Visit Yourself
March 10th, 2006 by Laura Moncur in MotivationSome people say that we are not supposed to work on Sundays because it is a day of worship. They believe it’s “God’s Day”. I don’t believe that.
Don’t get me wrong. I think people should take one day a week off from work, whether it’s Sunday, Saturday or some other day in the week. We all need one day where there is no work. That includes home work, house work, errands and chores. We all need one day a week where nothing is expected of us. We need one day a week where we can do whatever we want.
I have found that since I set aside one day a week where I don’t need to write, exercise or do housework, I am much more productive. I take the time to go to the mountains for a hike or go to the river valley for a bike ride. I use that time to color in coloring books or draw pictures or paint with acrylics. I use that time to sleep. Sometimes I spend more time in bed than I do out of it. If that’s what I need that week, that’s what I do.
Try this practice and you will find your week runs much more smoothly. Here are some hints to help you succeed:
If you are religious and your Sunday (or Saturday) is filled with church duties, you still need to set aside a day where you have no responsibilities except with yourself.
Tell your family that you are taking one day just for yourself. You can invite them along on your activities if you wish or take them alone if you need the privacy. You be the judge.
Planning – Make sure you do the laundry and house cleaning on the evenings during the week so that you can have one day on the weekend that it just for you.
Guard that time like you would with an appointment with a doctor whose schedule is full months in advance. Don’t let anyone invade your day with yourself with chores. People will test your devotion to yourself. Pass the test by keeping your time to yourself sacred.
Giving yourself one day a week just for you is the one of the best things you can do for yourself. You will be far more productive during the week after you have been able to dedicate time for you.