Self-care. For women, this activity is one that can get put aside in favor of taking care of others’ needs instead. But it’s vital to pamper yourself, whether it’s a funny movie night or crystals and gems to reduce stress levels, for your physical and mental health.
Why pamper yourself, ladies?
Women, are natural nurturers. They have a desire to care for others and tend to put their own needs on the back burner so they can tend to others.
While caring for other people is certainly commendable, it can drastically increase stress levels. According to experts, heightened stress levels can increase the risk of various health conditions, including high blood pressure, disorders of the immune system, cancer, and so much more. That’s why women need to make time in their busy schedules to care for themselves and not just others; in fact, they need to make self-care a top priority.
Taking some time to pamper yourself can do wonders for your mental and physical health. It can reduce the risk for health complications and increase your positivity. When women care for themselves, they’ll feel less emotionally and physically drained and more energized, which will make it easier to care for others and tackle everything else on their insanely long lists of things to do.
Given all the benefits of self-care, pampering definitely isn’t frivolous; it’s necessary. Here’s a look at some purposeful ways to pamper yourself that can easily fit into your hectic schedules, ladies.
Have a Funny Movie Night
Grab some snacks, get comfy on the couch, and gear yourself up for a night of watching comedies. Why comedies? They’re entertaining and even better; they can provide a wealth of health benefits. That’s because laughter can relax the body, strengthen the immune system, and trigger the release of endorphins, the feel-good hormones that reduce stress. So go ahead and treat yourself to a funny movie night lower stress levels. Aim for at least once a week.
Lower Stress Levels: Get More Sleep
Sometimes you probably feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. Trying to fit in a good night of sleep can seem impossible. You wake up early and stay up late so that you can cram in everything you need to get done, and you probably forget to leave yourself time for some quality sleep.
Sleep-deprivation does more than make you feel tired and worn out; it increases stress levels, decreases concentration, and it can even make you more prone to certain health conditions, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Make sure you don’t overlook the importance of sleep and make time to get a solid night of rest. Experts recommend getting between 7 and 8 hours of sleep a night. So instead of staying up to binge watch your favorite TV show, turn in earlier. You’ll notice a huge difference in the way you feel.
Treat Yourself to Crystals and Gems
Crystals and gems are more than just gorgeous; certain types can help to reduce anxiety levels and provide much-needed stress relief. They’ve been used for centuries for their health benefits. Amethyst, for example, can promote calmness and ease headaches, and blue topaz can improve your focus and make you feel more confident.
So hit the jewelry store and treat yourself to some crystals and gems, and then make sure that you wear them. You could notice a marked difference in your overall well-being.
There are plenty of ways that you can fit some much-needed “me” time or self-care into your busy day. Make efforts to reduce your stress levels. Whether you try one of the recommendations listed here or pamper yourself in another way, you’ll feel a whole lot happier – and you’ll be healthier, too!
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Pampering yourself is honestly very important, because it will keep you flying high in life. It`s a great investment, which will produce great profits.
This is a amazing post, the information is very useful. Thank you for sharing this amazing post, I really appreciate your work.
Great to have your feedback, David!
it is really awesome post for woman, and woman’s have to try this and apply.
Go ladies go!
its a amazing also important article for women. Thanks Christy
Everyone deserves time for self-care :) Thanks Maria
Absolutely and Amazing this blog.i really enjoy this blog.
Great to hear!
Great topic! Thanks for sharing.
Nice to have you here on this self-care post, Mitch!
Love the topic. It’s really important. Thanks for sharing it.
Great to hear it resonates with you!
It must have been hard to write about how to pamper yourself… great post! I like the choice of these photos too.
Love the appreciation for the posts, Gloria!
Yes girl!
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Excellent post by Dave!
I need to include funny movie night more often myself. My girlfriend who is beside me agrees, and follows up by saying I need to be funnier. :( Haha.
Thanks Christy! -Brian Ferret and Christine Ferret
Great ideas. We need to pamper ourselves
Thanks for appreciating this one :)
Three great suggestions from Dave. :) Great share, Christy.
Loving the sound of wearing crystals, I must look into that. So true, a little pampering can go a long way in a stressful lifestyle xx
We deserve it :) I’ll be over to visit this week, sweet Dawn <3
Excellent tips from Dave. My sentiments – these things are not to be thought of as frivolous. :) xx
Yes, Dave is right on target with this one! Glad to hear you thought so too, Debby xx
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<3 Thanks for all the Facebook shares too, Debby. I was catching up there today!
Very true! We’re always trying to help others and we can too easily forget about ourselves.
Very important, especially for women who are caregivers! I think even the smallest things like sitting down with a cup of coffee and having a break are very meaningful!
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Christy, for sharing this post. I love massages which I consider part of my vital health. Power naps are great too. Have a wonderful week my friend.
I love this! And it’s so true about the inherent nurturing nature of women… we just give, give, give away until we are no more, and we are not always appreciated. And if a woman doesn’t have that natural motherly instinct in her, she’s looked at like some abomination, which I think is unfair, too. There’s that pressure to fit into that mold of being so caring and selfless, otherwise a woman is rendered a b*tch.
I love movie nights! And I really should look more into crystals :) Great post!
I never pamper myself, but I’m going to try and make more time to relax and read some new books. I might even go and get a manicure! I’ve only ever had one before my wedding and another my friend bought for my 40th birthday. I usually just paint my nails myself as I like to change the colours so often.
We definitely need to pamper ourselves. I like you saying that it’s healthy. LOL, it takes some of the guilt out of it. I *think* I pamper myself, but it is not anything other people would think of as pampering. Hmmm… I need to think bigger and more luxuriantly. ;) Hugs!
I couldn’t have read this at a better time. I’ve been on break point for a while and haven’t had time for pampering! Tonight is the night I make some ME time… For the good of my health ;)
interesting perspective. Love it when men tell women how to do life.
“Caring is commendable”: no. Caring is essential (only men get gold stars for this). Women are usually caring for those who can’t care for themselves. children, the elderly, the infirm…and on top of that they should add ‘self care’.
Whilst pampering yourself is a good thing, I think that the issue is more about caring for the carers. Valuing this self-less unpaid work and recognising that it is core to humanity.
I love that phrase “caring is essential” … because you’re right! :)
wonderfully important information for woman to read and I love that you included things that don’t even cost money!
Being kind to yourself needn’t cost money <3 Thanks Wendi
Great post! You know, we were talking about similar things in my meditation teacher training class. That we need to care for ourselves and decrease stress to be optimally available for others. Getting a good night’s sleep is critical as well: sleeping for the full night is the BEST thing we can do to help reduce stress in our lives. If only EVERYONE knew how good a good night’s sleep is for the body. Great guest post and write-up. :)
Wonderful post!
I love when I pamper myself. It happens about every few years or so, lol!
Great impressive blog post. Last Friday I treated myself to a manicure and pedicure.
Absolutely and very important
So great to see the support for this post <3
I can’t agree more, dear Christy! Add to that your favorite music – I can’t cook without it! – a glass of wine or a cup of tea, and CHOCOLATE!
Great post here! Love it when people promote pampering and indulging!
Your words are AWESOME!