Men Deserve Self-Care Too! The Relax & Revive Ritual with Candace the Barber
Selfcare has become the wellness and beauty industry’s favourite buzzword, it seems. To care for oneself has become synonymous with needing to acquire the latest thing, a new product, a new subscription. A thinly veiled marketing ploy, profit minded companies once again manufacture "needs" to get you to part ways with your coins.
But despite this, it remains true that self-care is not a luxury or a commodity, it’s the bare minimum of thriving as a human being. If you go to the gym, you know that it can’t all be toil and stress for the body. A large part of recovery and growth is rest, and without it, the line between healthy stress that pushes your body to new heights, and excessive stress that poses a risk of burnout, sickness and damage grows thin.
Rest allows your body and mind to decompress and reset, to process and repair. Without it, you aren’t a super hero or the king of grind; you’re a person who is playing with their health and life.
Stop seeing rest as a thing you can maybe do if you have time between your busy schedule. See it as a fundamental building block for everyone who is serious about living well or optimal functioning.
Self-care doesn’t need to be complex
There are things you can do at home, and ways to bring mindfulness to activities you already do. For example, you cream your body and feet (I hope. No judgement).
Rather than whizzing through your daily hygiene routine in a rushed, functional way, take a moment to slow down. Your feet hurt, so rather than just cream them, why not massage them? It costs nothing, and with just a few simple techniques you have the power to improve your own mobility and relieve muscle tension, just like Ivan did…
And while you’re at it, opt for products that don’t just smell nice, but also support your hormone function and health. When it comes to products you use regularly, it’s important not to overlook how they can contribute to chronic illness and infertility through their use of toxins.
Here, self-care looks like making daily choices in the small things that prioritise your wellbeing and consider your future self. One simple yet effective addition to your routine should be the Leighsa Mari Relax and Revive Foot Oil. Simply massage the oil into your feet to relieve tension and nourish your skin, making self-care both effective and enjoyable.
Disregarding self-care does not enhance your masculinity. Remember, you are someone’s son, perhaps a father, husband, or role model. You are a creation of God, and you are deserving of care.
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