Between going to work every day, caring for kids, managing a household and everything else that fills our lives these days, no wonder we can feel overwhelmed sometimes! I know that there are days when all I want is to sit back and relax with a good book and instead I end up cleaning, paying bills or doing some other less enjoyable task. But as important as those tasks are, it’s just as important to take time to enjoy the simple pleasures of life!
Ivory understands how important the simple moments are. The soap with a formula that’s 99.4% pure knows that things don’t have to be complicated to be wonderful! And to help Canadians slow down and enjoy life a little more, the company asked author and life coach France Hutchinson to share some of her tips for embracing the simple moments:
- Take a moment this week to celebrate with your children, your spouse, and most importantly, have fun: We often wait for a special occasion to get together and celebrate. Take a moment to celebrate your successes and enjoyable moments, and to thank the people around you who have a positive impact on your life. See how your tension and minor worries disappear.
- Give a hug to your friends and family: To love and feel appreciated makes our heart happy. A hug is productive when we hold the other person in our arms and our breathing is slow and deep. Practice your hugs while breathing deeply, you will notice a feeling of calm and happiness comes over you.
- Take two minutes to dance, jump and move your body – every hour: A sedentary lifestyle makes our body and our mind sluggish. Every hour, take the time to stand up, stretch and walk a little faster. This will awaken the quality of your consciousness.
- While washing your face with Ivory soap in the morning, smile and tell yourself that you feel wonderful and you are beautiful: A smile has a ripple effect. A smile has a ripple effect. When you smile at people, it brightens their day as well as yours.
- Remove the word “no” from your vocabulary – say yes to three people today: Be receptive to positive vibes; say yes to three people today. For example, because of your job you have been putting off lunch with a close friend, say yes to lunch today. Take a moment to read your favourite novel, say yes when your child asks you to play ball. Take 30 minutes to savour the pleasure of sharing a moment with a loved one. Say YES!
Of course, one of the best chances to enjoy a simple moment is during that rushed morning shower, and doing so is easy with the four fabulous scents of the new Ivory Body Washes: Original, Aloe, Lavender and Water Lily. I had a chance to test out these body washes for myself and with no heavy dyes or perfumes, they really are a simple and pleasurable way to start the day! The Original variety was especially appealing; it had a slight ocean-fresh scent that made it a great choice for me or for my hubby!
To help you enjoy some simple moments of your own, Ivory is very generously offering one lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader an incredible prize pack containing eight bottles (two of each variety) of Ivory Body Wash and a bath pouf! To enter to win, just leave a blog comment about your favourite simple moment in a day. And don’t forget to check out the Ivory Facebook page to learn about new promotions and get more fabulous tips about taking back simple moments from Ivory!
I loved the relaxing light scents of the Ivory body wash and I really enjoyed the reminder that taking time for the simple things is just as important as taking time for the complicated jobs that try to steal all our time! After all, some of the most important simple moments don’t really take any time at all; giving a loved one a hug is quick and easy, but that positive energy that results will have you feeling better all day! So why not kick back, relax, set those bills aside for a few minutes and enjoy a simple moment of your own?
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My first cup of coffee
Coffee in the AM when everyone else is still snoozing
my favourite simple moment is having a peaceful bath…and going for a walk.
when I put my daughter to bed we snuggle in her bed and read stories
My cup of tea in the morning while reader emails
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my first cup of coffee
I love the morning when my son wakes up and I nurse him while we wake up together.
seeing my kids smile when I walk into their room in the morning, and a big hug right after I see them.
Like most of the other posters, my favorite simple moment of the day is getting up before everyone else and having my first cup of coffee while it’s quiet.
Coffee really is one of the best simple moments, isn’t it? I wish that I got up early enough to enjoy it quietly, but even with my boys wreaking havoc around me, I love that first cup of the morning! lol
Waking up at 5am before anyone else and enjoy listening to the birds sing while i have my cup of coffee.
Every morning I wake up before the rest, make myself a cup of coffee and bring it to my laptop and check emails and connect on FB. This is my quiet time:)
morning coffee time
Enjoying some quality time with my husband
first thing in the morning, no one is up yet, its just me and my orange juice !
My favourite simple moment is when my cocker spaniel, Daisy, gives me a “hug” after a hard day at work.
I enjoy getting up before my kids in the morning and having a quiet coffee before the day starts
playing with my cat
quiet time reading
taking a warm bath
My favorite simple moment is the 1st hour of the morning. I make sure I am up an hour before everyone else and I sit outside on the deck having my coffee, enjoying the peace and quiet. Bliss:-)
When my head hits the pillow at night!
sitting with my son in the morning
curling up with a book after dinner
I love sharing coffee with my husband each morning. We don’t talk much – we’re still trying to wake up – but it’s a closeness and comfort that I enjoy.
enjoying coffee before the day begins
enjoying that first cup of coffee in the morning
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my hot bath is my quiet time
I love waking up early and sipping coffee while the house is still quiet. Thanks for the chance to win!
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I really need to relax before going to bed after a long hectic day from the moment I get up. Therefore, a moment to myself with Ivory is a luxury for me!
My fav moment when my baby is sleeping.
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I love first thing in the morning when no one else is up.
My favourite simple moment of the day is checking my emails first thing in the morning while having my first cup of coffee.
My morning cup of coffee
cup of coffeee in the morning.
Reading in the afternoon with my kiddos is still one of my absolute favorite simple moments. It’s just a real special time that we all enjoy very much!
the few minutes in the morning when I take a steaming cup of tea and just sit and sip. Just before the chaos of the day ensues.
Sitting with a cup of tea.
I love sitting in a pool of sunlight with the windows open and my eyes closed, just listening to the birds and wind in the trees.
my favorite simple moment is when my kids wake me up with kisses in the morning
i like spending time with my cat.
going to bed with my husband and my cats. it’s so great to just lay down and appreciate being with them.
Sitting down with a coffee after doing housework.
My favorite moment often is when I curl up with the cat and have a nap.
My favorite simple moment is enjoying the peacefulness of my backyard & all of the birds chirping their morning greetings while I enjoy my breakfast cereal & coffee on the deck. Pure bliss!
Quiet moments in bed with my husband and son are the best
I like when I can be home for the kids getting off the bus and run to give me a hug.
May 23-My favourite simple moment in the day in sipping my tea, after making breakfast for my husband of 57 years and myself, and reading our local paper. It starts my day off in tranquility.-el03ro
my fave is waking up with energy and hearing nothing but silence
Late after noon is quiet time at our house and it is so peaceful
Naptime