It might come as something of a surprise to you to hear that I absolutely despise beauty and wellness experiences. Hilarious, I know, as a Health Editor who has to test the latest up-and-coming, trending must-tries as part of her line of work.
Wondering how someone could possibly find treatments tailored towards self-care unenjoyable when the entire point of them is to treat yourself and unwind? It’s a good question. As a Type A who is constantly go, go, go, working on my next project, planning home renovations or training for my next marathon, I often find sitting down for several hours at a time and doing nothing other than being pampered… stressful. And yep, that includes having my hair done, easing muscle tension with acupuncture or a sports massage, or even enjoying a soothing facial.
