Have you ever planned to do nothing? I mean, blocked out an afternoon, evening, maybe even a day and just said no to any invitations? It's much simpler than it sounds, but with our busy lives, looking out for ourselves in this way is a very kind and necessary thing to do. While it can seem hard to politely decline invitations when in reality, nothing but your need to chill at home is calling. But trust me, when you need to rest, you need to rest.
Lately, I have been fortunate to have generous opportunities to socialize, but it is when I don't take a breath, when I don't take a day to myself to get back into my groove, that I realize my balance is out of whack, and I must schedule a date with myself.
Whether I choose to just relax, catch up on all of the magazines and articles I've been wanting to read, finally finish a book I tend to read at night but haven't been able to get terribly far because I'm so exhausted, watch cooking shows or dive into organizing something (because really it does feel amazing when it is all done), these days to do as we please are truly a treasure and most definitely not something to feel guilty about.
Taking this time is helping us to be our best selves when we are with the ones we love and making the most of such moments is, I have a feeling, quite high on most of our priority lists. This weekend, assess whether or not you need some "me time" and if you do, schedule in pen a few hours to just do as you please. I promise, you'll be glad you did and so will those who enjoy spending time with you.
Since you are considering carving some time out for yourself, why not make sure your home is the ultimate sanctuary that beckons you to spend time at your leisure simply doing as you please . . . here are some tips on how to create your very own sanctuary:
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