Ways To Treat Yourself
Feeling like something is missing in your life? Or wondering why you aren't where you envisioned yourself to be? First, know you're not alone. Second, pause and take a beat. Three, tell yourself that you deserve all good things. And last but not least, carve out some time to find ways to treat yourself.
What is "Treat Yo Self" Day?
The whole concept of “Treat yo’ self” day came along in 2008 courtesy of the show known and loved as “Parks and Recreation.” Characters Tom Haverford and Donna Meagle decided to take some time off from their dreary job and truly pamper themselves on October 13th. Their iteration of “treat yo’ self” day included massages, special fragrances, and sushi feasts.
If you haven't seen this clip before, take my advice and "treat yo' self."
While this holiday started in jest, we think it’s finally come into its own. If there was ever a time to treat yo self it’s now. Between going through the COVID pandemic and all its associated social and economic changes, we’ve all really been dealing with an extra dose of stress!
The solution to this dose of stress? Taking some time away. Even if you can’t jet-set off to the tropics or retreat to a temple in the Himalayas, you can still take a break from daily life and reintroduce yourself to what it feels like to be stress-free.
Just think about what a smaller-scale retreat could look like. Maybe rent out a little mountaintop cabin or trek out to the beach. Is it wintertime? Go snowboarding (heck, or learn to snowboard). Is it summer? Head out on the highway for a low-key road trip.
The possibilities are virtually endless. Plus, many of them aren’t all that pricey. However, remember, the goal of “treat yo’ self” day transcends money, anyways.
Another way to truly treat yourself is simply by investing in your own health. Health, after all, is right up there among life’s most precious assets. If you don’t have your health, virtually nothing else is enjoyable. If you do have your health, however, then all sorts of other things become possible. Staying healthy might just be the first step on the path toward treating yo’ self right.
Treat yo' self with CBD or Delta-8
CBD for self-care
When it comes to self-love, CBD checks all the boxes. What better way to treat your body right than help keep it in balance?
We ask that question rhetorically because keeping yourself in balance is exactly what CBD does. Studies show that the cannabinoid binds to an incredible number of receptors throughout your body and mind en route to promoting lasting changes.
At Moodporium, we have a variety of premium CBD products — including CBD bath bombs (a relaxing bath is one of the most perfect ways to treat yourself).
Delta-8 for self-care
If you've tried it, you know...Delta-8 is an incredible way to treat yourself. Super relaxing, smoking a Delta-8 pre-roll or nomming on a gummy will help reduce stress and help you deeply unwind.
Moodporium has a ton of relaxation-inducing Delta-8 products such as bath products, capsules, cartridges, disposables, flower and prerolls, moon rocks, drinks, edibles, dummies, smokeable, tinctures, and of course, topicals. Check out all the Delta-8 goodies here.
Treat yo self to tasty teas
Tea is a decadent drink that can be obtained for cheap. As if that weren’t enough, tea is also exceptionally tasty!
Some of our favorite health-boosting teas include mushroom tea, Chaga tea, and green tea. Mushroom tea is probably the fastest-growing tea when it comes to popularity; the NY Times calls these ‘shrooms “the future of wellness.” Mushroom teas, also known for boosting immunity, can greatly improve general wellness, too.
Tea is also known for being especially relaxing — a very helpful trait when you’re trying to unwind and treat yo’ self.
It gets this property from a special amino acid called l-theanine. This amino acid is found only in tea. Unlike the amino acids, most of us consume way too much of (think of the methionine found in meat), L-theanine is deeply relaxing. It, also, prevents your nervous system from working too fast on the most basic molecular level.
L-Theanine has also been found to stimulate the production of alpha waves in the brain, which may help create desirable soothing effects. Studies have shown that it may help with anxiety or depression.
Treat yo self to other ideas
Treat yo’ self day can get even simpler — you don’t have to go anywhere; you don’t even have to spend any money!
Just getting out in nature for a fun workout is a great way to treat yourself right. What’s more relaxing than hiking out to the beach to get some sun, coffee, and a great book in hand? We can’t think of much more.
Interestingly enough though, getting your body moving out in nature benefits health in many of the same ways the natural products mentioned above do. Studies show that enjoyable workouts help your body produce more endocannabinoids, resulting in the feel-good rush we call “runner’s high.”
The keyword from above is enjoyable. Treating yourself right doesn’t require grueling interval training or weights sessions. After all, it's all about balance.
Ready to treat yo' self?
While National Treat Yo' Self Day is actually on October 13, it can take place any day you want it to. On a Monday? Sure. Over the weekend? That works too. A mental health day during the middle of the week? Go for it. Don't have a full day to cover all the ways to treat yourself? Opt for one or two ways to show yourself a little self-care. Whatever you do — seize the day and treat the hell out of yo' self.