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Hello, Monday again and that means time for a new Mantra!
"I give myself permission to spend time doing the things I want to do"
This is inspired by a conversation I had with a friend. She told me she had looked in her diary which was crammed with things to do, places to go and people to see. Not one of those things were actually for her. They were all things for her partner and family. She suddenly realised she was playing a bit part role in everyone else's busy life and had no time to be the starring role in her own life.
We spoke about some of the things she would love to do. "I would love a massage", she told me rubbing her weary shoulders. "I would love to have a morning wandering around town and have a coffee with a friend." "Most of all, I would love a long, hot bubble bath with a glass of wine and a book like you see in films!"
I asked her to take her diary out and book time out for all three of these things. Once we got past all of the excuses, cries of guilt and anguish, she actually booked the three things she wanted to do most. I spoke to her a few days ago and she assured me that she had managed two of the three and is planning to meet an old school friend in the next week or so!
Taking time out is essential. Doing something that gives you pleasure is also essential. Life should be savoured and enjoyed not just endured. I know friends that spend every evening and weekend taking their children to five or six different activities and sports. Whilst I applaud the opportunities those children have, would it not be better to reduce those activities a little and the parent s to take time for their activities also.
All work and no play makes us cranky, exhausted and unfulfilled!
Please make time in your diary for YOU as soon as possible.
Love and Blessings,
Jean Fisher-Taylor
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