Be Stress Free!

The kids have soccer practice, nothing is defrosted for dinner, your boss is a bear, the clothes are on the floor and you have bags under your eyes bigger than the Grand Canyon. But, alas the weekend is here and you are looking for the perfect way to unwind when everyone leaves the house. That's when you turn on the hot tub, feel the steam, step in, and let your cares swirl away.

Life is not perfect but stress doesn't have to bog you down. Hot tubs Manitoba style are a great way to feel good and take time for yourself. Think about what happens when you enter one. The soothing temperature of the water and the gentle motions produced by the jets combine to take you into a different mindset.

Heat does wonders for the muscles, as does movement. It begins to provide a light massage that soothes and relaxes. As the muscles become less tense, so does everything else. The mind starts to wander away from all of the stressful thoughts and is slowly transported to a world of enjoyment, where worry is a four-letter word.

The great thing about relieving stress this way is the cost. Cheap hot tubs provide a fine alternative to expensive regular massages and over-the-counter medication that claims to calm you down. Spending a lot of money will inevitably stress you out more. But making a solid one time investment for a long-term mental health benefit is worth it.


Consider all that you do for other people, and try to remember the last time you did something nice and rewarding for yourself. Purchasing a hot tub will be a great way to pave the way for much needed 'me' time. Remember that if you're not good to yourself, it's hard to be good to anyone else. Certainly, the weekend won't last forever, but a quality hot tub will, giving you something warm and soothing to look forward to. So, just sit back...and relax.


John Miller is a life coach and hot tubs owner who frequently writes about stress relief topics such as spas and hot tub accessories. For more information on hot tubs, please visit Arctic Spas Manitoba at http://www.arcticspasmanitoba.ca. Also, be sure to find them on Facebook.