Taking a Break - Time for Renewal

Life is hectic. Life is extremely busy. There is always more to be done than time to do it. So, how do we maintain balance in our busy lives? There are family demands, career demands, physical demands, and more. What comes first? On the days when I feel there are too many things going on, I have a tendency to get into a "stress" mode. My shoulders tense up. My neck gets stiff. I'm not really "enjoying" life but mainly trying to get everything done. Well, as tax deadlines approach, I have found myself in that stress mode. This would be a good day for a visit to a local day spa. Taking a step back from all of the supposedly urgent demands of life, renewing yourself, and getting a little pampering, will raise your spirits, help you gain a new perspective, and also prepare you physically, mentally, and emotionally to meet the demands of the day. So, if you find yourself getting stressed out (and therefore, truly not as productive as you can be) -- take a few hours off, get a massage or a manicure, or do something out in nature. Just a little bit of time can get you back into a productive state of being. Of course, I need to take my own advice -- so off I go!