Anyone reading through my client testimonials on my website may be surprised to read that I recommended a client regularly sat on her sofa and read Grazia - not your typical health advice!
The reason for this was to give her a 'time out' from a usually hectic day. The city can be a very punishing place to work - long hours, heavy socialising and high stress occupations can zap your vitality, and that's why 'me time' is so important.
Some city folk use the gym as a stress-buster but this can be part of the stress mix as well - tiring on the body and sometimes another level of competition - to be more fit, thin or well built than the next person!
Real me time simply involves chilling out and doing something totally relaxing which has no point other than to help you unwind.
This time should involve peace and quiet so if you have kids or live in a full house this may mean escaping to somewhere you won't be disturbed .. in the study, in the bathroom (have a nice long soak in the tub), in the garden or even stroll down to the park and chill out for ten minutes on a bench. Sit or lie down, keep music or the tv off and either let your mind wander or chill with a non-work related magazine or book.
And on that note I should let you know that I'll be taking a two week 'time-out' myself from next week, including from my blog. Nutritionist in the City will be back at the end of July and if any of you are also taking a break this month have a lovely holiday.
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