Unique Ways to Spend Your Me Time

As Mother’s Day approaches, I’m reminded of the importance to take a little time out for myself. I encourage you to do the same. Below are some ideas on how you can spend your “me time” beyond the bubble bath!

Send your Mind on Vacation This economy doesn’t always support a fly-away vacation to white sandy beaches where your troubles are washed away in the rolling surf. Carve out 5 minutes and think of a place you have visited that brought you peace and tranquility. Close your eyes and visualize all your muscles relaxing. Picture yourself in your favorite spot and take in all the sights, smells, and sounds of that wonderful place. Enjoy the feeling of pleasure that comes your way from “visiting” your vacation destination!

Embrace your Youth! Think of all the things that you did as a child that gave you joy! Go to a park and swing, climb a tree or play dress-up. Grab some friends and go to an amusement park, do cannonballs in the pool, have a squirt gun fight, or grab your bike and go! Find something that brings you cheer and laughter… giggling is GOOD!

Shake  Things up and Push your Boundaries Stop saying “I’d like to do that someday” or “I don’t think I could do that” and JUST DO IT. Jump out of a plane, scale a cliff, go bungee jumping, set a goal and start training for your first 5K, 10K or marathon.

Take a Step into the Past Looking at old pictures of family and friends can give you comfort and take you back to happy times in your life… so dig out those old photo albums and thumb through them.  If you are one of those ladies that has stored bins of pictures or have a portable hard-drive of digital pictures that haven’t been printed – GET TO WORK SCRAPBOOKING. You can do this in the solitude of your home or enjoy this project in the company of friends or family.

Take a Walk of Gratitude Grab your sneaks and head out the door to re-energize! With every step repeat “I’m thankful” in your head and tell yourself something that you are thankful for in your life, whether it’s family, friends, relationships, work, health, reaching your goals etc.  You’ll be shifting into a positive energy gear in no time!

Enjoy a Girls Night Out Create a GNO experience! A girls night doesn’t have to equal dinner, cocktails and dancing… Try something different! Attend a professional sporting event, go visit an art gallery, museum or theatre or attend a wine/cheese tasting.

 Host a Girls Night In Although you can enjoy the latest chick flick and wine etc… Think out of the box! Enlist the help of a local expert and try something new! Learn to make jewelry, host a scrapbook class, have a clothing and accessory swap or enjoy a low-cost spa/makeover party.

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