The Gift of the 31st Day

It's March 31st as I write--and I have the day off! This is a tradition that started before I became a work-at-home CEO. I started it when I had two children in diapers at the same time. I realized that the only way I'd get a day off as a mom was to give vacation time to myself. And so I did.

There are seven months that have 31st days. On these days, I only do things I want to do. I get the laundry done the day before, plan an easy meal (or plan to eat out), allow myself to take a nap, and I also usually plan something special like a manicure or lunch out with a friend. Today I spent it by myself because that's what my heart and soul needed. I went to the gym. I ran errands. I got my hair done. And now I'm blogging. Nothing is on the schedule for tonight. It feels deliciously wonderful!

How about giving yourself the Gift of the 31st Day? It's one of the kindest, smartest moves I've ever made! If you're interested, go to your calendar right now and mark off July 31. That way, we'll both have a day off to look forward to!


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at Tuesday, March 31, 2009

2 comments:

  2. Lucky me! I have already taken that day to start "Sister's Vacation." Every three years, my three sisters and I plan a simple trip to a warm location to lay at the pool, have a few cool drinks, read some trashy books (lol) and have some engaging, sisterly conversations. I always look forward to sharing this time with my big sisters.

    I will look forward on the calendar for the next "31st" to mark them as "personal vacations!" Thank you Mary for the great advice.
    Sharon
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