How to Pamper Yourself After a Busy Work Week

Weekdays have become so packed and exhausting that the weekend becomes like the light at the end of the tunnel. But when that light finally arrives, all the fatigue surfaces and being a couch potato sounds like a pretty good idea. While lazing around all day might sound like an ideal way to spend the weekend, you really owe it to yourself to unwind and pamper yourself to help you start a new week stress-free.  Here are some ideas to start planning the ideal weekend your soul needs and pamper yourself after a busy work week.

 Plan a weekend away

Depending on the season, hitting the beach, going for a hike or just getting fresh air and reconnecting with nature is one of the easiest ways to loosen up and throw that stress that’s been piling up out of the window. Try not to get too excited though by planning a million activities and parties that you end up being too tired to wake up for work.

Pamper yourself to a facial/massage

During the week, the stress levels spread throughout the body and accumulate in the muscles leaving the whole body feeling sore. That’s why every once in a while, the body deserves to unwind all that tension in the muscles with a soothing massage. That peacefulness acquired with every tension leaving your body is definitely something to look forward to.

A facial will also have the same, exhilarating effect on the body and will not only leave you looking absolutely radiant, but also helps reduce stress levels by stimulating circulation and releasing that tension. With technology being a wonder these days, it is possible to get a wide range of relaxing benefits out of the comfort of your own home with the use of a home red light therapy device. You can find out more here about this miraculous invention which emits infrared light (naked to the eye) that enhances skin cell functions and leaves your skin feeling healthy, rejuvenated and glowing.

Lose yourself in an outdoor run

It’s been a hectic week and finding the energy to get out of bed can be difficult, so doing, any form of exercise must sound insane, right? Wrong. Going for a run not only helps the mind de-stress, but is also a good way to get a breath of fresh air. The thing about exercise is that even though it requires willpower and energy to start off with, it has a magical effect of leaving you with more energy throughout the day. With every step, the negative energy disappears resulting in a carefree feeling and a positive outlook on life.

Indulge in a well-deserved meal

During the week, we tend to eat a whole lot of take out, canned food or whatever is available. Take the time to cook for yourself, and maybe your loved ones if they’ve earned it. Any proper meal that you’ve been craving, whether it’s a healthy meal that your body deserves or a batch of cookies that your soul needs. Good food is an instant mood-lifter and easy pampering technique.

Enjoy a movie night

Sometimes the best way to forget about your worries is to immerse yourself in the fantasy life of other characters. Watching a good movie in bed, with ice cream and popcorn is one of the most common ways to de-stress. And hey, if you end up watching a sob movie and cry your eyes out, you’re definitely doing it right!

Dance the night away

There’s no better way to escape reality than getting hypnotized by the music and dancing the night away. Music has that power of making life stand still and all that matters is that music and the euphoric feeling of happiness that makes you feel re-born. Just make sure you choose the right place that suits your music taste.

Spend a night with friends

Spending quality time with friends is by far the cheapest therapy anyone can get. Whether you decide to hit the mall, have brunch, go for a walk or even have a game night, the time spent with special friends who see through you and know you inside out is irreplaceable. It’s sometimes even better than chocolate. That’s definitely something we all need at least once every couple of weeks.

Whichever remedy you decide to go with, it’s bound to be emotionally, mentally and physically good for you. Stress levels will go down, your outlook on life will improve and you’ll be ready to fight another hectic week with full force! Be sure to take time out for yourself. Even if you feel like you don’t have time, it’s important that you go out of your way to pamper yourself so that you don’t burn out and are able to take on the world with a new outlook!