Me Time: How to Design Time to Relax & Unwind

At the end of a busy day, do you often feel exasperated and tightly wound up? If yes, stay with me. Today, I will share some of my secrets that will help you feel better quickly. Creating a balance between work and relaxation is very necessary in order to experience a healthy interaction with life and keep our sanity.

Just as I look forward to performing my life work, volunteering, and a host of other activities, I also look forward to “me time”. I find that after a busy day filled with seemingly more and more items, taking the edge off in a healthy manner does me so much good. I take “me time” pretty seriously; it takes me far away from whizzing traffic, general busyness of life and a ringing cell phone.

I carefully plan how to make this time more enjoyable and special. The basic stars of my “me time” is a rotating cast of various teas, music choices, aromatherapy, extraordinary candles and a very comfortable chaise lounge. I find that daily "me time" clears my mind and ultimately prepares me to soak up the joys of a relaxing evening leading to calm and restful sleep. Here are some ideas to design your special “me time” as well:

Indulge in a variety of delicious caffeine-free herbal teas for their healthful benefits. Start your collection today.  You will quickly discover that the aroma of the tea and warmth of the cup in your hand will produce a desirable feeling of calm. 

Smooth Jazz is a favorite of mine. Pick some mellow music to make your environment more relaxing and ease your stress. Here are some top picks:

• Herbie Hancock - “River”
• Stanley Clark - “The Toys of Men”
• Kenny G - “I’m In the Mood For Love…The Most Romantic Melodies of All Time”
• Boney James - “Christmas Present”
• Dave Koz - “Memories of A Winter’s Night”
• Dave Koz - “At The Movies”
• Rick Braun & Richard Elliot - “R n R”
• Najee - “Rising Sun”
• Spyro Gyra - “Good to Go-Go
• Michael Buble - “Call Me Irresponsible”

Classical music is my other favorite to calm my frayed nerves and bring on the calmness I long for after a long day. Here are some top picks:

• Josh Groban - “Noel”
• Andrea Bocelli - “The Best of Andrea Bocelli” Vivere”
• Paul Potts: “One Chance”
• Josh Groban - “Awake”
• Andrea Bocelli - “Under the Desert Sky”
• Andrea Bocelli - “Amore”
• Il Divo - “Ancora”
• Il Divo - “Siempre”

Aromatherapy is very effective in soothing your senses. Add some to your evening and watch the wonderful affects it will have on you.

Do you love a grassy, lemon scent, with slightly exotic, spicy, warm and fresh fragrance? Then you will love my favorite candle-- Thai Lemongrass. It truly adds that special extra layer of joy to “me time”.

Have you designed an awesome plan for your “me time”? If so, please share it with me. I would love to discover which little things bring you simple and relaxing peacefulness.

Enjoy!

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