The holiday season is upon us and as joyful as it may be, it can be a stressful time for many people. Dinners, parties, gift exchanges, house guests, family drama; it just goes on and on. It is so important to stay grounded and take care of yourself amidst the hustle and bustle. Let’s talk about how to de-stress this holiday season.
How Massage Can Help You Stay Centered
Take at least an hour for yourself this holiday season and get a massage. It is a proven way to manage holiday stress. It is not just a massage but a wellness experience, a momentary escape to rejuvenate and restore. As soon as you walk in the door the aromatic smell will drift you to relaxation.
Our beautiful and inviting massage rooms will transport you away from the chaos and noise of the season. Our massage therapists will relax those aching muscles and replenish your energy for the rest of the holidays.
Let those common holiday stressors just melt away.
Forget about shopping, cooking, hosting, and balancing family obligations. They don’t exist here at Matthews Massage and Wellness. Take 60 to 90 minutes for yourself. Or, come in and use our infrared sauna for 30 minutes if that’s all the time you have.
It is so important to find the balance of taking care of yourself and taking care of family and all the holiday stressors. We get in the habit of overcommitting and neglecting our rest. This can lead to anxiety, sleep deprivation and drops in our immune systems. Prioritize ways to de-stress this holiday season.
Massage can help combat stress in so many ways:
- Massage reduces muscle tension and promotes relaxation.
- Massage can help lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels and increase serotonin.
- Massage promotes a deeper, more restful sleep.
- Studies show that receiving massage regularly can help boost the immune system, keeping you healthy!
- Massage encourages mindfulness and offers a break from the chaos.
The key to holidays is to find a balance.
I know we all overcommit this time of year. We love our friends and families and we want to see and do everything. It’s ok to say no. It’s ok to set up boundaries and parameters for ourselves. Just take time for yourself as well. Even if it just 10 minutes of deep breathing or stretching.
Get out and take a walk on a brisk morning, breathe the fresh air and swing your arms around! I love walking my dogs every morning; it gives me a moment to be thankful for the day ahead. To feel the sun on my face and breathe deep. I may not want to get up early to do this, but my dogs have made it a habit and they won’t let me forget. It’s my “me time.” So find your “me time” this holiday season.
Make a commitment to yourself for this coming year that you will take time for you. De-stress this holiday seasons by creating the time for restoration and rejuvenation.
We would love to be a part of that commitment. Regularly schedule massages once a month for the next year and feel the difference! Massage is not a luxury, it is a necessity!
