What do you do when you are completely frazzled or just plain worn out? I was in that state myself a few weeks ago because in the span of a three week period, I had two separate weeks of grueling meetings in LA and a total of seven days of company here at home in between. Visitors warm the soul but can wear you out at the same time. The prescription to clear up my condition was a “be good to Nancy day.”
A “be good to yourself day” is just as it sounds. Here are the parameters:
Do whatever you want when you want to.
Eat whatever you want.
Rules are suspended for the day.
No clocks or watches – be in ‘real’ time.
No checking email.
No appointments unless it falls under “do whatever you want.”
Nurture yourself in whatever form that takes.
Let everything else simply wait because it will all be there later.
The first thing that came to my mind for my “be good” day was the Montage Spa. My girlfriends were out of town or working so I was on my own. When I inquired about a day pass, there came a welcome surprise. Guess what? Two crisp twenty dollar bills opened the door to the wellness center for classes, the gym, both indoors and outdoors pools and the “Art of Spa” in the ladies lounge area -this had to be best value in Park City. I was in.
My prescription for happiness was:
The indoor pool. The mosaic tiles reminded me of the beautiful pool at Hearst Castle, and I had been dying to swim at Montage since I first laid eyes on it. I ended up swimming for half an hour when the plan was just to take a dip.
Nap on the lounge chair. The outdoor deck with the amazing view was another option but this was an indoor day.
The Art of Spa: Steam room, followed by a cold Vichy shower, then the sauna, whirlpool, and relaxation on comfy lounge chair.
Ladies lounge and meditation room: Wrapped in the soft silky robe, I was greeted with a glowing fire in the fireplace. I chose an overstuffed chair in the corner, made a cup of earl grey tea and while it steeped, I grabbed a bite of dried fruit and a fig bar to nibble on. Pulling a cozy fuzzy blanket over me, I sunk into the chair, read and simply enjoyed the quiet.
What is not to like about this day? I think I will have to change the name to “be great to Nancy day.” My prescription for happiness has been filled.
Has yours?
