Neroli Salon & Spa

Posted: 20 Apr 2020 12:15 PM PDT

Keeping your body and mind active and engaged is important for your mental health. I'm here to share some tips and ideas that work for me. Hopefully this gives you a boost of inspiration!

Changing Routines

I don't know about you, but I have found it challenging to be motivated through quarantine. Things are different; we don't have access to our gyms, we aren’t able attend the classes we love and we also can't meet with friends for a beautiful hike (Lapham Peak is my favorite) on a warm morning.

Typically, I have a pretty solid routine… well as much of a routine as I could have with a puppy and a 15 year old at home!

Because of the quarantine and social distancing, I had to push myself to be active. I'm here to share some tips and ideas that have worked for me just in case you need a little inspiration like I did!

Finding Inspiration

If you want to work your arms, they have ideas. Legs? They've got your back! Whether you want a light and easy yoga routine or to train for your first 5k, it’s all there for you.

No weights? No problem!

You can find multiple items in your house that could work. Here’s 3 options to try!

For example, try spaghetti sauce jars or water bottles as hand weights.
Fill a backpack with books for squats and overhead presses.
Use the couch or a chair for tricep dips.

Don’t forget! You can always use your body as a weight, too.

Local gyms and trainers

There are tons of trainers and gyms offering options for free classes via social media. Search your favorite gym and see what they have. Here are some of my favorites to give you some ideas: Shred415, Les Mills, Orange Theory.

Dog walking

Lastly, we’ve come to a really good mood-booster!

I’ve walked my dog Luna 1.5-4 miles per day, depending on the weather. It's good for her AND me! I love to get outside in the fresh air and listen to my favorite jams or a new book on Audible!

If you don't have a dog, maybe an elderly neighbor or you know someone in the healthcare field has one you could help with. Not only would you be getting outside for a refreshing walk, but you’d be doing a small act of kindness as well, and that goes a long way!

Even if you're getting outside on your own, that's ok! Throw those earbuds in and pump up the music or be with nature and use it as a time to reflect.

Staying Connected

Sometimes I feel very motivated and sometimes I do not. When I need a little extra push I have found that talking to a friend about it can help. Taking a scroll through social media to see what everyone else is doing always creates inspiration and motivation for me!

As Rachel Hollis mentions regularly- sometimes all you need to do is a countdown to get going. It's as easy as counting down to yourself "5, 4, 3, 2, 1… GO!" Get up and jump around! Change your body language and get moving. Jog in place, do a few jumping jacks or dance out some of your best moves.

Whatever you do, just get up and start getting the energy going. Maybe you'll dance with the kiddos while listening to Disney tunes or maybe you'll decide to start training for your first 5k.

I hope this has given you a few ideas for how to keep staying motivated! Remember: no matter what you decided to do, getting your heart rate up and moving your body is so good and refreshing for the mind, body and soul.

I can't wait to see you back in the salon and I welcome any inspiration you have! I'd also love to hear your comments on what has been working for you.

We're all in this together!

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Not Everyone Is Safe At Home – Helping Our Community

Posted: 15 Apr 2020 10:39 AM PDT

At Neroli, the community is always our top priority. When the Covid-19 pandemic became a reality here in Milwaukee, we knew that there would be a profound impact for many, making basic necessities like putting food on the table a challenge. So we launched the Show We Care campaign to raise funds for those in need. We are proud to announce that with your help, the first phase of our campaign raised $3,000 for Hunger Task Force in the month of April. We now hope to continue making a difference in our community by bringing awareness and raising funds in the second phase of our campaign for Sojourner Family Peace Center.

Those dealing with domestic violence aren’t “safer at home.”

Over the past few years we have supported Sojourner Family Peace Center by providing hair and makeup services for their Be the Light fashion show, and were excited to support again this year. Sadly due to the current health crisis, the 2020 fashion show has been postponed until June of 2021–but the need for the services Sojourner provides doesn’t stop. Those dealing with domestic violence aren’t “safer at home” and need our help now more than ever– domestic violence spikes during times of stress and economic hardship.

Photos from the 2019 Be the Light Fashion Show

SHOW YOU CARE

We are asking for your support as we raise funds to help Sojourner Family Peace Center bridge the gap in fundraising they face in having to postpone Be the Light 2020, and Neroli Salon & Spa will match your donations. Survivors need help now more than ever.

To Donate:

Cick the button below/go to our online gift card page
Click “select amount”
Select “Donation $20 Gift Card” — we will convert these gift cards into a monetary donation to Sojourner Family Peace Center.
Select occasion “Sojourner Family Peace Center“
Make the recipient donations@nerolispa.com

DONATE

Sojourner is the largest nonprofit provider of domestic violence prevention and intervention services in Wisconsin, serving more than 11,800 clients each year.

Sojourner provides an array of support aimed at helping families affected by domestic violence achieve safety, justice and well-being. Their primary goals are to ensure the safety of victims of family violence and provide a pathway out of violence for victims and abusers through opportunities to make positive and lasting changes for themselves and their children.

Thank you in advance for your support, and be well!

Other Ways To Give

COVID-19 UPDATE: To safeguard against COVID-19, we are NOT accepting in-kind donation drop-offs at this time. We are only able to accept donations of new items delivered directly from Amazon.

DONATE GOODS VIA AMAZON

Our needs change frequently. Please see our Amazon wish list to see what we need right now. Donating via Amazon is easy. Simply click, buy and ship donations directly to Sojourner. VIew our Amazon Wish List

Note: Gifts purchased on Amazon will be directly shipped to our agency. When purchasing gifts on Amazon.com, please be sure to include your name in the 'personalized gift message' portion, so we can properly acknowledge your generosity.

FOOD DONATIONS

If you would like to donate food or catering to the agency, please call (414) 276-1911, to schedule your donation. Please do not deliver food without calling ahead. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sojourner is an essential business remains open and available.

https://familypeacecenter.org/about/community-update-from-sojourner-about-covid-19/

https://familypeacecenter.org/about/our-mission/