It's Fridayafternoon, you've faced another long week at work. You love your job and yourfamily but the kids are driving you up the wall and it's hubby's night out withthe guys. So you order pizza, throw a movie in the DVD player and numb out to Beauty and the Beast. Not the most relaxing way to de-stress.
It'sFriday afternoon, you've faced another long week at work. You love your job andyour family but the kids are driving you up the wall and it's hubby's night outwith the guys. So you order pizza, throw a movie in the DVD player and numb outto Beautyand the Beast. Not the most relaxing wayto de-stress.
Ahhh, the curse of the working woman.When was the last time you took some time for yourself? I'm not talking goingon weekend camping trips with the family or even a romantic night out with your spouse. Married, single mother, or no kids, when was the last time you took some realtime away from your daily demands? I'm not even talking about shopping forshoes with your best friend. I'm talking taking a SOLIDAY - a solitude-style vacation!
Now before you think, "Oh, oh. She means go to some retreat, do yoga, andchant," hear me out.Thisis not an Eat, Love, Pray holiday! AllI'm saying is it's good to get away on your own for a change, even ifit's for half a day, a full day,overnight, or a week. Just make some time and do it! It is so restorative and so needed in today'smodern,fast-paced times because as women, we are like theair-traffic controller around whom everyone in our lives revolves. We give, give, give, and we simply need space every so often to just"be".
Okay, so I'm preaching to the choir, but seriously, we all need a break now andthen. No matter the state of your pocketbook, there is something you can do to get some qualitytime for you. Sometimes is necessary to shut the world off and focus onyourself.
Here are some fun and different ideas for taking yourself on Soliday:
1. Be a tourist in your own town:Ever thought of staying overnight in a local hotel and letting yourself bepampered with fine dining, in-room movies and breakfast in bed? Think of allthe places you've always wanted to see in your city but never had the time to check them out. Take afew days off (even if you stay home at night) and explore the attractions!
2. Take a hike. Love the outdoors? Why not pack a lunch and takeoff for the hills? Imagine being in the fresh air and walking in the woods. Andif the forest isn't your thing, head out to the water (if you're close to some)and walk round the lake or take a stroll by the sea. Treat yourself to a day'ssailwith a local charter. Have lunch on deck! Thebeauty and calmness of nature can be so soothing to the spirit and really helpyou unwind.
3. Escape to a cottage. Here's agreat idea if you have a few extra dollars to splurge on your Soliday. Rent a furnished cottage orcabin, lay in supplies and just hang out. Stay up all night, sleep in as longas you want, take a walk or just sit and read. Luxuriate in all that peaceand quiet.
4. Go for a drive. Always wanted to check out that new farmer'smarket or the cute little seaside town 50 miles away? Turn your favorite musicon and go! You don't even have to have a destination in mind, just stop whensomething catches your interest. Check out the shops,take in a play or ride the Ferriswheel.Do something out-of-the-ordinary, even if it'sjust stopping to pick some wildflowers by the road. The mental and emotionalspace will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated!
You may have noticed me saying in some of my recent articles, the more lifespeeds up, the more we need to slow down. Our lives, even when theyre fulfilling, can sometimes be chaoticand most of the time, demanding, so it pays to give ourselves the gift of a Soliday in whatever form feels right to us. Byhonoring ourselves, we will be in a better position to serve those we love and have the energyto keep controlling all that traffic coming at us!
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