A change is as good as a rest...!

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The theme of this week has all been about change!  The one area I never have a problem with change is when I follow the old saying "A change is as good as a rest!"  I love taking a step out of everyday life and enjoying a new experience or seeing a new place.

Something I have vowed to do this year is to take several small breaks out of the normal routines of life.  It doesn't have to be expensive and it doesn't have to mean travelling far and wide.  One of my favourite things to do is to leave home early on a Saturday morning and travel to somewhere I haven't been before.  There are countless of places within minutes to several hours away that I haven't seen.  I love booking into somewhere cheap and cheerful like a B&B or a Travel Lodge (especially when they have their super deals offered).  It gives me two whole days to explore, mooch, wander and see something new.  I come home feeling refreshed and it seems like I have been away for a lot longer than a couple of days.

Even spending a day doing something different is good for you.  Book a workshop or a class.  Meet friends for lunch and extend it into the late afternoon.  Offer to host a pamper day with friends and each bring food and drinks for a shared buffet.  If you feel the need for a bit of peace and quiet, go to  a retreat or pack a picnic and head of to a quiet spot with a book.

Doing something different gives you a boost and a rest from routine is always a good thing.  It can make you appreciate your life, family, home and health a little bit more.  I always find that no matter where I go, no matter how wonderful the time I have had, I always look forward to coming home again.  Its good to escape and its even better to come home to the haven of your own bed!

Love and Blessings,

Jean Fisher-Taylor