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Plans for a mental health day

It's that time. Things are crazy, life is hectic.  Family life is busy, and it's time to schedule a little time-out for Mommy! You've heard of "personal days" or "mental health days". Well, today, I thought to myself, "I need one." Typically, Scott's day off is Monday and we usually do some things together as a family. I didn't feel prepared to go spend the day by myself today, thinking I would waste that precious time away without a good, solid plan. I want to soak it all in, after all!

So, I'm making a list. When you're a wife and a mother, it's easy to forget who you were before becoming those things. What kinds of things you did in your free time. Hobbies you had, goals you wanted to achieve, and dreams you liked to grow.  Taking a personal day is especially important for mothers for many reasons. Not only to get away, clear your head, and get some rest from the everyday routine of family life, but also to DREAM again. Refresh those goals you had in mind. Read a good book. Get a massage. Whatever YOU like to do.

I would LOVE input from anyone who has great ideas for how to spend the day alone, relaxing and "refuelling". Below are a few ideas I have.

1. Retail therapy. Shopping is ALWAYS a "go-to" hobby of mine (thanks to the fine training of my mom!) Even window-shopping can be fun and relaxing!
2. Mani/Pedi
3. Getting a massage
4. Sit in a coffee shop sipping a Chai Tea Latte
5.  Browse through a book store or library
6.  Read a book in a coffee shop or book store cafe.
7.  Blogging.
8. Enjoy a lunch date with a girlfriend.
9. Browse through a craft store like Michaels
10. Go for a drive.

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