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Tips for Uniquely Sensitive People: Make every day like being at a
spa
As certified life coaches who are also among the 15% - 20% of
the population considered uniquely sensitive, we’ve begun
to list ways to support our sensitivity while still showing up
in the world to make our contribution. We know we’re not
better than the 80% who are wired the other way just different.
While we have things in common with the majority, we also must
take care so we’re not overloaded by external stimuli in
the environment. We love spas. We’re talking, love them.
The look. The feel. The smell. The yummy food. The
pampering. The attention to detail. Ahhh what if there were a
way to make every day like a spa day? What spa elements could
you introduce to your everyday life that could bring about a
more spa like feel? Here are some ideas:
The look: Spas always look great. Whether it is a five star
hotel or a rustic relax-in-the-woods get a way, they are
aesthetically pleasing. Looking around your environment at
home, work, or wherever you spend time, notice if it reflects
your preferences. What small (or large) tweaks can you make to
bring your surroundings into alignment with who you are and to
support your sensitivity?
The feel: You know that feeling you have when at a spa the one
where you are relaxed and calm? Brainstorming about how to get
that daily leads us to think about: getting a massage, asking
for help, taking the day off, delegating, acknowledging yourself
and someone you know for a job well done, contributing to a
charity, watching a movie, eating ice cream, taking the dog for
a walk, reading to a loved one, holding a kitty. What other
ways would you add to support the sense that all is well?
The smell: Many spas have an official scent used for their
lotions, bath products, and the like. Do you have an official
smell? Perhaps you can make one using potpourri, or picking a
favorite perfume, or using a certain dish liquid when washing
the dishes. Smells are very powerful, and can instantly
transport you back to that feeling of calm you get at a spa.
Maybe it’s time to order that spa scented lotion you like
so much or plant a lavender plant if you live in a climate to
support it. For the Uniquely Sensitive Person who prefers no
fragrance, remember unscented products are now widely available.
The food:Nourishing our bodies can be an adventure. Instead of
just getting fed, how can you introduce tasty, good for ya food
into your everyday? Some ideas are to take a cooking class,
hire a private chef, order out, alternate dinners with friends,
buy cookbooks or get them from the library, ask your Grandma for
her favorite recipes, learn hands on from someone whose cooking
you enjoy. Food is such a large part of your life might as
well enjoy it! What are you having for your next meal?
The pampering: Imagine your unique sensitivity being catered to
providing just what you need. What would you request? What are
your favorite pampering fantasies, and how can you make them, or
the essence of them, a reality? Perhaps your
husband/wife/partner could prepare dinner and serve you. Or you
could have a mini-spa day at home with your friends and bring in
people to pamper you with food, drinks, body treatments, palm
fanning, and grape peeling the works. On a budget you could
even find others who want the same thing and trade your services
on a regular basis I’ll give you a manicure on Tuesdays
if you’ll cook dinner for me on Fridays. . .. Think of
one way you can pamper yourself this week, schedule it on the
calendar and email to let us know what it was and how it felt!
The attention to detail: How fabulous to know that everything is
taken care of the pillows plumped, the bed turned down, the
place tidy. This can be practically applied to all areas of
your life, big and small. Big areas reconciling with another
person, hiring an assistant, rearranging the furniture in the
house and buying what you need and releasing the rest, getting a
maid, changing jobs once addressed, contribute to your unique
sensitivity being supported. Also, consider the smaller areas
taking one action on that to do list, cleaning out the garage,
decluttering the desk, reading the mail, balancing the
checkbook. Attention to even the littlest of items can yield
great rewards in your overall life by making each day run more
smoothly and easily.
What small detail can you act on right now? Get creative
incorporate your sensitivity to establish what’s just
right for you.
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