In the movie Office Space, Jennifer Aniston's character is scolded by her boss for having only the minimum required pieces of flare on her uniform. For many of us, our days are fairly uniform, there's not much difference between one day and the next. We go along doing what needs to be done, then we wake up in the morning and do it all over again. Lather. Rinse. Repeat. So I ask you, where's the flare?
This week I challenge you to add a few extra pieces of flare to the uniform of your daily life.
~ Serve dinner on your best dishware. It doesn't matter if it's frozen pizza, Lean Cuisine or filet mignon, set a proper table with napkins, silverware and crystal glasses. Even milk tastes special when served in a flute.
~ Treat yourself to a spa night. Warn your family that you are only to be interrupted on account of fire, bloodshed or death. Lock the door, light a candle and add some scented oils to your bath. Lie back, close your eyes and relax until your fingers and toes are pruny. Be sure to dry off with the fluffiest towel in the closet and wrap up in your comfiest robe or pajamas.
~ After the kids are in bed, turn off the television, put on some mood music, (I prefer Marvin Gaye and Al Green but whatever gets you going), grab your honey and dance nice and slow. Remember what it was like before life got in the way? When all you could think about was how long you had to wait before you could get naked together? Go back there tonight. You'll be glad you did.
~ Have a family pajama party. Pop loads of popcorn, throw pillows and blankets on the floor, turn off all the lights and watch a movie together. The Princess Bride is one of my personal favorites, it has something for everyone; romance, action, adventure, comedy and a giant. Perfect!
It doesn't take much effort really, just a little imagination and a playful spirit and you can easily bring some flare back into your life.
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