Permission to Nap: Taking Time to Restore Your Spirit
by Jill Murphy Long
Book Description
Peaceful prose and classic images of women in repose initiate the harried into the sweet secret of living well—the afternoon nap. Working mothers, career women and stay-at-home moms all need encouragement to care for their well-being and happiness with a few minutes of downtime. This lovely gift book not only tells them it's ok, but also shows them how even the shortest siesta can be filled with delights—scents, sounds, flavors, fabrics—that leave a woman refreshed and renewed.This will be the first book to:
Show how to create a personal ritual for relaxation, including luxurious locations for napping and techniques for slowing down into rest
Involve all the senses for improved harmony in life, including aromatherapy, massage and meditation techniques, sounds such as fountains, chimes and music, tactile comforts such as sheets and blankets
Recommend affordable napping indulgences, including hot and iced soothing beverages, eye pillows and other comfort enhancers
Encourage women to adopt napping as a lifestyle habit, showing them how to organize their lives to accommodate a nap
Educate the harried that napping increases good health, for example, adequate sleep has been linked to longevity
Overcome guilt by providing valid reasons to nap Like our French sisters, who enjoy a 35-hour work week, or in Spain, where a siesta is a must, we can come to enjoy, embrace and revel in a little lovely shut-eye.
About the Author
Jill Murphy Long is a certified yoga instructor, athlete, ski instructor and professional writer. She held the positions of partner and creative director/copywriter for ten years at Murphy & Watt Advertising Agency, owned The Ad Group, and worked for Foote, Cone and Belding, ADWEEK, and the Advertising Center. She holds a B.A. in Communications and resides in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with her husband Greg and daughter Brittany Christine.
Keywords: Permission to Nap: Taking Time to Restore Your Spirit, Books, Jill Murphy Long, Stress management for women, Naps (Sleep), Psychology, Self-Help, Stress Management, Parenting - General, Family & Relationships, Child Development, Women's Studies - General, Social Science
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