No matter you are a stay at home mom or working mom, allowing yourself a reasonable break is crucial. Many of us may find it difficult to break away from house chores, or packed daily routines. Some working mom may say not easy to take leave, or to get a back fill.
Is taking a break out of your routine important? Some may say, my job doesn't require much physical movement, or a home maker doesn't means cleaning and washing all the time. Well, I used to think this way. However, day by day, you feel tired, wear out or bad mood. You are longing for me-time. You start recalling your good old days, as free as a bird. Here are signs that you need a me-time break very much.
To love yourself like how you treasure your job, or your family; give yourself a reasonable time off. Pampered yourself once a while is very mood-lifting. There are numerous ways to rejuvenate, depends on which is more effective; as individual results may vary. (a standard disclaimer huh)
Having a quality break doesn't need to be costly. Here are some ideas for consideration.
1. Arranging a day out with your BFF. No worry on what to say, what to bring along or to deal with tantrum. Just drop in to any shop that you like to. Spend your time there as long as you like. I normally buy clothes, accessories or nail polish during this time.
2. If you are longing for a physical theraphy, go for a massage/spa, then head for afternoon tea. Normally, I'll buy myself a book/magazine, then look for a place that I'd like to hang out for the next few hours. Spend your afternoon in ambience environment, sipping your coffee while reading is very relaxing.
3. Wanna have a break with minimal cost? Why not, you can still have your afternoon tea at outlets that offer tea break promotion. And know what, most of them keep the latest magazines on their rack! Like, Seasons, SDS....
4. Go for hair cut and hair treatment not only relaxing but makes you will feel good at least for the rest of the week.
5. For certain people, day off doesn't mean outing day. If you perfer to rest at home, please make sure no housework. You may spend your day on grooming (doing your own hair spa, DIY medi or pedicure), reading or even sleeping. This shall be the best way to recharge yourself.
6. For those who enjoy physical workout, you may plan to have a bowling, badminton games, hiking, swimming or go to gym. Sweating will make you feel fresh as well as to generate positive chi.
I usually have my me-time after kids bed time or when they went off for tuition. This is the time I recharge myself as well as to plan out what I need to do the next day, including my tuition lesson plan.
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