Today I feel content and peaceful, and that is by design, not accident. I purposefully put aside my many lists and decided to improvise this weekend.
Yesterday, I went to my AquaFit class and destressed so much that the only thing I did for the remainder of the day was take a drive with my husband, read, and rest. Unproductive looking to some, but just what I needed.
Today has no agenda. So far I have paid a couple of bills, tackled some laundry (which I don’t hate doing – I find folding therapeutic), and read. The rest of the day will probably be much of the same – reading, writing, and listening to calming music. It is my little slice of heaven.
It could have been very different though if I created a long list and put huge expectations on myself for this weekend. It would have been easy to do. Don’t get me wrong; that happens often – just last weekend in fact. The point is if we don’t make/take time to care for ourselves who will? How will you find your peace and contentment this week?
Rita DiCarne 
A perfect way to relax and enjoy your day and time with your husband-more productive than ticking off a list.
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Oh boy. I should have read your blog before I made my list and accomplished most of it without a moment of relaxation – and that’s why my post is late and not up to snuff – great advice and just reading this brought some peace 🙂
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Thanks, Melanie. Pencil in some “do what you want” time for this week!
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Rita, I believe our “teacher brains” keep us thinking that we need to make a list and check it twice constantly. Even in retirement, I tend to overbook, overwork, and generally overdo. I defy my aging body and often push myself too hard. But…I’m learning to indulge in self-care more frequently and it’s paying off. My husband is a big help because he constantly tells me to sit down and relax. I do…after all, I promised to love, honor and OBEY him. LOL. I loved your slice and as full-time teacher I know you deserve every minute of relaxation you can get. Have a good week.
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Thanks, Rita.
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It’s so great to be able to “purposefully put aside” those to-do lists and expectations. I can’t do that completely because I use Sunday to make plans for the upcoming school week, but I love some unstructured, unplanned time. Glad you got to enjoy it this weekend.
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