Yesterday I found myself sitting next to an amazing woman at a children's birthday party. We started with the general chit chat and then found ourselves in a deep and meaningful conversation, as you do, when you have a connection.
We were chatting about her work and how she helps women who have found themselves in a difficult circumstance. This is through a government supported program which is a free service. Through her work, she finds one common thread with women - they have let themselves become the last priority in their lives and they simply can't find a way upwards.
We talked about the three main common factors of depression - 1. Poor nutrition 2. Negative thoughts
3. No physical movement. She explained that many women are in some state of depression without even knowing.
I asked her what would be the one thing a woman could do on a daily basis that would lift her spirits and that would not cost a cent. Her reply - an evening ritual of a bath.
Ahhhh, what bliss! I have many girlfriends who have an evening ritual of sitting in the bath for hours on end at the end of a long day. Its their sanctuary.
So, tonight my dear friends, you have a job to do:
1. Once the kids are in the bed, the dinner is cleaned up, the prep is done for the next day and all the other stuff you need to do is done, go to the bathroom (does not matter what time)
2. Pour yourself a hot bath - add some drops of lavender
3. Light candles or dim the lights
4. Pour yourself a glass of wine or a make yourself a cup of tea
5. Bring in a book or magazine
6. Close the door for no interruptions
7. Pop into the bath and breathe in the beautiful relaxing lavender. Take this time to just relax. Read or just stare at the wall. Think about the day that was and the day that is coming.
8. Stay there for as long as you like.....
Try to do this a couple of times a week, if not every night, you will notice a difference in your everyday life just from this simple yet effective ritual.
Enjoy x
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