Go ahead and give yourself a massage

I would like to share with you one of the single most beneficial practices that I do to manage stress; regular self-massage. You know how great it feels to go and get a massage?! If you have never had a massage, make an appointment now! You leave feeling rested, rejuvenated, and wondering how you can fit this into your life more regularly, right? Well I am here to tell you that you can! And the best part is you don’t have to spend a fortune going to the massage therapist to do it.

All you need is some good quality organic oil (use coconut or sesame oil) and an old towel. Yep, I am suggesting that you regularly give yourself a full body massage!

First, decide on a good time when you have a few extra minutes (and if your day is so jam packed that you don’t have a few extra minutes, make time, this is worth it!). Then, grab an old towel and your oil and find a quiet, warm space. Put a small amount of oil into your hands and rub it all over your body. Take as much time as you can and slowly rub the oil into your tired muscles and joints. There is no right or wrong way to do this, just go with what feels good. Afterwards, you can take a warm shower or bath or just pat yourself off with your old towel. If you opt for a shower, don’t scrub the oil off of your body, it is a great moisturizer! Just allow the warm water to open your pores and soak up all that great oil, then gently pat off any excess oil with a towel. This is great to do at night to help you wind down and prepare for bed or in the morning to get your day started off right!

(Note: Don’t pour any excess oil down the drain, it will get clogged. Also, definitely always use an old towel, the oil will ruin your nice ones.)

You are welcome!!