The
holiday season for many is synonymous with festive feasts, plus quality time and
gifts with your nearest and dearest.
Yet, we get so focused on giving to others
that we often forget to take care of ourselves! And when we do take care of
ourselves, we feel bad about it. So, how do you gift yourself without the guilt?
Before
you think it – investing in yourself is far from selfish! In fact, some self-care
may even give you more bandwidth to help others. With that in mind, we’ve
compiled some easy and guilt-free ways you can gift yourself this holiday
season.
Spend More Time Relaxing
Life is chaotic enough without the added pressures of the festive
season. This year, prioritise putting some time ahead for yourself to relax,
unwind and reflect on your year (and the end of decade!).
This could mean sneaking in that day at a spa or a weekend away with
your friends – or even just permission to take things slow. Do you find it hard
to find relax and wind down? Check out our article on 6 proven ways to find balance in your
life.
Say 'No' to Things That Don't Work for You
Are you guilty of being a ‘yes’ person, even if it’s at your own expense?
Saying no to things that don’t serve you can be a pretty powerful gift of
self-love.
Whether it’s plans, old habits that don’t make you happy or just about
anything – gift yourself permission to put your needs first for once. You may
be surprised at how powerful it can be!
Prioritise Your Health and Wellness with a Gym Membership
There’s nothing wrong with a little retail therapy, but have you
considered gifting yourself a tool for better physical and mental wellbeing? A
gym membership could be a great way to treat yourself to feel-good endorphins
and wellness, not just one day of the year, but 365 of them. Here are some
simple ways you can treat yourself with a Virgin Active membership.
- Sweat it Out: Workout the way you want with hundreds of
different exercise classes to every beat. If a personal training session or a solo workout
is more your jam, our gym facilities are your playground to unwind, release the
day’s stresses and gift yourself some quality me-time.
- Yoga: Whether you’re new to the practice or know
your way around a mat, you can find a yoga style to suit your goals. From hot yoga to Vinyasa, Hatha or Yin – yoga is the ultimate gift of
self-care.
- Relax with a Book in the Spa: Find balance with a relaxation and
invigorating dip in our heated spa pools. Level up with a book and you’ve got yourself the perfect date for one!
- Enjoy a Nap Pod: From a lunchtime nap, recovery from a big
night or a big hug of self-love to yourself, our nap pod is a welcome dose of heaven for all occasions. With zero-gravity
technology, you can cocoon yourself in the ultimate nap spot, while reducing
back pressure and promoting healthy blood flow. It doesn’t get much better than
that!
Gift Yourself with Glee
Start 2020 on the right foot by prioritising yourself this holiday
season. Whether it’s finding those moments of bliss in day-to-day life or
taking up that class you’ve always been curious about, our team is here to help
you. Book
a free guided tour to suss out
your new self-care haven today!