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European countries have it right on the life-work balance.  We all want it in America, but none of us or too few of us have it. So many studies have been done on happiness and stress.

European countries are at the top, for places to live for happiness, why? The countries in Europe take long vacations, have shorter work weeks, have longer maternity leaves, and all have something in common – happier, healthier people.

I have been thinking more and more about healthy living as of late. I wanted to share some thoughts. I have been thinking about the mind body connection and health. Did you know your stress can kill you, if you let it! I want to some day dance at my childrens’ weddings and my grand childrens’, if God is willing.  I’m sure you do too.

The more I think,  the more I realize, we are really mess up with our views.  Our view  of work, relaxation and life  in this county is very distorted. The way we want our lives to be, our view how it should be  and what we are truly living are exact opposites.  We have very distorted views on how life should be in this country.   We have it wrong in this country, really, really wrong.  We are a “live  in the moment” country of people, we think just about the here and now, not down the road. Ask yourself down the road will I be healthy? What can I do today to improve the odds?

In our culture we work, work, work  – so we can  – buy, buy, buy. So you work more and harder  to have a nicer house, drive fancier cars, better schools for your children, better quality health care, better food on the table, and take some fancier vacations. Well it’s all fun and great, but have you ever thought about what all the working is doing to your health. What good is all of it if you die young from hurting your health, by being too stressed.

In  European cultures they are a little like us, but the big difference is the vacation time or some call it holiday time over there.

I have friends who are from Europe and their whole approach to living,  is more natural and thought out than ours.  We are a fast food and rushed country in everything we do. Now I know this is just based on a handful of friends watching them and reading  some studies, but I really do like the more natural approach to living.

My European friends will ride their bike to get a few things at the store. I fly in my car there and back.

My European friends have herb gardens and fresh produce. They have taken the time to  grown themselves. Mine are dried or shoved in a can or frozen with lovely freezer burn.

My European friends really are much happier than us Americans. I really do think they know more,  about how to be happy. So where along the way we have lost this natural living way of being and living?

So how did we as a country  get this way and what can we do to change it? Food for thought.

Does the sound of an Ultimate Bath intrigue you? You can create the ultimate relaxation experience and  your own oasis right at home!

How long has it been since you’ve been in the tub for a soak?  Maybe years? Through no fault of our own, we just forget how wonderful baths are.

The health benefits are abundant by taking a bath. A good bath can help you feel better about yourself. A bath can clean out the toxins in your body, clear your mind, help your sinus cavities clear, relieve stress, help you sleep better, help your mood and help you be a happier you.

Ladies we all really do need to relax more! Our lives are so full of activities, chores, lists, errands, appointments and the days run by. When was the last time you took long bath? Think about it, have you even had the time to take a good long soak in the tub?  The sad fact is,  many of us stop taking baths as soon as we have our first child.  For career ladies, it may stop  once  we great a career going.  We just don’t make time for it anymore and it’s not a priority.

The ultimate bath, let’s start  thinking and preparing. The ultimate bath experience, what comes to mind for you? What do you enjoy most? Start planning ahead now and have the items at home, so when you get the chance to indulge, you can.

What do you enjoy the most?  Figure out your own must haves,  be it the candles, music, aromatherapy, scrubs, shower gels, bath bombs,  loofahs and essential oils.  The list goes on of the ingredients to you can add to your own ultimate bath. In the need of some new towels and a new robe, go for it and really enjoy the experience.

Enjoy!

I wish each and everyone of you a very Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you have made special plans for Mother’s Day. If you have not,  there is still time to plan a special day,  just for you. Please do indulge in something you enjoy.  If your going away for the day,  have a safe trip. May it be a happy and healthy Mother’s Day for everyone!

In the year 2010, life is not that simple any longer. As moms,  we all work way too hard. We need breaks from the stress of our day to day lives. Most of us are  on very  tight schedules and need some time off occasionally. Please live it up  and do something different, you just may have a new outlook and attitude from having an enjoyable day off. Try breaking out  and do something  entirely different for the day!

Please enjoy your special day Ladies!

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