Happy Weekend!

Just because you’re going flat out for your goals this year,  doesn’t mean you’re not entitled to some downtime! In fact downtime is even more important than ever! Its really important to pace yourself, to slow down and let your mind and your body rest, to reconnect with friends and family and also to reconnect with yourself!

So often I hear “busyness” being used as a badge of honour. When people tell you they are so busy they don’t have time to do fun things, what they’re really telling you most of the time is they are so important, indispensable, in fact, that the whole world would fall apart if they didn’t do everything and hold everything together! But they’re wrong. The world functions very well, not because of, but in spite of their busyness!

For me my badge of honour is being organised enough that I can stop and spend some time with a friend who needs a hug, or a laugh or even just a chat. Or that I can take time out to bake cookies or tend my garden. Because when it comes down to it, all the goals and achievements in the world mean nothing if you don’t have people you love around you to share them with.

So chill out this weekend. Have some fun. Cook some great food and invite your good friends round to share it, or if you’re a rubbish cook invite some friends round to teach you! Take the dog for a long walk in the sunshine. Go for a swim or do some yoga. Walk on the beach with someone you love or go and see a movie. Or just relax with a really good book. Reconnect with what’s really important!