I get this question from my kids. What do they think I do when they’re not home or I go out???!!!!
The truth is, I rarely drink alcohol and almost never around my kids. Not that I don’t want to (or need to), it’s just not on the top of my list. But last night I was with family and could not wait to relax on the water with a glass of wine and my family.
Why do we relax with a glass of wine?
I’m sure there’s a range of responses, like”I enjoy a good glass of wine,” or “It’s relaxing,” “It tastes good.” There’s no doubt that enjoying a glass of wine is relaxing. But the reason why it’s relaxing is because you are not doing a dozen other things at the same time. So, the real question is:
When was the last time you really relaxed?
Maybe this holiday weekend you relaxed (I did for the first time in a long time!). Or maybe the holiday was a bit more stressful than the rest of the year; feeding or taking care of visiting relatives.
No matter what you did this weekend, research shows that relaxation is just as good for you as exercise – a finding that’s difficult for me – one who can’t relax! So, after this weekend, I’ve decided I’m going to spend the rest of the summer taking a bit of time each day to relax. Maybe I won’t open a bottle of wine (or maybe I will), but I am going to take time to sit with my kids, chat with them more and spend time with my friends and family. I might even take a weekend away! While it may not have the same feeling as that first sip of a great wine, it will certainly be more rewarding!!
Have a great last day of the holiday weekend!!! Take a bit of time for yourself today. You deserve it!
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