Posts tagged self-care
The Art Of Healthy Boundaries
The Art Of Healthy Boundaries

During these shorter days and cold, long nights, many of us are spending our evenings getting cozied up in our sweaters or blankets and possibly thinking about the upcoming holidays. While some of that might give you the warm fuzzies, thinking about the holidays can also stir feelings of stress and anxiety. Whether dinner parties, company events, or family dinners with not-often-seen family members, these opportunities can be a great time to connect and feel the holiday spirit. Annddd they can also open us up to difficult people and difficult situations that can cause us to feel overwhelmed or even lead to emotional shutdown at a time of year we might like to otherwise enjoy.

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Healthy Living, Self-care, Boundaries, Communication, Mental Wellness, SpringLily LunnemannBoundaries, self-care, Respect, BalanceComment
Prioritizing You—Self-care Through Spa Membership
Prioritizing You—Self-care Through Spa Membership

You're not alone. Life can get hectic, and it's easy to put ourselves last on the list of priorities. If you’re like me you think, “Oh yeah, I’ll schedule that massage when I get home. “ Nope! No I will not. I will get caught up making dinner, helping the kiddo with homework, answering texts from three days ago, and trying to remember to sit down. I often say, “I need an adult!” Cause let’s be real—we could all use the help of another adult from time to time. And even this adult struggles to prioritize self-care, despite being surrounded by a team of people at The Pearl believe that self-care is essential for overall well-being and happiness.

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Balance, Healthy Living, Self-care, membershipsSean Vierraself-care, community, overwhelm, relationshipsComment
5 Tips For Spring Health Refreshment
5 Tips For Spring Health Refreshment

Spring is here, and along with the buds on trees and flowers peeking out from the earth, it's also a time to consider some health shifts for the season. Spending time outdoors, taking advantage of fresh produce, and reevaluating habits can all contribute to a refreshed mindset and physical health. Getting outside for some sunshine and fresh air, even for just a few minutes during your lunch break or a coffee date with a friend, can boost your mood and vitamin D levels. Incorporating fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet can support improved digestion, energy levels, and overall health. Spring is the perfect time to reevaluate habits and make positive changes to prepare for warmer weather and longer days ahead.

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Balance, Glow, Healthy Living, Mental Wellness, Self-care, Season Change, SpringLily LunnemannTips, Seasons, Spring, Springtime, self-care, NurtureComment
Navigating the Holiday Blues
Navigating the Holiday Blues

The holiday season has been marketed to us for generations as the warm, fuzzy, magical time of the year when miracles and Christmas wishes all come true. And for some people, that might be the case. However, the holiday season can also be one of the most emotionally triggering times of the year-- in both good and bad ways. A study conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that 64% of those with mental illness report worsening symptoms during the holiday season. Added stress around the holidays can exacerbate anxiety and depression. Add a heaping spoonful of Global Pandemic, intense economic challenges,

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Mental Wellness, Self-care, Healthy LivingGuest Usermental health, well-being, holidays, massage, self-care, holiday bluesComment
Skip Your Next Massage with these At-Home Wellness Tips
Skip Your Next Massage with these At-Home Wellness Tips

The honest truth is that massage is not the magic cure-all you would like it to be. It absolutely has benefits, but when you aren’t using it in conjunction with other wellness techniques, it can only do so much. Unless you’re independently wealthy, the chances are you have to budget your time and money wisely to afford massages. If you aren’t able to come in for massages as often as you’d like, there are things you can do in between your massage appointments to maximize the benefit. Many of these options are easy, low-cost, and keep the muscle tension at bay.

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Massage & Bodywork, Healthy Living, Self-careLily Lunnemannmassage therapy, massage, Wellness, strength, stress, self-careComment
Set Yourself Up for Success this Cold Season
Set Yourself Up for Success this Cold Season

As those hot summer days transition into beautiful fall days, we all know that there is the potential to come in contact with seasonal colds and the flu. Add a global pandemic on top and it because apparent that health and wellness are of utmost importance this time of year. As I lean into my own season of wisdom and deeper self care, I have found there are ways to better support my body and immune system with the shift in weather and potential contact with unwell coworkers, kids, and community.

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Self-care, Healthy LivingLily Lunnemannhealth, sleep health, Wellness, cold & flu, self-careComment
Self Care for the WFH lifestyle
Self Care for the WFH lifestyle

Many people still find themselves spending much of their time at home, unable to return to the routines and luxuries they grew accustomed to pre-coronavirus. Things like monthly massage appointments get put on the backburner, as layoffs, furloughs, and uncertainty abound. But with so much on people’s metaphorical plates now, stress management in any form is vital. Let’s talk a bit more about why self-care and stress management is so important, and how you can achieve some while working from home.

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Self-carePearl Dayspawfh, work from home, selfcare, self-care, mental healthComment
Skin Goals: 3 Simple Steps to Prepare for a Perfect Facial
Skin Goals: 3 Simple Steps to Prepare for a Perfect Facial

I've been an Esthetician for over a decade and have often been asked by clients how they can achieve the best results from their facial. I want to share with you how you can have a great facial at The Pearl Day Spa and maintain that lovely, just had a facial afterglow! Regular, professional care for your skin is part of a health skincare routine; sure, the results may not always be instant, but they are graceful, long-lasting and make your skin health the primary focus. Here are a few hot tips for receiving a perfect facial from a seasoned (and gently weathered) skincare professional.

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Healthy Living, Skincare & Beauty, Self-careSean Vierraself-care, facials, skin, esthetics, beauty, masks, mudComment