There was an episode of Parks and Recreation where two of the characters had this annual “Treat Yo Self” day.
It was a day that they (get this) treated themselves.
While the way they went about it was a tad silly, I have to admit that I really dig the concept I mean here we are being spouses, parents and faithful employees and guess what?
Sometimes we forget to not only take care of ourselves . . .
We forget to treat ourselves.
It took me 45 years to finally go camping all by myself so I decided back in 2010 to Treat myself.
I had a blast and it was really cool getting to know a really cool guy I like to call “Me”.
I’ve treated myself to books, guitar lessons and most recently a way cool vanilla and chocolate double cone from the ice cream man. I sat under a tree and didn’t give a sh*t how silly I must have looked. I was far too busy treating myself to care 🙂
My son obviously gets this concept and treated himself to a massage after taking his college entrance exams.
Quite frankly, we all might need a little reprogramming in this department because from the time we were youngins, we were discouraged from being “selfish” and treating ourselves.
Perhaps its time to say Screw That as hopefully, you do something this week to . . .
Treat Yo Self!
Me thinks you are worthy of a totally random act of kindness directed towards . . .
Y. O. U.
Paul – this is SO true! We are always giving to others: family, spouse, kids, clients but never ourselves. A great reminder – the image of you sitting under a tree eating ice cream paints a vivid image that will forever remind me to take time for me. Thanks!
You should have seen it Kristi . . . I was transformed into a little kid again and totally loved it!
Thanks for stopping by and here’s to treating ourselves!
Paul – this is SO true! We are always giving to others: family, spouse, kids, clients but never ourselves. A great reminder – the image of you sitting under a tree eating ice cream paints a vivid image that will forever remind me to take time for me. Thanks!
So true. When flying, we are reminded, that in the event of a loss in air pressure, we need to put our mask on first so we can assist others. Same holds true off the plane. If we are kind to ourselves and make sure we give ourselves “me” time, we will be much better at taking care of those around us. Thanks for the reminder!
So true. When flying, we are reminded, that in the event of a loss in air pressure, we need to put our mask on first so we can assist others. Same holds true off the plane. If we are kind to ourselves and make sure we give ourselves “me” time, we will be much better at taking care of those around us. Thanks for the reminder!