Here are five reasons why you should book a pamper session for papa-bear this Father's Day
Father's day is a time for us to show our appreciation for the men in our lives, but It can be tough to get dads the perfect gift. This Father’s Day, give him the gift of self-care with these simple but effective strategies.
Empower him to feel his best.
One thing that most dads want is to feel their best. And while they may not always admit it, they also want to feel confident and pampered. There are many ways you can help dad feel his best this father's day. Breakfast in bed, a home-cooked meal, or a rigged family game where dad wins ;) However, pamper dad today with new ideas to empower dad to feel his best.
Plan a massage for your dad. A good massage can relieve muscle pain and stress, so it will help your dad feel his best.
Buy your dad some new clothes or shoes if he needs them to empower him to feel confident when he walks out of the door.
Take pictures of you with your dad and send them to him as an early Father's Day gift, so he can reflect on the things that he has achieved in his life - including being a dad to his favourite you.
Break down barriers to self-care for our men's mental health.
Self-care is a term that has been used by the wellness industry for a while now. The idea is that we should take time to focus on ourselves and make sure we are in a good place before we can be there for others. It’s easy to see why this concept has taken off. It’s just not possible to be at your best if you are running on empty, constantly neglecting your self needs and never taking time out. We need to take care of ourselves first so we can then take care of others.
The problem with self-care is that it has traditionally been seen as something that women should do and men have been reluctant participants in the conversation. It can be hard for men to open up about their mental health, and it can be even harder for them to make time for themselves. Self-care is not just ‘taking time out’; it’s about making time for yourself that you deserve and need.
Make moves for the men in your life, especially dad’s, by scheduling him in a self-care appointment he may not have even known he needed. Introduce him to a world of self-care and open up his world to be more self-aware about his physical and mental needs.
Normalise self-care for men.
The way men and women define the meaning of ‘feeling their best’ is slowly mending together as we share rituals, and hobbies and break gender stereotypes. As society brings awareness to Men’s Mental Health and breaks out of gender roles, we are heading towards a time where we normalise self-care for men. From exercising in the gym to a passion for clothing, and skincare regimes to relaxing days under the sun, men are now turning to self-care and beauty for themselves.
According to ABC, Men now make up 29 per cent of all spa-goers, where "since women have invaded men's gyms, men are now invading women's spas," ABC News Go. Pamper papa-bear with a new modern edge through ideas to treat him with a MAN-icure, a deep tissue massage, brow shape and hair cuts.
Promote feel-good energy in the house.
A home is a place where we spend a lot of time. It is also where we live, work, and relax. It should be a place that makes us feel good and energised. In order to promote positive energy in the house, it's important to set your home like it’s your spiritual temple to ignite positive energy into your environment. For example:
Add creative artwork to your wall that's bright and colourful, abstract and perspective to stimulate the brain subconsciously. Select a colour that's aligned to his moods and aura to reflect his being.
Gift dad new bed sheets that are fresh and lively with a great feel of the material. Pamper dad with a touch of love language to help him feel loved, every time he goes to rest.
Book a beauty and wellness professional to come pamper dad in the comfort of his own home. Where Purely Polished brings the salon to you, normalise self-care for dad where he feels most safe and comfortable.
Start a meaningful self-care regimen together.
If this is a gift for hubby (who’s Mr papa-bear), start a meaningful self-care regimen together and gift him with goods to get him started. Make it a family-driven change to bring you all closer, bonding and learning new routines to forever practising with the kids.
From bathroom goodies (hers and his) to a scheduled night where you pluck his brows, practice self-care together and host for a healthy environment.