Ottawa Women's Coach

February is my birthday month and I usually treat myself to a day off. This year, I increased it to a full week of vacation just before my birthday. It's not just a week off. It's a week off without any specific plans. No have-to, must, need-to or should.

When is the last time you gave yourself this kind of gift. A week of free time to do just what you may not have taken the time to do. Here are some examples of indulging yourself:

- a massage
- a full day reading the stack of magazines or a great book
- a mid-week afternoon movie
- going swimming when everybody is still at work
- taking your watch off
- no alarm clock for a full week
- mid-day walks if the sun is shining
- lingering in the coffee shop after lunch
- mid-day snooze if the skies are grey
- hours checking the books at Chapters
- reminding yourself that it's ok not to "do" all the time
- speaking only with people who are kind hearted
- practicing meditation or yoga
- inviting a dear friend for dinner
- calling someone who you know cherishes you
- eating healthy 80% of the time and splurging 20%

Have a great week

Marguerite Tennier, M.A.,
http://www.canadascoach.com