Deanna Yusoff Instagram – Today is my off day, woohoo! 💃🏽
I know it’s Saturday, the day most people have off, but my schedule isn’t your typical Monday-to-Friday deal with weekends free.
So, what does an off day mean to me?
It’s all about Me! ❤️
I take a moment to reflect and ask myself, “What do I need? What do I want?”
Do I indulge in some ice cream? Do I immerse myself in a book from morning till night? Maybe I feel like singing and dancing like a wild and carefree soul? Perhaps I’ll pamper myself at a spa or take a refreshing dip in a waterfall? Or maybe, just maybe, I’ll snuggle up in bed and reminisce about beautiful memories from the past.
It’s like having a heart-to-heart with my body, you know?
But it wasn’t always like this for me. I grew up with a whooooole different set of beliefs. Sitting down to read a book or enjoying leisurely lunches? Nope, not okay. Chores came first, meals were on a strict schedule, and even waking up and going to bed had set times. Daydreaming or doing absolutely nothing was frowned upon as plain laziness.
Can any of you relate to this?
The thing is, those beliefs never quite clicked with me. That’s probably why I ditched the 9-to-5 routine early on in life. Sure, I had the security of a job and a paycheck back then, but at what expense? I was constantly exhausted, the days flew by in a blur, and personal growth? Forget about it! I was stuck in one place, seeing the world from the same old perspective.
Anyway, back to my glorious off day. Today, I silence the nagging “to do list” and turn my focus inward.
Engaging in a heartfelt conversation with myself helps me unwind, find my balance, and heal. It’s like fuel for my soul, you know?
We’re all so caught up in the rat race of success and survival in today’s world that we forget to hit the brakes and simply enjoy being with the most important person in our lives: ourselves!
So, when was the last time you spent quality time with “Me”?
Treat yourself to some much-deserved “me time” and don’t forget to share how it made you feel in the comments below!
Let’s celebrate self-care together!
#OffDayFun #MeTimeMagic #EmbraceYourNeeds #ListenToYourBody #JoyfulLiving #FindingBalance | Posted on 27/May/2023 11:55:05