Forget traditional New Year’s resolutions and bring on 2025 with focus, intention, and a fierce new look – plus why you should book that massage by Luda Conti Owner, Avanti Day Resort.

INVEST AND RESET

At the end of each year, as the clock marches toward midnight on December 31, millions around the globe pour celebratory glasses of bubbly to toast to the year ahead. The ceremonial turning of the page marks a new chapter, a fresh chance, an opportunity to set intentions for the road ahead. New Year’s resolutions, however, are famously and often hilariously short-lived (January 17 is jokingly referred to as “quitter’s day,” the date most people abandon their resolutions), so we’re offering a different approach: rather than set lofty or strict limitations or ambitions, why not mark 2025 as the year you put yourself in the priority seat. By setting aside time each month to do something to pamper yourself be it a facial, massage, hair color change, or even a simple new pair of shoes you’re reminding yourself that you deserve small luxuries. In turn, these simple gifts can grow into something much larger, inspiring you to eventually hit those uber-ambitious long-term marks. After all, as Marilyn Monroe famously said, “Give the girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.”

MIND & BODY

The art of massage has long been celebrated for its physical benefits soothing sore or tight muscles, improving circulation, and supporting lymphatic drainage but a recent study published by the American Massage Therapy Association showed another reason to nurture your muscles: massage has been linked with boosting mental well-being. According to research, a regular massage practice can be a rockstar stress reliever, lowering cortisol levels far after you leave the table. It also activates feel-good neurotransmitters in the brain, those wonderful “happy” hormones like serotonin and dopamine. Plus, carving out the time to do something solely for yourself helps increase feelings of self-value and love.

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NEW YEAR, NEW HUE

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A fresh new hair color can feel like a mini transformation, and 2025 is already buzzing with stellar color trends guaranteed to shake things up and put added pep in your step. Here are a few of our favorites:

Hitchcock Blonde Light, cool-toned blonde.

Cherry Cola Brown with hints of cherry and purp.

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