The Philosophers Zone

I am just so excited that I am posting it on all my blogs! I have got my website up and running and am eagerly awaiting all customers. There are several categories for ebooks and my own writings are published as ebooks or hard copy according to your preference. I am posting new books every day and hope you will pay me a visit regularly. Please tell all your friends and family. You can visit me at http://onestopebookshop.ca
After all the work I have been doing setting up my site, marketing strtaegies, working my day job taking orders for Sears, looking for a new apartment, looking for a new job since it will be in a new city, organizing and packing, and all the day to day duties I am feeling the need to go on vacation.
I read this article and thought it was the perfect solution for my situation. Talk to ya later! I'm off to the spa!

How to Get Away From It All Without Going Anywhere
Copyright 2005 Vivian Banta

So many people when they have returned from taking a trip
say, "I need a vacation from my vacation." This usually
occurs if there is a lot of travel involved in the holiday
or if people have over-scheduled their activities to take
advantage of the wealth of tourist attractions at their
destination. So, apart from reinstating your healthy
eating and sleeping habits, how do you get some rest,
relaxation and enjoyment when the œ"vacation" is over or
too far into the future?

Here are five great tips to on how to get away from it all
without going anywhere:

Mini-spa experience
Just because it isn't summer doesn't mean that you can't
pamper yourself. Whether you make an appointment for a
free makeover, schedule a massage or manicure, or indulge
in some cosmetic goodie or extra, it's a great way to carve
out some time for you. Even taking a shower or bath by the
light and fragrance of aromatherapy candles can be a nice
break from the ordinary.

Read
Remember all those books and magazines you lay aside
thinking you'll have plenty of time to read them when you
go on vacation? Well, why not now? The cooler seasons
bring rainy, cloudy days that many booklovers (me included)
proclaim are ideal reading weather. Just make sure that
you are reading what you want to, not what somebody else
said "you should" read, as this is a surefire trigger for
procrastination.

Bring the exotic into your everyday experience
Part of what we like about going away for vacation is being
able to experience things out of our ordinary, day-to-day
experience. So, who's to say that has be the exclusive
domain of a formal "vacation"? Treat yourself and your
family to a special breakfast on the porch with the fine
china you only use once in a blue moon. Go to a restaurant
that features cuisine you've never tried. Visit a store
that specializes in international wares and pick up a
little something from a foreign locale to add a little bit
of mystique to your normal decor.

Try something new
More often these days, people incorporate learning
experiences into their vacation experiences. So, why not
sign up for a class or workshop? You can tackle personal
development, acquire a new skill, learn some history or
take up a new hobby. Any way you choose to do it, opening
doors to new experiences can also lead to a rejuvenation of
the spirit.

Be a tourist at home
Unless you have played tour guide to an out-of-town
relative or friend, you may not have visited tourist
destinations or historical sites in your own city or
region. Get a visitor's guide from your city and hit the
town. Viewing local attractions alongside tourists can be
an eye-opener and offer you a fresh perspective on the
place you call home. Additionally, If you don't already,
make plans to attend events at your local theater, symphony
or museum. Too many of us will do these things when we are
"out of town" and don't take advantage of the wonderful
arts communities and tourist attractions in our own
communities.

So, if you feel the need to get away from it all, remember
that you don't necessarily need to leave home. Sometimes a
great vacation is right in front of you!

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Vivian Banta (MBA/Coach U CTP Grad) is a life coach who
works with people in pursuit of their passion who want to
fully engage in their lives. Are you ready to plant your
heart in the garden of your dreams? Find out how by
visiting her website at http://gardenofsenses.com or e-mail
her at coach@gardenofsenses.com to schedule a free,
30-minute personal coaching session.