Less Work, More Play--for a Healthy Change!

Whatever you think about Oprah, one thing that I personally have to admire is her latest commitment to take time for herself.  "Hooray!" I say.  How many of us really take the time to care for ourselves?  I know that I have been putting off both doctor's and dentist's appointments, only because I am so caught up with putting in extra hours on the job.   

I used to work out at the gym at least three days a week with a good friend of mine until I was required by my boss to take a Spanish class.  Unfortunately, the class conflicted with our gym schedule and it was inconvenient for my workout buddy to go later in the evening.  Once you lose your buddy, you may as well just hang it up; the motivation is gone.  Neither one of us have been to the gym since then.

I used to play the guitar and take piano lessons.  But I stopped when I went to work full time.  It seemed pointless to spend my time that way when there were so many other things that needed to be done--laundry to be washed, dishes to be done, beds to be made.  Sigh!  All work and no play...

I plan on joining Oprah in her quest for self-care.  My Spanish class has ended and now it's back to the gym.  I'll call the doctors and dentist this week to schedule long overdue appointments.  I hope to go back to making healthy choices and to doing other things that fulfill me:  writing more, painting, music, etc.  Yes, life is just too short to continually put my favorite things, and my very self, on hold.  "Less work and more play!"  may very well become my new mantra.