As most of you know, not only am I an entrepreneur and CEO of a growing bath + body business, but I’m also a mom and a home educator. My days are often busy, but I don’t declare that to make myself look superior; it just is what it is, and most days, what may look like busy work to some people is productive hobby time for me. With all these responsibilities and duties, there must be time to completely unplug, relax, and unwind away from it all. A little over a week ago, Mary, Vice President of Product Development and COO of Girly Arts Made by ME, and I struck off to the beach for the weekend.
This was exactly what we needed. You may have caught my write-up last week about the impressive guest care skills of Garison at The Winds Resort at Ocean Isle Beach. That whole weekend was exactly what these Corporate Divas needed. Just picture white powder beaches with warm water, lush tropical landscaping, and restful moments reading in a hammock under waving palm trees. Yeah, it was that good. There were cold beverages, good eats, and restful nights’ sleep accented by a friendly, accommodating staff.
We enjoyed our time immensely and returned home feeling loose and mellow. I truly haven’t experienced that much calm time in forever, and it was amazing!
It’s important, now that we’re home, to maintain that peaceful feeling, to take moments to do things that help promote a calm spirit. Knitting is my mini-vacation of choice these days. Studies have actually shown that knitting helps lower blood pressure. I find having a cat lying beside me also helps me feel incredibly relaxed. Between the two of these things, most nights it’s a serious struggle getting upstairs to bed, because I’m half asleep with my knitting needles in my hand. My current project is a lace shawl. This is it in process:
This is our secret for chilling out and relaxing, and in the process, we returned home with grand ideas and fresh energy for taking care of orders going into the busy holiday season. How do you recharge your battery?
I’ve started walking in my neighborhood again. I love walking with friends, but sometimes need to walk alone to clear my thoughts and refresh my mind.
I enjoy a peaceful walk, but with children, that’s not happening often. I’ve started doing some resistance exercises each day – crunches, push-ups, planking – and that has really helped me feel able to tackle about anything.
Oh, that looks like an amazing place, Sara! We got to “escape” to the beach for a week at the end of the summer, and it was just what the doctor ordered. I also find reading next to a cat (or two) is a great way to unwind when I need a break. You’re right, it’s so important to keep that peaceful feeling!
Beach + family – the absolute best way to make memories and relax!
I agree, a chance to get away is so rejuvenating!
Sometimes all we need is a change of scenery.
Self-care is so important. I’m glad to see you writing on this topic. It is something that is not valued in our society, but is so needed. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
My favorite way to relax and unwind is to take a nice, long hot bath with epsom salts and essential oils 🙂