I bought a few fancy bath bombs at the new Lush store in Fashion Valley a few weeks ago. I finally used one last night -- I took a 35-minute bath and read People magazine to relax and get in the right frame of mind for the week ahead.

Feel Better Today

Is an old mantra of mine, which I just remembered. I repeated it every day many years ago when I was having back issues, and it would motivate me to go to the gym, or stretch or go for a walk. These things always made me feel better that day, as well as better overall in the subsequent months. I gained strength in my body, and mind, became more flexible and FELT BETTER. Tomorrow is another day, but TODAY is a day I could find something to do to make myself feel better.
Last night I put this idea into action, and completed a home workout in my back yard with free weights, a band and a yoga mat. And I felt better.

I enjoyed reading a book for 1 hour and 15 minutes, uninterrupted!

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I am finally reporting that I did something for myself today! I spent 10 minutes gently stretching before I went to bed.