at home, and the garden is the perfect place to create a sanctuary that you can visit when you’re in need of some ‘me time’ and to rejuvenate.
A barrel sauna, hot tub, steam room and pool are all items that can be fitted to create your at-home spa, and hot tubs are a very popular unit for their warm, muscle-soothing properties. If you’re looking for something a little less permanent that can be moved around the garden or taken with you when you move, then the Lazy Spa range is a great place to start your search when creating your health spa haven at home.
Make sure you move regularly
Ensuring you incorporate some movement into your day will go a long way to improving both your mental and physical wellbeing. Even the benefits of a little exercise is underrated, so if you’re not getting any movement in at the moment, don’t worry too much as just a ten per cent increase is better than nothing. Walks around your locale, at-home exercises, classes that can be joined online – these are all ways that you can get started.
If you’re already exercising and you’d like to step up your game, then getting some equipment in your home, setting up a gym and utilising the expertise of a personal trainer could be a good way to refine your fitness goals and work towards a happier, healthier version of you.
Make time for enjoyable activities
It may sound quite obvious, but doing things you enjoy will make you a much happier individual. Having said this, how often do you actually get the chance to focus on doing the things you love? If the answer is not very often, or even at all, then it’s about time you made the decision to do this.
If you lead a hectic lifestyle, then ask yourself what is it that you need right now that you can start doing every day that will make you feel better? What are your hobbies and interests? It could be anything from enjoying a hot drink in peace in your garden for 20 minutes to taking a relaxing bath, reading a book, crafting, writing a novel or joining a sports club that gives you the mental space you need to allow you to flourish.
It’s time to rest
If you’re looking to improve your mood, memory, physical health and restore your energy levels to their best, then look to your sleeping patterns for the solution. Are you getting enough good quality sleep throughout the night to ensure that your wellbeing is tip-top throughout the day? If not, then consider ways in which you can set up your bedroom to ensure a good night’s sleep each and every night.
From swapping out screens at bedtime for a book to taking that relaxing bath to purchasing some cosy bed covers and incorporating some meditation as well as taking into account your overall sleeping environment, there are plenty of ways to improve your chances of getting that all-important quality sleep.
