BREATHE.
Odds are, you spend very little time thinking about your breathing habits.
I mean, really… it’s not a difficult thing to do. You’re body’s natural need to live, makes sure that you’re acquiring enough oxygen to survive. But, we need to be doing more breathing than is necessary to simply survive.
Poor breathing habits can negatively affect both your mental and physical abilities. Conversely, proper breathing habits can attribute to lower stress levels, reduced tension, and even increase productivity in your fitness routine. If you suspect that you do have poor breathing habits (and most of us do!), the best thing about this is it is quite easily fixed!
A quick, simple breathing exercise is a totally easy way to start feeling a little more rejuvenated, RIGHT NOW! And, done regularly, it trains your body to breathe more deeply even when you’re not doing the exercise. This means more oxygen intake on a daily basis, increased mental and physical abilities, and a more relaxed feeling.
Here is my quick, 5-step breathing exercise:
- Sit in a comfortable position with your shoulders relaxed. (Close your eyes for better effect.)
- Using your abdominal muscles, inhale deeply through your nose for 5 seconds.
- Hold for 2 seconds.
- Exhale.
- Repeat 5 – 10 times.
You can do this anywhere! At home, at your desk work, or evens sitting at the coffee shop. (This also ties perfectly in to Total Wellness Principle #1.)
Try this breathing exercise for a minute or two, each day. You’ll be on your way to feeling more energized and more relaxed every day!
THINK.
Or, in other words: Get your mind right!
When it comes to being healthy and happy, your mind is the strongest muscle you have to help you to achieve it. If you can get your mind in a wellness mindset, the rest of you will follow suit.
How many times have you started a nutrition or fitness regime, made a vow to de-clutter your life, or promised yourself that you wouldn’t sweat the small stuff, only to find yourself making excuses and/or talking yourself out of it all together? We are constantly setting ourselves up to fail because we don’t include our mind in plan.
So, what does that mean? Positive thoughts and affirmations are good ways of keeping yourself motivated. Just the act of putting the positivity in your mind can make a huge difference. You may not fully believe what you’re thinking, but you have to train your mind just like any other muscle.
Sometimes it’s as simple as quieting your mind and focusing on what it is that you truly want. And you need to make a habit of this everyday. Meditation and yoga are great ways to clear the mind of negative energy, reduce stress, and focus on yourself, while letting all the distractions of the world fall away. A little “ME” time is good for everyone.
As simple as this all sounds, I know it’s easier said than done. The hardest part for most of us, is finding a quiet time for yourself; and even when you do find that quiet time, you may not know how to turn off the to-do list and life analysis your brain is constantly processing.
For those of you that need help doing this, I suggest you go to your local Planet Beach, and check out our guided meditation. After a few sessions, you will be equipped to meditate on your own.
And you will be well on your way to achieving total wellness of the mind.
You don’t have to wait for another New Year’s Eve to start thinking about a new you!
It’s July, which means that six months have come and gone since you made your New Year’s Resolution to take better care of yourself. We all start off great in the beginning. Then, life happens. We start making concessions and excuses, only to find that we’ve completely lost sight of our goals. Don’t stress. It happens to the best of us.
The great thing about it is: It’s never too late to start taking care of yourself! Your health and wellness are important! So, let’s start our plan for total wellness, TODAY! Together!
Summer is the perfect time to renew your commitment to both mental and physical health. And you don’t have to do it alone!
Planet Beach is committed to providing you with all the tools that you may need to achieve your total skincare, beauty, wellness, and stress relief goals.
The seven basic principles of Total Wellness are:
- Think
- Breathe
- Hydrate
- Eat
- Sleep
- Exercise
- Detox
Over the next few weeks, our blog will provide a series of posts dedicated to guiding you through our seven basic principles to achieve total wellness.
Here, at Planet beach, we want you to aspire to be your very best.
It’s time to start being a happier, healthier YOU!
