Self Improvement Begins with Prioritizing Self Care
The idea that self-care is not selfish is playing on repeat in the social media world. The adage is fantastically logical. No one can pour from an empty cup, right? You might say that self-care is the very foundation of self-improvement. September is Self-Improvement Month and now is a great time to focus on moving forward in every way! Let yourself stroll carefree through the little streets of The Village, and open your mind to a whole world of self-care and self-improvement provisions.
Your first stop should be at Maddi Mae’s Café & Creamery. Wrap your hands around a steaming (or ice-cold) cup of brew. The aromas themselves will liven your intellect as you prepare for a day of shopping for you! Now that you’re fully awake and focused, it’s time to head into The Spice & Tea Exchange® for some loose-leaf tea to take home. After all, those chilly fall and winter evenings will be upon us soon. You’ll be armed for your reading armchair with a bag full of comfort. Who can relax without it?
If you’re like most of us, you work hard and, sometimes, exercise hard too! What could be more relaxing at the end of a long day than just the right bath products? The Village does not disappoint! Visit Misty Mountain Soap Co. for healthy skincare choices that smell heavenly. A visit to the shop lowers the blood pressure and brings to mind that little bit of time you carve for you every single day. This stop MUST be paired with a dip into The Candle Cottage, also in The Village. Every soothing bath REQUIRES a scented candle to elevate the experience. The Candle Cottage has every scent family you can imagine, from baked goods to clean and refreshing, in an array of locally-made candles of unmatched quality. They also carry other quality candle brands.
Each of us is body, soul and spirit. We must nourish all to live up to our highest potential. God’s Corner has beautiful products designed to breathe life into the soul and spirit. From Bibles to devotionals and Christian art and gifts, this store beckons the God-seeker who wants to ponder His Word, feeding on truth.
Self-improvement begins within. You could also say it starts at home! Making your home a tranquil and peaceful nest will help you to recharge and refocus so that you will be far more productive in every area of life! Masters Editions Gallery in The Village sells works of art that will help to set the stage for healing in your home. You can reflect on spiritual themes or get lost in majestic nature scenes. We were made for beauty, and our spirits crave and find peace in it!
All this fantastic shopping surely has you ready for a mid-morning coffee break. The Village has the perfect stop for you! Coffee & Co. has fabulous macchiatos, lattes and mochas. Grab a pastry on your way out the door. You won’t regret this little cherry-on-the-top of your me time!
If you’re taking a personal inventory and finding that you need both more exercise and more time in the peace and quiet of nature, stop in at The Day Hiker for a little inspiration. You don’t have to live in the Smokies full-time to find a nice quiet hike. The professionals in this unique shop can help you grab some essentials for a hobby that feeds into fitness and other pursuits such as photography and birding.
Your time in The Village this month will be excellent for, well, every single aspect of your life. If you’re taking stock and making plans to move your life ahead in many ways, The Village has lots of wonderful products to help you achieve this. Come see us today!