Posted by Erica Johnson on September 12, 2008 at 3:14am
How to relax on a tight budgetWe all need a break away from all the stress at work and not to mention the husband and kids. Being a mom, wife, cook, driver, gardener, cleaners, maid and don’t forget being a business professional is hard work and you need time to relax. You must take time for your self. When you are taking time for yourself you become a better mom, wife, and friend.When you are on a tight budget it’s hard to find $100 just to blow on fun with friends, but this cannot be an excuse. You have to strive to budget $150.00 a month for you to relax and not for your family fun time. Don’t make any excuses like little Johnny needs extra lunch money for the week or my husband needs a new briefcase. Let your husband use that same briefcase until there’s a holiday or when you need a birthday gift to buy. Making excuses is the beginning of your failure to meet the goal of relaxation.Being a mom we are nurturers by design and we always put our self last. For one day a month we have to push that aside and think of ourselves. Explain to your husband and family that you will be taking some me time out for your self each month. Also explain to hubby that negotiated in this agreement is that the kids and the house are his responsibility for the day. Now ladies, let me prep you on line of defense number one that will surely come from your husband. He will say, there’s no way I can make it without you. It may not be in those exact words but it will be in some derivative of it. You rebuttal should be to simply tell him that he will also be getting something out of it. You will become a much better person to be around.Taking time out for your self can be cheap. A few things you can do are:1) Get a 30min. massage. Massages are my favorite as they are a great stress reliever. You can also catch up on old times by having a friend join you for the massage. You can create friends night out spa party and invite all of your friends.2) Go to the park and feed the birds and fish for free, assuming that you already have the bread at home. Just being by your self can relieve a lot of stress.3) Take a drive around the town to clear your mind.4) Get a gym membership which runs you about $30 a month. Look out for specials here in Nashville where you can join for $1.00. Working out at your local gym is a great way to trim up and relax.These are just a few ideas that could help you stay healthy and have a balanced life. It’s imperative that you take time for your self. If nothing else lock your self in your room with a huge bowl of fruit and your favorite movie or book.Author Erica Johnson is a mother and wife that focuses on healing the body mind and soul. She is the owner of three business in Nashville, TN. Pampered Luxury Mobile Spa, Young Leaders Preschool and Warm Spirit. She is a business expert and her goal is to see women succeed. She helps mothers with taking care of themselves by helping them learn how to relax and achieve overall wellness. If you would like to contact Erica Johnson please contact her at www.pamperedluxurymobilespa.com
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The ultimate activity in life is to “love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and with your entire mind....And the second is like it: ‘love your neighbor as yourself.’” (From Matthew 22:37-39NIV) and in this prescription for life, Jesus gives us three ‘love targets’: God, your neighbor, and yourself.Start by meeting and acknowledging God at the start of your day and all throught the day. Remember to spread Christian love and compassion to everyone you meet and finally set aside some time for yourselfAll you need is 20 Minutes a Day!Try these at home spa tips. Go ahead....You Deserve It!Enjoy the sound of silence or your favorite soothing music while:• taking a candlelight soak in a warm bath. Burn 100% natural soy candles.• Sip a cup of Warm Spirit Easy Time Herbal Tea while reading a chapter of your favorite book or scripture.• Give yourself a Pampered Hands treatment using Warm Spirit Polish, Scrub or Glow made from Natural Sea salt or cane sugar in moisturizing aromatherapeutic oils and enriched with pure essential oil. In Fact use all over in the shower.• Take a warm shower with a lavish, luscious Warm Spirit shower gel made with botanical extracts, essential oils. Followed by a Warm Spirit body butter made with super-rich, a smooth blend of Shea butter, jojoba oils and essential oils.Go ahead....Whatever you do, enjoy this time for yourself.....you deserve it!Warm Spirit E-catalog www.warmspiritcatalog.comMy Website: www.warmspirit.org/awarfield
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