Five Self-Care New Year’s Resolutions

by The Casselman

Reflecting on the challenging year 2020 has been and looking forward to 2021, it is certainly necessary to pause and give ourselves time to rest and enjoy the simpler things in life. Self-care is any activity that we deliberately do to take care of our mental, emotional and physical health. And self-care resolutions are perfect options for the upcoming New Year because they only typically involve small changes to our daily routines, and they inspire us to do better at caring for ourselves and those around us! 

Continue reading to learn more about five self-care resolutions you should consider for the New Year. 

TAKE A MINI-VACATION

Skip the stressful vacation-planning in 2021 and plan a relaxing day trip or a short getaway to The Casselman! The Casselman is a historic inn, motel, restaurant and bakery that originated in 1842. To this day, we continue our long, treasured history of serving travelers and our local community of Grantsville, Maryland. Guests visiting The Casselman can enjoy a nostalgic, comfortable stay at our historic inn or stay in one of our affordable motel rooms. To learn more about the Casselman or to book a stay with us, please visit our website. 

Grantsville’s surrounding town offers easy access to Interstate 68, which makes travel to the cities of Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Washington D.C. a short two or three-hour drive away. And if you like to explore, check out our blog, Planning Your Roadtrip Through Grantsville, Maryland, which showcases a variety of fun activities in the Grantsville-area that are sure to keep you busy while you are here! 

Before planning a trip, we encourage travelers to check the statuses of individual businesses in the area and be aware of face-mask and social distancing requirements in the state of Maryland and surrounding states. 

MAKE TIME FOR A HOBBY 

Did you know that research shows that partaking in a hobby you love can help you live a longer, healthier life? But unfortunately, many hobbies often fall to the wayside because of either a lack of motivation or a lack of time. This upcoming year, consider making a resolution to set aside time to pick up a new hobby or pick back up an old hobby that you used to enjoy!

If you are looking for a new hobby for 2021, check out this list of ideas to help inspire you: 

  • Hiking, walking or biking
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Cooking or baking
  • Playing games
  • Volunteering
  • Taking up art
  • Learning a new language or skill
  • Camping
  • Playing a musical instrument

TAKE YOURSELF OUT TO EAT OR ORDER TAKE-OUT

Our everyday lives are busy, and some days, it feels like there is not enough time in the day to plan what we are eating, much less prepare it! So instead of applying unnecessary pressure on yourself, practice self-care and treat yourself or even a stressed-out friend to a delicious, home-cooked meal from The Casselman Inn Restaurant. The cuisine of our restaurant is simple, country food with a variety of recipes that are reminiscent of the Pennsylvania Dutch and Amish background of our owners. Our menu also includes homemade loaves of bread, cakes and pies prepared in our bakery downstairs. If you would like to see an entire list of what our restaurant offers, check out our Breakfast Menu and our Lunch/Dinner Menu. For current specials and other info, visit us on Facebook.

GET MORE QUALITY SLEEP

Getting enough sleep is a great self-care area to focus on in the New Year, and it is associated with several physical and mental health benefits. Sleep deprivation, on the other hand, may lead to serious consequences like weight gain, heart disease and depression. The average person should get between seven to nine hours of sleep each night. 

If you feel like you lack sleep, check out these simple changes you can make to improve your nighttime routine:

  • Decrease screen time before bed
  • Reduce light in your bedroom
  • Cut back on caffeine
  • Go to bed at a reasonable hour each night

DO SOMETHING FOR YOURSELF EACH DAY

Taking some “me time” each day is not selfish. In fact, it is necessary for your overall health and wellbeing! And it does not have to take a lot of time. It can be as easy as going for a walk, taking a nap, journaling, listening to music, reading a book or calling a friend on the phone. The idea is just to take some time and do something you enjoy each day because you deserve it!

HAPPY NEW YEAR | THE CASSELMAN 

We hope that by incorporating these self-care resolutions, 2021 will be your best year yet! If you are looking to visit Grantsville in the New Year, we would love for you to book a room with us at The Casselman Inn or The Casselman Motel or check out The Casselman Inn Restaurant for a delicious home-cooked meal. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 301-895-5055 or contact us online here. 

Wishing you a happy and healthy 2021 from your friends at The Casselman! We look forward to the opportunity to serve you in the New Year -- and the years that follow! 

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