Pamper Me Please! - Self Care for the Busy
Entrepreneur
by Kristie Tamsevicius
Published on this site: February 7th, 2006 - See
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Why am I doing this? I just feel like I can't focus today!
I feel like I'm not enjoying my job like I used to. What's
the matter with me?
I Need a Break!!!!
When you are CEO, head nurse, mommy, head of janitorial services,
and chief crafts coordinator, life can leave you a little
weary sometimes. As a business owner you are your most valuable
resource, so it makes sense to take care of yourself! When
you start to feel overwhelmed, it's important to know when
to slow down and take a break. Below you'll find 10 tips to
help you take a vacation pamper and renew.
- Schedule a Day Off: Often when we are the busiest
is when we need a break the most. Write a day in your calendar
just for you. Promise to enjoy your time off. Turn off the
computer, and don't answer the phone. Don't let guilt, or
a list of impending deadlines steal your relaxation and
enjoyment for the day.
- Make Time For the Special Relationship in Your Life:
Go on a date with you're your husband. Enjoy a cup of gourmet
coffee with a friend. Steal away on a mommy and daughter/son
breakfast. Write a special note to a friend or spouse letting
you know how you feel about them. Give someone a long meaningful
hug. Spend a little extra time cuddling with your children
before bed.
- Take Time to Celebrate: Make up a holiday. Invite
a friend to a "just because" lunch. Order out
for pizza. At our house, we have a tradition called "pajama
party". When we want to celebrate, we all get into
our pajamas extra early, get all our pillows and blankets,
pull out the sofa bed, snuggle up, watch a special movie,
and tell each other stories. This is a special treat that
the whole family really looks forward to!
- Pamper Yourself: Indulge in a candle lit bubble
bath. Listen to some soothing music. Read a juicy romance
novel. Take a day at the spa. Soak up some sun at the beach.
Sip a glass of wine and watch the sun set in your back yard.
Why not buy yourself a bouquet of flowers?
- Nueture Your Body: Treat yourself to plenty of
sleep, eat balanced meals, drink lots of water, and take
vitamins. If you've been neglecting a checkup, now's the
time to schedule it! When you take care of your body, you'll
have more energy and feel happier.
- Get Out of That Chair& Excercise: Sitting
in your office chair all day isn't exactly the ideal workout.
Head to the gym, take a walk thru the park, or take a dip
in the pool. Take in a game of golf, racquetball or tennis.
Exercise is a proven stress reducer!
- Catch a Ray of Sunshine: Remember the song "I'm
walking on sunshine, well…and don't it feel good?"
There's nothing more energizing then feeling the sun on
your face and breathing in some fresh air. Spend time in
your garden, play ball with the kids, or take a trip to
the park. I enjoy taking a "nature walk" right
in my back yard. I walk slowly looking at each flower, and
really taking each detail in again as if for the very first
time.
- Be a Kid For a Day: Forget your responsibilities
for just one day. Put away your "to do list" and
revel in all the things you'd like to do but shouldn't.
Let your house be messy, sleep in, eat an ice-cream sundae
for supper, and watch you're a funny movie. Make up a silly
song. Put on your favorite CD and dance! Mix up a batch
of monster size cookies! Let the little kid in your come
out and play!
- Renew Your Spirit: Often in the busyness of life,
we forget to take quiet time for ourselves. I encourage
you to take time to journal, daydream, read the scriptures,
and meditate. In stillness, you can tune-in to what really
matters to you. Take time to listen to your heart, reflect
and honor the quiet voice within.
- Get a Makeover: Do you feel pretty when you look
in the mirror? If not, you deserve to! When you look good,
you feell good. Get a new haircut or a manicure. Spoil yourself
and buy a new outfit. Try a new perfume.
My Personal Challenge to You:
All work and no play make Jack a dull boy! Don't wait until
you are feeling burned out to take a break. I challenge you
to take out your pen, flip thru your calendar, and schedule
yourself a day off. When you are well rested, ou'll have a
newfound energy, spark and passion to drive you forward to success!
Kristie Tamsevicius, is the author of "I Love
My Life: A Mom's Guide to Working from Home"! Thousands
of aspiring entrepreneurs have used her step-by-step home
business system to earn money working from home. Get a free
ecourse Home Business Success Secrets at http://www.webmomz.com/ilovemylife1.htm
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