This is not a time for forced positivity.
We have to acknowledge the damage our area sustained and the trauma we all went through in the wake of Hurricane Milton and Helene before it. It’s important to recognize the significance of these experiences and to understand that they will have lasting physical and mental effects on us. Denying those feelings only does more damage.
But as we wade through the long recovery process, it’s equally important to recognize that our bodies and minds need repair and cleansing, too. And that there are ways to care for ourselves throughout this process.
Here is our starting guide for managing our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing through the aftermath and recovery from Hurricane Milton.
Don’t Feel Guilty About Spa Services
As longstanding practitioners of wellness, all of us at Bellagena want to support our Bradenton community as much as possible. We’re here for you. We’re going through the same things you are. And part of our healing process is to help our community heal.
We’re here, and we want to see the difference our services can make for our neighbors. It’s easy to feel powerless in times like these. For us, our power lies in our treatments. Allowing us to do our job is not a hardship; it’s a privilege. We appreciate you.
Prioritize Physical Rest
There’s so much work to be done. It’s hard to stop when all you want to do is plow through it and get everything back to normal as soon as possible.
But your body will be more productive when it’s allowed adequate rest. The moment you allow yourself to sit down, you’ll start to feel the difference.
Consider services like a Swedish massage at Bellagena or compression therapy at The Day Spa Bradenton—both of which encourage tissue healing (especially after physical exertion) as well as stress relief.
Think of it like charging your phone: You have to have the restraint to let it be and plug it in to a power source for the time it needs. Then you can get back to work again.
Alone Time and Together Time are Both Important
Being around people and taking time away from others are both parts of a healthy mind and spirit.
Each of us has different social requirements, but regardless of yours, be aware of how you’re dividing your time between contact and quiet. If you live with people, take time for yourself (especially if the power is out). Remember that membership to The Day Spa Bradenton provides private, unscheduled access to a number of healing experiences, including a yoga and meditation space, therapy pool, halotherapy, relaxation lounge, and more.
If you live alone, visit friends, join public cleanup efforts, or just take a walk and see your neighbors. Or hey, come see us at the spa! Our Bradenton spa treatments allow for positive social interaction and productive physical contact all in one.
Mindfully experience both interaction and privacy every day. Thank yourself for doing both.
Make Regular Escapes
It can be all too easy to over-focus on our own circumstances, our own property, and the jobs that need to be done. But breaking free from that setting will maintain a balanced perspective, lower stress levels, and a healthier overall outlook.
We must regularly remind ourselves that we occupy just a small section of the world, and that other things and other places exist outside of us. There is fresh inspiration and positive energy out there.
And regardless of your circumstances at home, a simple change in setting will de-escalate your stress responses both while you’re away and when you return. By simply giving yourself new sights, sounds, smells, and thoughts, you will be stronger, happier, and better able to do the work that needs to be done.