In light of our Cover Model, Jodie’s campaign for Total Wellness, we want to give you some helpful tips for keeping you healthy & strong. There are 7 basic principles for achieving total wellness: THINK — BREATHE — HYDRATE — EAT — SLEEP — EXERCISE — DETOX. Every week, we’re going to give you some information and tips for each principle through our Facebook, Twitter & Planet Beach Social Network. This week we talked about the first principle: THINK!
Wellness Principle #1: THINK
The first of the seven principles of total wellness deals with our thoughts and mental well-being. No matter how physically strong you are, you cannot attain total wellness without the mind’s power to support you. When you’re mind and your body are in complete synergy, you will live a much healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.
Consider your internal thoughts for a moment. Your thoughts play a vital role in your emotional, physical, and mental development. You must learn to change any thoughts of self- doubt into thoughts of encouragement and motivation. Yes, easier said than done I know but you have to start somewhere. Negative thoughts drain you of energy. When you catch yourself thinking a negative thought, reject it and think a positive one instead. Visualize success. When you say you can’t, say you CAN. If you think something is impossible to achieve, most likely you WON’T achieve it…not because you can’t but because you lack the mind power to push you. You’ll be surprised what you can do if your mind is in the right place.
It’s important to attend to your mental well-being every day. Take a few small breaks each day to relax. Sort through your thoughts and emotions and turn your focus to solutions. If in doubt, LAUGH at yourself. Laughter is great therapy to reduce stress and relax. Did you know they even have Laughter YOGA?! Google it…It’s real.
Another way to be on the path to mental wellness is to try something new and unfamiliar. Find a new hobby, take a photography class, enjoy a musical, or watch the history channel. Challenge your mind.
Setting goals for yourself is something that will help boost your confidence and set you on the path to total wellness. However, it’s not enough to just set a goal and forget about it. You must develop habits in order to achieve it. Some experts say it takes about a month of consistent behavior for something to become a habit. So try it! Might take you a little longer or maybe even less time to form your habit. But stick to it. Don’t take ‘no’ for an answer.
Bottom line to mental wellness: Believe in yourself… believe in the seemingly impossible and you’ll be surprised at what you can achieve.
At Planet Beach, we can help you on the path to mental wellness. Our stress reduction therapies are designed to provide you the mental break you need to find clarity and focus for the rest of your day.
With our lives becoming more and more hectic each day, finding a moment to unwind and gather focus is hardly an easy task. But with our Cloud 9 or Guided Meditation system, you can slip on some insulated headphones and let your mind free itself of anxiety, stress and fear. You will quickly discover a state of peace and tranquility. To find a Planet Beach spa nearest you, click HERE!
Spring is Fast Approaching!
Get Ready For Total Wellness and Savings!
 SPRING…the season of nice, warm days with afternoon showers, blooming flowers and picnics at the park has arrived! Spring is in the air!Spring represents the renewal and revival of better days ahead! It’s also a great time to focus on a better you! Are you ready to blossom into total wellness?!Planet Beach is here to help you look great and feel even better! Achieving a sense of total wellness means having the energy and stamina needed to make it through the demands of the day. Planet Beach Contempo Spa is your one-stop shop for relaxation and renewal! Stopping by your local Planet Beach for a quick massage, a rejuvenating facial or a quick Mystic Tan to help you achieve a radiant glow is just what you need to get you over those winter blues and prep you for the season of Spring! |
 Also for a limited time only, Planet Beach is offering Valuable Spa Rewards for you to redeem on your next visit at the spa! Ask your spa consultant for details!When you visit the spa, you may receive an envelope with a gift certificate with your purchase! When you return to the spa, your consultant will open the envelope to see what you win!You could win a number of prizes such as Free Gifts, Discounted Prices, Services and Package Offers, and so much more! Restrictions may apply. Check with your spa to see if they are participating. See spa for details. Remember, spring is the perfect time to bloom into all of your total wellness dreams. Let Planet Beach work for you! |
Special Spring Offers!
You could win a number of prizes such as Free Gifts, Discounted Prices, Services and Package Offers, and so much more!
As a valued Planet Beach member, you have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a spa membership for FREE! Simply by referring friends, family, or co-workers to Planet Beach with can win a FREE membership.
Check out special Spring offer here!
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