There are all sorts of different types of people, obviously, and with that come all sorts of different ideal ways to relax. Here are a few people have sent in to me:
The Scheduling Sort: some people just can't take a break unless something is scheduled. If that sounds like you (meant to go to bed early, but got caught up in just one more thing?) schedule yourself some downtime. Book a pedicure, or buy tickets to a movie in advance. My favorite is going to see live theater - enlightening, uplifting, sometimes thought provoking, and always relaxing.
The Overbooked Sort: just the opposite... don't plan anything! Block off three days in a row in your calendar where you cannot schedule a thing. Will last minute things come up? Absolutely. But when you find you just have to go meet with the florist tomorrow, you'll realize you have all afternoon free to go, and still have plenty of time to sleep in and take yourself (and maybe your fiance!) on an impromptu picnic.
The Overwhelmed Sort: this can happen to anyone, whether you have lists pinned to every surface or you made a list once, but lost it under one of those piles of clothes in your room. It's not about how organized, how stressed, how busy, or how laid back you are, unfortunately the sense of overwhelming Stuff To Do comes to all of us. Taking time to relax can't be put off until next week when you're overwhelmed today. Put aside MUST be done today (or if you're not sure, put off thinking about it for now), and take an hour for yourself right now. Do you play piano? Go drill some Rachmoninoff until your fingers ache. Are you a runner? Go log 6 miles. Enjoy the mall? Gift yourself $75 and go windowshop for a treat.
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