Are you ready for some Pampering Time?

Its "ME" time! 

Happy Mother's Day!

Whether you are thinking of doing something special for Mom or you really could use some "ME" time for yourself there is no perfect time than now to get some "pampering".

Isn't it interesting that we need the excuse of a special day to make arrangements for something sweet and nourishing for our bodies and souls?  Why are we so resistant to committing to a chunk of time each week for ourselves and do something we enjoy? Especially if there is a lot of stress in our every day living. When we have to make a doctors appointment we block out time. When we need a cavity filled we find time to do it. If we have to go to the bank, buy a house, run to our kids performance in school we make time.

But it seems society has us hardwired that we come last and that it is selfish to take time for ourselves, especially when the world is falling apart around us. However, have you heard of the saying "When Mama aint happy there aint nobody happy"? Yes, there is truth to that. After all, how can we help others and create a nourishing space for our family and be creative and productive at work if we are exhausted and drained? And what kind of example do we give our children? 

  

Well yes, there is a simple way of starting to pay as much attention to ourselves as we do to others. I invite you to right now, get on your calendar and block out a recurring, weekly chunk of time that is just for you. 

What you do with that time is up to you, but make sure that it is something fun, rejuvenating and invigorating. Whether you choose to go to the gym, go on a bike ride, read a book in peace or "take a hike" ;-) this will be your time to relax and rejuvenate yourself.  You might have noticed that my work week runs from Tuesday - Friday. Yes, Mondays are my days off. That's the day I run my errands but also book my "ME" time. My weekends are usually filled with family/kid time so there is usually not much quiet time involved there. So I try really hard to keep that day dedicated to my well being and to doing things I enjoy. In fact it is blocked off in my work calendar!

"ME" time not only helps us feel good but by consistently taking the time to do something that is relaxing and pleasing we allow our body to relieve itself of stressors and start diminishing the levels of cortisol (a stress induced hormone) in our system. Did you know that excess cortisol blocks the absorption of vital nutrients and supplements and wreaks havoc in our system? You might be eating the right foods, taking the right supplements and still not feel energetic and joyful because the stress you are under suppresses & reverses all the good work you do.

So perhaps one of the best things you can do for yourself starting today is

TAKE SOME TIME OUT!

Yes, I can already hear the argument "I don't have time to take time off". It's a good point. But did you know that:

 

By offering yourself just 10 minutes of Relaxation each day, you become more clear minded, more productive, more positive and are able to live your life with much more joy.

That's all it takes

START WITH 10 MINUTES A DAY

• Close your eyes and take some deep breaths, right there at your desk.
• Take a short walk in the sunshine during lunch and regroup.
• Or enjoy a cup of coffee with a friend. 

All it takes is making the commitment to yourself AND STICKING TO IT!   Have you blocked out that time yet? 

For all of you nourishing mothers out there, female or male that fit the role,

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

 

You deserve some Happy Time.

Corinna ♥