To be honest, I am the worst offender ever. I pack every day with some-thing and if I have a few minutes free, I pack some more. I assume most of us are this way. The most obvious indicator is with my home life. If my girls aren’t happy, then I can’t possibly be happy (wife & two dogs). Even friends complain that I don’t have time for them. So over the past month, I’ve resolved to make changes, even if slowly.

My first step is to take a dedicated rest day. Frankly, its not easy to choose which day that will be. My spiritual side says it is on Sunday; an official Sabbath!! My schedule determines a lot from yoga teaching, training for a CrossFit competition, and getting ready for trail running races. So for now…Sunday it is!

It was AMAZING!!

I really needed a day like that. I’ve been going at it for so long. I didn’t plan anything for the day. Not only was it a physical relief, but it was huge mentally and spiritually. You know what, next Sunday I will have a few more options for myself as well, though I’m not “planning”. Just options. It will be a spa day. I’ll take a hot bubble bath, maybe two! Maybe I’ll go get a tan. Take a walk with my dogs. Perhaps I’ll go fishing. Maybe I’ll get a mani-pedi, since I’ve never done that. It will be a ME day!

Take time for yourself. Everyone will love you for it! Especially YOU!