Over the past year, I have made a conscious effort to slow down. I have always been a girl on the go... packing my schedule full of activities, running all over the place getting things accomplished. I'm a multi-tasker and like to believe that I'm good at it. I hated sitting down to watch movies, didn't like to spend too much time at home by myself, and felt as if I would need to account for how all of my time was spent. I'm proud to announce that I've broken that cycle and man, does it feel good!!
Yesterday I found myself with an entire afternoon free. My list of to-do's were done and I went to the gym and ran errands in the morning while my house was being cleaned. After lunch I realized that I didn't have anything going on until later that evening. What to do.... I could finish painting my bathroom (nah, that would ruin my fresh manicure)... I could go shopping (hmm... I've gotten my fill of that this week)... I could pack for Boston (better wait for the 5 day forecast). Then it hit me. I could.... just relax!! I drew a bath and listened to spa music, instantly feeling my body relax and de-stress. I took out my contacts, put on my glasses and made a nest on the sofa. The last time I did that was when I had strep throat! I piddled on the internet, watched tv, read, and listened to music. It was bliss!! I kept wondering why in the world I don't indulge more often.
I appreciate this new found ability to just be. I'm starting to actually enjoy movies (how strange that I can follow better when I'm fully focused, haha). It's pretty peaceful to lounge in my pj's. It doesn't cost me a thing to find entertainment at home. After a full afternoon of "doing nothing" I felt surprisingly accomplished. I didn't have a thing to show for it, expect my own satisfaction that I had listened to my body and rested. I will admit that by the end of the afternoon I was ready to go train with Whitney and Jane, my newest Jillfit partners! Work hard, chill harder... I kind of like it :) .
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