If any one of us had to admit it, our personal wellness is just not something that we prioritize. There is constant emphasis on giving of yourself, whether it is to your family, your job, or the volunteer opportunities you dive into. We subconsciously create a plethora of stressors that become almost an obstacle or a series of hinderances to truly taking care of ourselves. I love the old saying “you can’t pour out of any empty cup”, which I believe to be entirely true. We cannot serve or help others, in any capacity, if we are not taking care of ourselves. Check out the brief history of National Wellness Month (sourced on nationaltoday.com)

The concept of self-care has a long and varied place in human history amongst different cultures and time periods. Ancient philosophers like Socrates and Plato emphasized the importance of self-care and self-reflection as part of a virtuous life. Taoist principles also promoted self-care through practices such as meditation, breathing exercises, and herbal medicine. The 19th and 20th centuries also saw the emergence of movements focused on mental health and self-care. Many of these practices have been successful in creating a healthy mind and body for many generations and have carried over into modern day ideas of self-care.

Today, the concept of self-care encompasses various practices aimed at holistic well-being, including physical exercise, healthy eating, mindfulness, stress reduction techniques, and more. Self-care and wellness is a personal and subjective concept but the underlying idea of taking deliberate actions to care for oneself physically, mentally, and emotionally remains central.

In 2018, Live Love Spa dedicated August as National Wellness Month to celebrate and inspire others to commit to their self-care. National Wellness Month encourages people to prioritize self-care by taking a pledge to habits of wellness, joining the 31 day Wellness Month challenge calendar and encouraging others to do the same socially. National Wellness Month encourages people to prioritize their self-care through taking a pledge to commit to healthy habits, joining the 31 day Wellness Month Challenge, and encouraging others to socially do the same.

Do you accept the challenge? If so, please do share with us! Here is a link to the 31 Day Wellness Challenge. Perhaps we will join you 😊

Or perhaps you know someone who struggles with taking time out for themselves; can we inspire you? Check out some of our staple ‘Pamper & Relax’ gifts on our website.