Many years ago, I met with a supervisor who asked what I was doing for myself when not at work. I was not prepared for this question and didn't know how to answer. As we talked, I began to see the importance of having a life outside of work. I work from home which means I could be logging information, making phone calls, or checking email twenty-four hours a day, but there comes a point when I need, no, crave and depend on, Shelley time.
Fast forward to last week and the lesson was relearned. I had an appointment for a facial and I contemplated canceling so I could deal with critical issues at work. I took a deep breath and made a choice. I chose me. I knew that I would be better prepared to handle anything that came my way, if I only took an hour to relax and take care of myself.
As I left the salon, I felt renewed and confident that I had made the right decision and was better prepared to conquer work and life concerns. I know that when I take care of myself, I am better able to care for others.
"Things do not change; we change." ~Henry David Thoreau
5 comments:
so SO true. I require some kind of splurge of this nature every few months but daily require quiet time in the bath or bed with a book. I wrote down your Out of Africa quote and would add: The cure for antyhing is salt water or a day at the spa. :)
Amen!
Here's to Shelly time!
I am glad I was a part of your "me time"!!! That is why I love being an Esthetician you get to make people feel good!!!
Good for you!! Do it more often!
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