New Years Resolution: Me Time
Posted on 21 January 2020
New Years is a great time to set some new goals, kick start a new routine or quit something you’ve been meaning to give up. There are so many ads and articles encouraging us to lose weight, stop eating junk or join a gym. This year, instead of restricting yourself, why not take some time to love and appreciate yourself a little more. That way the January blues don’t seem quite so bad! There are so many ways to enjoy ‘me-time’ from cheap and cheerful home remedies to luxurious New Year Pamper Breaks in Osprey Hotel. Here are our top tips for ‘New Year New You’ resolutions.
Plan a trip
Each person’s idea of self-care is different. Some enjoy spending time at home with family and others prefer to escape home-life for a luxury break. If your idea of ‘me-time’ involves shutting out the world and enjoying some quality time to yourself, you can enjoy a great value break in Osprey Hotel in Kildare. Easily accessible by road from anywhere in Ireland, Osprey Hotel is far enough from real life so you can fully relax and unwind while not having to spend hours travelling. While here, you can take full advantage of our newly refurbished thermal suite, including sauna, steam room, salt grotto, Arctic cabin, footbaths and sanarium. That’s our idea of excellent me-time!
Treat Yourself
Another way to cheer up the dark, rainy month of January is to spoil yourself with a spa treatment. Osprey Spa have a selection of great value Winter treats for you to choose from, all at discounted prices so you can start the year well. Choose from a refreshing facial, a relaxing hot oil massage, a Rasul or seaweed treatment or our very special dry floatation treatment and many more. Our spa can be used by both guests and non-residents and we promise you’ll leave feeling brand new and ready to take on the year!
Meditation
One of the easiest and cheapest ways to enjoy some self-care at home is to enjoy some light meditation. Clearing your mind and focusing on your breathing for just 15 minutes per day has been proven to have a healing effect on your body, relieve tension and help you to deal better with stress. If meditation isn’t for you, just sit quietly in a darkened room listening to some relaxing music with a candle of your favourite scent burning.
Journaling
Journaling is a way to channel difficult feelings into healthy and creative pathways. This could mean writing mindlessly in a diary or exploring your inner thoughts and feelings in a more meaningful way. Journaling allows you to slow down and pay attention to what is going on in your life. It’s not for everyone but it is a great way to practice self-care and take a few minutes of your busy day to focus on yourself.
Reading
What kind of books do you like to read? Are you a fan of self-help? Maybe a biography is better suited to you? Perhaps the latest thriller is right up your street? Taking half an hour before bed for a digital detox helps your mind and your eyes relax from a long day of overuse. Instead of mindlessly scrolling through Instagram, pick up your favourite book and enjoy a couple of chapters before dozing off. You might even decide to read your book while enjoying a hot bath to relax your muscles and allow your mind to wander.
Exercise
While it may sound like the opposite of me-time, for some – especially busy parents – spending some quality time on the treadmill is the dream! Taking an hour for yourself three times a week to exercise not only gives you some time to focus on you, it also allows you to leave your phone at home for a mini digital detox. This year, join a gym, a sports club or a leisure centre and enjoy some time to yourself while improving your vascular health. Osprey Leisure Club even offer family memberships if you can’t leave the little ones at home!
This year, make yourself a top priority. If you’d like to enjoy any of the facilities offered by Osprey Hotel in Kildare, from our spa to our restaurant, you can book with any of our friendly staff. For our best overnight rates, book one of the exclusive special offers only available on our website.
