Most Often Forgotten Item On Everyone's To Do List
The push and pull of day-to-day demands can take their toll on our well-being if we are not vigilant about caring for ourselves. One way we can ensure that we take care of ourselves is to add relax...

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Most Often Forgotten Item On Everyone's To Do List

The push and pull of day-to-day demands can take their toll on our well-being if we are not vigilant about caring for ourselves. One way we can ensure that we take care of ourselves is to add relaxation and recuperation on our To-Do list each day. Creating time to relax may seem impossible if you work full time. However, only you can make it a priority.

If you have a significant other—you need to negotiate who will be on duty for what chores and when while you each take turns retreating to unwind. Taking turns gives each of you an opportunity to realize how much you each contribute to the family in addition to working full time.

If you are a single parent—creating time will require creativity. For example:

?Pay a neighbor or teen to watch your small children while you are at home, but are resting and relaxing.
?If your children are old enough to be in their rooms doing homework or other activities quietly, this can work well.
?If your children are nine to twelve? p.m. lights out
?For children thirteen and up?0:00 p.m. lights out.

Find a place where you can be alone—a safe haven—whether it is an entire room or a small corner. There, you can be enveloped in feelings of security that transcend other issues that may be unfolding elsewhere in the house. Creating a safe haven enables you to shift your attention from your outer-world concerns and come back to your inner-world needs.

To create a safe haven in your home, begin by looking for suitable areas. Your habits can often provide you with insight into the perfect spot—an area of your home you gravitate to naturally when you need comfort. Remember to consider noise and activity levels while choosing the site. When the weather is agreeable you may find that spending time in your garden or outdoor patio helps you release the day's tensions. Tending plants, listening to the birds and gazing at the stars can provide our need to be near nature.

As you create your safe haven space, create it with the mantra, "I breathe easily here. I relax effortlessly here. I am safe here." When you return to your home after braving worldly demands, you will feel a subtle yet tranquil shift occur inside of you as you settle into your personal retreat and become centered within yourself without demands. After your retreat you will notice you are able to meet your significant other’s and your children’s needs without feeling you are stretching to gather enough energy to carry through. You will feel relaxed and calm. I wish you much joy and happiness as you continue on your journey.

Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD, author, "101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life," specializes in: Mind, Body, Spirit healing and Physical/Sexual Abuse Prevention and Recovery. As an inspirational leader, Dr. Neddermeyer empowers people to view life's challenges as an opportunity for a healthier life. http://www.drdorothy.net

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Most Often Forgotten Item On Everyone's To Do List
The push and pull of day-to-day demands can take their toll on our well-being if we are not vigilant about caring for ourselves. One way we can ensure that we take care of ourselves is to add relax...