wellness
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Feeling overwhelmed? 5 tips to make time for self-care
Ever feel like the days just get away from
you, and you don’t have time to do the
things you need to do, much less want to
do? Oft en wish you could just spend your
evenings or weekends on your personal
goals, practicing self-care or just relaxing?
Th ere are many ways you can take control
of your time and take better care of yourself.
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 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 a reward when
you achieve them? Hiring a personal
trainer or signing up for a class that 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
will be 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 - the gift
of time.
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