D.I.Y head massage

It is easy to get caught up in the moment of busyness of caring for children and we tend to neglect our own health and well being.

Taking time for ourselves doesn’t always need to be elaborate, expensive or time consuming.

Taking care of yourself and taking time out can be in many forms.

It can be as simple as taking 5 minutes out by yourself with a cuppa in a quiet place, it can be having a long soak in a bath, reading a book….and so on.

It could also be a quick head massage. It is more about the moment out for just you to pause, push the reset button and feel refreshed.

There is nothing like a quick head massage to leave you feeling refreshed.

So you think don’t have the time to go and get pampered?

Well, we have made it that bit easier to take time out for yourself and be pampered at home.

We have a simple do it yourself head massage that is sure to be quick pick me up.

• Sit yourself in quite place, place your head down so you rest your closed eyes in the palm of your hands.
• Breathe slowly and deeply for 1 minute.
• Raise your head but keep eyes closed.
• Place your palms on your temples, fingers on your crown and press firmly for 20 seconds.
• Slide your hands back slightly, pressing palms firmly into your head in a circular motion so your scalp moves beneath them.