I gave myself a 'professional' spa day at home, and it provided the self-care I desperately needed

My home spa day.Zoe Ettinger

• To try to de-stress and indulge in some self-care amid the New York City lockdown, I made myself a "professional" spa day at home.
• I already had everything I needed on hand, so I was able make my own spa without even leaving the house.
• I tried to re-create the experience I've had at real spas by adding extras like "spa water," putting on a big fluffy robe, setting up an aroma diffuser, and playing relaxing music.
• Taking a few hours to pamper myself left me with a sense of relaxation that I hadn't felt in months, and I realized it could be an excellent way to treat mothers this Mother's Day, too.
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No matter who you are or what you do, we could all use a little pampering — especially now. Just taking an hour or two to relax and give your body a break can be a brief but wonderful physical and mental vacation.

As I'm stuck inside amid the coronavirus lockdown, I attempted to give myself a professional-level spa day with simple treatments like painting my nails, soaking in the tub, giving myself a facial, and rubbing my feet with an exfoliating scrub.

I also added little extras that took it up a notch, like making my own "spa water" with lime slices, turning on my essential oil diffuser, putting on a playlist of relaxing music, and getting myself comfortable in a big fluffy robe.

I already had all these products on hand, but most can be easily purchased at your local pharmacy or supermarket.

With Mother's Day coming up on May 10, I realized this might be the break that a mom needs. Take a look at how you can re-create it.