A full week of work and courses makes me ready to take a load off and loosen up as soon as the weekend comes. But we all know that the chance of me having a weekend full of spa like services and peace and quiet is not really probable. Even when I have a break from work I find myself lost in chores and errands, house cleaning, and other tasks I’ve been putting off. Although I might be able to talk someone into giving me a five minute back rub, I doubt I’ll have time for a pedicure and a bubble bath. In today’s world where we live such busy lives, it is nearly impossible to sneak away for an hour or two let alone a whole day to just put aside our busy lives and catch a little ‘me’ time. While I can possibly fit in a chiropractor’s appointment or a manicure once a month, it’s never enough to make me feel that I’ve actually coddled myself. When a holiday or a birthday comes along and someone asks me what I want, the first thing that I think of is “money” or “a new pair of scissors.” Even though these may be sensible presents, they are essentials and purchasing these essentials doesn’t take much thought. A present should be something you want, not a thing you need. Sometimes all you need in order to justify a spa treatment is a loved one’s aid or go ahead. A gift should encourage you to take care of yourself, not help you run yourself further into the ground. Although I can say I wouldn’t have much free time to make a spa appointment even if I was given a gift card, I know a few home remedies that will do the trick almost as well. When I think a friend has been working too hard and needs a little love, I buy them a pamper basket from Baskets By Rita to tell them to put aside some time for their self. 
Friday, April 1, 2011
Take 10 Time To Relax
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