wellness
5 tips for practicing self-care
Ever feel like the days just get away
from you, and you don’t have time to
do all the things you need to do, much
less want to do? Oft en wish you could
just spend your evenings or weekends
on your own personal goals, practicing
some self-care or just relaxing? Th ere are
many ways you can take more control of
your time and take better care of yourself.
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Sometimes it’s a question of prioritizing
what you want to do - and outsourcing
the rest.
Simplify meal prep and cooking. Unless
cooking is enjoyable and relaxing for you,
chances are you get home from work
stressed and hungry - and tired of takeout.
Fortunately, there are dozens of options
for letting yourself off the hook when it
comes to cooking from scratch without
sacrifi cing good, healthy meals. Today
many diff erent plans exist for ordering
pre-packaged ingredients and recipes in
a manageable form for you to prepare at
home, with minimum fuss. Not only are
they delicious, but you can fi nd services
that cater to particular health plans or
your specifi c dietary needs.
Get help with pet care. Unless you have
kids old enough to take care of Fido, or
you enjoy taking him for his walks, it’s
easy to fi nd pet care services, or even a
reliable neighborhood teenager, to help
walk the dog or check on the cat, particularly
if you work long hours or travel for
work. Doggy day care services, boarding,
and grooming experts also help lift
some of the burden of caring for your
furry friends.
Outsource house cleaning. While we
all wish we had beautifully organized,
clean homes, it’s almost impossible to do
everything we’d like to keep our houses
in great shape. Merry Maids off ers a
variety of cleaning services that allow
you to choose which tasks or rooms you
most need help with. Merry Maids home
cleaning services are available weekly,
every other week, monthly or one-time,
so you can pick the service that best
suits your lifestyle. On every visit, the
team from your local Merry Maids franchise
dusts, vacuums, washes and sanitizes
each room. Imagine the hours of
reclaimed time and peace of mind you’ll
have, knowing you’re coming home to a
beautifully clean home every night.
Prioritize health and exercise. You try
your best to exercise, so why not give
yourself the most help you can to meet
your wellness goals, and also a reward
when you achieve them? Hiring a personal
trainer or signing up for a class that you
know will inspire you to keep up your fi tness
level is an investment in yourself that
will pay dividends in your future, and
make you feel great right now. Whether
it’s Zumba, spin class, yoga or Pilates, any
activity that helps you build strength, fl exibility
and fi tness is worth the cost. Th en
be sure to treat yourself with an occasional
massage, sauna or spa visit - whatever
helps you relax and feel good.
Take a time-out. When you are able,
plan your next vacation for a location that
you know will be both fun and relaxing.
If a long vacation is not in the cards, plan
a mini-break, even just for a weekend, to
get away from the daily routine and let
you focus on yourself, your signifi cant
other or your family. Something as simple
as spending a night in a local hotel - with
as many amenities as you can enjoy - will
leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated.
You’ve earned it.
Th e next time you’re feeling stressed
and overwhelmed, choose to outsource
those tasks that can take over your life,
and give yourself the best gift ever - the
gift of time.
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