Sometimes, the best thing we can do for ourselves is to get away from the everyday throb of life, even if only for a little while.
Ah, but those pesky, lying voices in our heads that pile on the guilt with, "You're selfish!" and we believe the lie. Plus, we make our own excuses, which usually begin with "but" - but the time, but the expense, but my husband, but the children, but the animals... Such excuses always lead to regrets later on. But there comes a time when we have to accept that a little getaway will help us to get back to our true selves, our best selves � mentally, physically and emotionally.
We deserve it. Our days call us to think on our feet and act quickly and efficiently with items on our to-do lists and to ensure that our loved ones are safe, healthy and happy. We have to muddle through the emotions that come with daily interactions with family, friends and work colleagues. Consequently our stress level increases and our ability to do and be our best diminish. Even if we spend our days in the laboured pursuit of our dreams, we grow weary and fall into the arms of burnout. Let's face it; with lives like ours, we deserve a regular or occasional getaway.
We need it. Each of us lives our own version of "the harried life". We feel the push, the pull and the rush of the race to manage and improve our lives. As much as we might try to ignore it, we feel the wear and tear on your minds, in your bodies and in your emotions. Therefore, we need a little getaway time to rest, revive, renew and refocus on every level, if we want to live the best life possible.
We can have it. We might not believe it. Others may say or imply that we can't or that we shouldn't even try. Yet, the fact remains, we don't need anyone's permission to enjoy a getaway that will treat the often invisible bruises from multitasking our way through our days. So our finances can't accommodate a European cruise but a getaway doesn't have to be grand or expensive? Think �a weekend at a beach house or an all-inclusive spa day. Think � a Saturday sequestered in your bedroom with complimentary meals courtesy home-delivery or served by the husband or children. Think � an afternoon leisurely strolling the mall, window shopping or pampering a guilty pleasure.
Do you believe that you deserve and need a getaway? Do you believe that you can have one that matches your means and meets your needs? Then go ahead; schedule a getaway for yourself and make it happen soon.
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