2013 New Year's Resolutions!

6 Easy New Year's Resolutions 

 

New Year’s resolutions are so last year! How many people do you know who make the same resolutions every year only to be disappointed? Instead, let’s make some resolutions that are super easy to keep and inspire others around you to rethink your own.

1. Smile More. Do more things that make you happy, whether it’s traveling, going for a monthly massage, having lunch with your friends, calling your mom, playing with your kids, horseback riding, or reading in the park on your lunch breaks. The point is to be more spontaneous with your time and enjoy life.
2. Make Your Own Diet Decisions. Start listening to your body and feeding it what it needs and wants. Drink more water, eat more vegetables, eat less meat, make more food at home. You’ll often find that when you stop focusing on losing weight and concentrate more on eating whole, natural foods, the weight will come off naturally.
3. Take More Naps. Research has shown that midday naps increase productivity and alertness. A 20- to 30-minute nap is ideal around 2:00 p.m. Just don’t forget to set an alarm!
4. Start Moving. Too many people think that they have to join a gym or boot camp on January 1^st for a New Year’s resolution to count. Simply parking further away, choosing the stairs over the elevator, and taking an after-dinner stroll are plenty to get your body moving if you’ve been sedentary for the past year.
5. Leave the Electronics at The Door. When was the last time you made it through a dinner without checking your cell phone? Discover how good you can make someone feel by turning off interruptions and giving them your complete attention. Treat yourself to the same thrill by powering down the phone for some quality “me time”.
6. Look Younger than Your Age. In addition to the high you get from accomplishing the above resolutions, regularly scheduled facials with Anjella Paulette Day Spa will help boost your healthy glow and keep skin looking supple and youthful.

The Perfect Gift

"Deck the halls with..." Oh, I can't ever remember that carol! The holidays are almost here, signaling the time to start thinking about your yearly gift-giving list. If you’re like most, your list is filled with family members, colleagues and friends… mom, dad, hubby, sister, best friend, co-worker, neighbor, babysitter, teacher, etc. If you’re struggling with what to get for so many different personalities, have no fear, I've done some of the legwork for you this year! I've got some choices for each gift recipient that you can find at the spa. You just became the hero of the holidays!

Gift Idea #1: The Mom in Need of Some “Me Time”: Set mom up with everything she needs for a relaxing spa day at home—spa robe, comfy slippers, candles, bath salt, lotion and spa music. Make sure to include a gift certificate for a spa service of her choosing at a later date. 

Gift Idea #2: The Overworked Husband: Choose a set of massage oils or soy candles for at-home back rubs and pair them with a big fluffy robe and a gift certificate for a hot stone massage to loosen up those tight muscles at the spa.

Gift Idea #3: The Best Friend: Plan a girl's day at the spa by including eyebrow shaping, a refreshing facial, and a couples manicure and pedicure gift certificate with a batch of fun nail polishes and a spa lunch.

Gift Idea #4: The Co-Worker: Candles are always a winner, and she can have one for her desk at work and one for home, if you pick up a couple. You can't go wrong with lotion. Pick a scent that you think describes your co-worker to a t.

Gift Idea #5: The Sporting Dad: When dad returns from 18-holes of golf, he’d probably love to find a gift certificate for a sports massage tucked into the pocket of a big, soft spa robe or a nock warp to help him de-stress.

Gift Idea #6: The Teenage Daughter: What teenager doesn’t love makeup? Choose some soft shades of lipstick, blush and eye shadow and gift wrap them with a gift certificate for a teen facial and makeup consultation. 

Stop by the spa and let us help you choose the ideal gifts for everyone on your list!