Make Time for You!

Life is busy. We wake up, get the kids ready for school, get ourselves ready for work, go to work, go to sporting events after work, go home, make dinner, clean up from dinner, help with homework, do household chores, and go to bed. Wake up the next day and do it all over again. Does this sound familiar?

Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our routines and taking care of our families, homes, and careers that we forget all about taking care of ourselves.

Many of us love taking care of our loved ones so much that we foolishly think we need to sacrifice ourselves. In fact, just the opposite is true. In order to properly take care of others, you need to first take care of yourself. Repeat this phrase until it sinks in.

Do you want to be a really great spouse, parent, and friend? First, be great to YOU.

It’s O.K. if you don’t have a lot of time. There are a lot of little things you can do for yourself throughout your day. Give one of these a try today and see what a difference it makes.

• get enough sleep
• eat healthy
• exercise
• enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee
• read a book or magazine
• have lunch or go shopping with a friend
• spend an hour at the beauty salon
• go for a walk
• take dance lessons

Ready to do something that’s great for your body, mind, and spirit? Try taking dance lessons. Contact the Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Charlotte and Lake Norman.

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