Life Balance & Relaxation
How To Find It
NATURE HAS A WAY OF BALANCING US OUT. JUST LISTEN TO YOUR HEART
Sleep?
When was the last time you had a good nights sleep? Millions of people are suffering from sleep deprivation and don't even know it. Over 10% of Americans are workaholics. All for the sake of making the mighty dollar. Why do people push themselves to their physical and mental limits forsaking life, love and the pursuit of happiness? How can you change your view of work without sacrificing family and leisure? Keep reading!
A Much Needed Vacation?
Did you know that the average worker in the 21st Century will opt to get paid for their vacation time and use the money for paying bills? They will then cram whatever leisure they have into the weekends only to thrust themselves into an auto stress mode by Monday morning. The repeat of this process over times causes extreme fatigue an other health issues. It has been known to strain marriages and other relationships. Are you a working time bomb?
Vacation Solutions
Can't Afford to Go Out of Town?
If money or time is an issue for a vacation, find local places to visit for the weekend. If you are near the ocean...go to the beach. Water is very calming and can make you feel as if you have been away on an island after only an hour of being away.
No Water Where you Are?
Go to the nicest hotel in town and enjoy their amenities. While there, networking should be in full force. When your workday is hectic, and you still have work on your brain, pack a small bag and be prepared to treat yourself to an in-town get-a-way as if you have truly gone away to another city. Have breakfast in bed at the hotel. Have lunch at the poolside. Go dancing if there is entertainment at the hotel that weekend. Meet new people who may be in your town for business or vacation. Take advantage of everything available that you can budget for. Change your mindset to imagine that you are coming from somewhere else when you check in...it's fun, and imaginative... Take pictures for your vacation scrapbook..You will have lots of fun but you must play the role! You will relax very quickly and feel as if you have been a world traveler.
After a Day of Activities...Sleep Well
As mentioned in the onset of this page, many people are sleep depraved. Try taking a hot bath and relax before going to bed. Reflect on the days activities and don't think about work. If you choose to take a call, tell them you are on vacation and let them know that you are on your way out to the pool...you are sure to love this fantasy vacation...Then, it's lights out..."Night, night."