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Women: Find Your Inner Spa
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Dear Karen Kaye,
Whenever I spend time at the spa I become a new person. I see myself and my world more positively. I can handle anything. How can I re-create that wonderful feeling more often?
Thanks, Candace
Dear Candace,
The feelings that you are able to create at a
spa come from the commitment you have made to yourself (on that day) to take care of yourself, and put
your needs first. It is as if you are giving yourself permission to be your priority; but you are right, one day is not enough. Imagine creating that great feeling, every day. Here are some suggestions: 1. At the spa you expect to feel good, why not feel good at home? Change your expectations to be at peace more often. 2. Create a sacred space that is designed for peace and intro- spection using candles and fragrance to set the mood but the space needs to be serene and solitary; it can be inside or outside. A place you look forward to being in.
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3. This sacred space reminds you of your importance to yourself. 4. In order to create any form of sacred space, you must be able to set boundaries for others. 5. Learn to count on yourself by being your own best friend; able to spend time with yourself and your thoughts.
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ly. If you don’t, who will? Ask yourself questions and don’t be afraid to hear your answers.
7. Ask yourself questions like, where do I put myself on my list of priorities? When and how do I show myself that I care? What are my internal needs and how can I better meet them?
8. Periodically, it is good to also address any angers or fears you are holding against yourself or others.
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6. Journaling is most important to this process. Listen to your thoughts and feelings in order to take yourself more serious-
9. If you feel it is time for deeper contemplation, get guidance from a professional and join a women’s support group with other women who are on an internal journey is quite benefi- cial. As you learn to be a priority to yourself, and can live with
your thoughts and feelings, you will take your “inner spa” with you wherever you go. Many thanks, Karen L. Kaye L.M.H.C.
Karen Kaye is in private practice for 27 years, helping indi- viduals and couples heal. She also leads an ongoing women’s group. You can reach her at 954.384.1217.See ad page 59.
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