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March 2021

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Stress Is a Fact of Life

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Stress is nothing new. Your life might have been stressful before the pandemic hit. Before there were day spas in Chicago, people had plenty of things to be stressed about (like the lack of spas in Chicago!). Heck, as far back as you can imagine, there was stress. 

There was a famous Calgon television commercial from the 1970s that you might (or might not!) recall that featured a stressed-out working mother who just couldn’t take it anymore. When the stress got to her, she turned to her bubble bath to “take her away”” from the tribulations of her day. (Of course, if that woman lived in the Windy City today, she wouldn’t need Calgon. She could head to our day spa in Chicago for some much-needed pampering.)

In other words, stress isn’t new. What is new is the options we have for relieving it. 

Some Things Never Change

You may not realize it, but you probably have a lot in common with that woman from the decades-old vintage advertisement. The particular things we stress over might change but women then and women today – maybe even you – all too often get caught up in the busy-ness of their world.

“Modern life means beating deadlines, virtual home offices, and homeschooling, and information overload from multiple social media sites, not to mention keeping your home clean, cooking, remembering to shower, and trying to maintain a social life while social distancing,” the folks at the Compounding Pharmacy of America say. “Your current lifestyle is likely bombarding you with stressors that impact not only your physical body but your mental health as well. Trying to juggle so many demands can leave your body and mind stuck in fight or flight response.”

The key to overall wellness is addressing the emotional issues before they become physical ones, such as:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Loss of sleep
  • Trouble concentrating

 

“More and more people realize the importance of a reset for your body and mind that today’s modern spa treatments provide,” the Compounding Pharmacy of America says. “Spa therapy can offer you an enjoyable way to release accumulated stress from your body and reap the benefits that relaxation can provide as a part of your healthy lifestyle.”

If you are in need of some healthy relaxation, check out the delicious spa services, including the amazing facials and massages at our Chicago day spa. Call 312-466-9585 if you have any questions. We are here for you!

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Shop (and Spa!) Local

 

You probably already know that Chicago’s Spa Space is one of a kind. We have been lauded as the best day spa in Chicago many times and we like to think that is because of our personalized customer service as well as our innovative spa treatments. We can respond to our customer’s unique needs and introduce new types of spa massage for Chicago’s most discerning spa-goers because we are a small, local business.

 

Small businesses like ours are what give Chicago’s distinctive neighborhoods their flavor and flair. And, as you have no doubt heard, the pandemic has been hard on them.

 

So, if you have shopping to do – whether you want to do it in person or online – consider starting with some of our homegrown shops and local services.

 

3 Reasons to Shop Local

 

1. More responsive customer service. Spa Space isn’t the only local business that makes it a real point to offer outstanding customer service. Small businesses like ours are part of the community. The people we serve could be our neighbors, our kids’ teacher or a local influencer – and we want them to come back. Plus small businesses like ours usually have more flexibility to meet customers’ needs.

 

2. More of the money you spend stays in the community. According to The Local Good, for every $100 spent at a locally owned small business, $68 stays right there in that community, contributing to the local economy. When you shop at a national chain store, they say, only $43 stays in the community.

 

3. Small businesses create jobs. “Small local businesses are the largest employers nationally,” The Local Good says.

 

Of course, this year there is another reason to shop local that might be even more compelling. Many small businesses won’t survive the economic challenges associated with the pandemic. By shopping at locally-owned shops in Chicago you can invest in your community and help them make it.

 

And while you are shopping, don’t forget that gift certificates from Spa Space, an innovative day spa in the heart of Chicago, make great gifts.