"Me Time"

By Allison Sass

I write you this post from my comfy bed as I snack on a bowl of frozen blueberries with The Shins blaring from my laptop. Tonight, I'm having "me time", and my intense state of relaxation has prompted me to write a post about how easy it is to recharge your batteries after a busy weekend or a long day at work.

Since starting my 9-5 job, I feel like I've been moving non-stop. It's hard to fit everything you want to do into the 5:30-11:00 ish time slot. That's why nights like these are so important. Without having a chance to relax, my exhaustion could have spiraled into the stressful work week cycle that many new workers get trapped in.

Here are a few things to do to relax and enjoy your own "me time"

- Read a book- Listen to music- Clean (it can be therapeutic, I promise!)- Scrapbook- Watch some T.V.- Start a journal- Start (or update) a blog ;)- Call a loved one- Meditate- Do laundry- Map out your schedule for the coming week- Enjoy your favorite snack- Sit outside and enjoy the night air- Take a bubble bath or a long shower-Enjoy a glass of wine

Tea Time

By Allison Sass

In the corporate world, tea seems to be very underrated. Aside from the now trendy chai latte, coffee is the thing to drink if you want to relax in the morning at breakfast or need a jolt of energy during your day.

If you're daily coffee just isn't cutting it anymore, consider trying tea instead! There are so many varieties to choose from. I personally love to turn down the lights in my room, light a few candles, and enjoy a cup of hot tea on rainy weekday nights, or if I'm feeling especially stressed after a day at work.

For all you caffeine fiend readers who resist the idea of relaxation, some teas out there actually have more caffeine than a regular cup of coffee...

Do your research, and by research I mean head to the grocery store, and find a tea that sounds delicious to try.  On a warm summer days allow you tea to steep and then add sugar and ice to make your own unique flavor of iced tea!

Here  is a beau-tea-ful resource for unique tea recipies- I think the the mint tea punch looks amazing! ->http://allrecipes.com//Recipes/drinks/tea/Main.aspx

What are your favorite workday drinks? Do you prefer coffee or something a little more unusual? Leave us a comment!