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The term lunch hour is cruelly misleading, since hardly anybody gets a full 60 minutes anymore. But if you take just a half-hour during the day and spend it on yourself with one of these ideas, you'll feel like you actually got in some you-time for once ... in less time than it takes to buy a latte.
1. Loosen up. Get a 15-minute massage at a nearby nail salon.
2. Tone up in your seat. Watch a "desk yoga" or 15-minute-abs video online that won't require a shower afterward.
3. Head outside. Try a new street food, hit the park and people-watch. If there's no expanse of green near you, churches often have serene garden spaces open to the public.
4. Check out some art ... even if it's artwork in a coffee shop or an office building. Banks, in particular, often purchase or commission interesting pieces by local artists.
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5. Go on a date. Really! Whether it's a guy you met through an online dating service, or in the dry-cleaning line, there's way less pressure at a midday coffee meet-up. And, if he's a dud, you're only there for fifteen minutes anyway. Who knows ... maybe you'll even fall in love!
6. Listen to a book on tape. You can also start a book club with co-workers where you discuss a new one every few weeks in your break room.
7. Hand-write "thinking of you" postcards to friends you'd normally talk to via Facebook or e-mail.
8. Have a potluck with your co-workers featuring a new theme or type of ethnic food each week.
9. Be a foodie. Head into a wine, cheese or chocolate shop, and ask the salesperson what's new and exciting.
10. Take the stairs. You can burn about 120 calories in 10 minutes without getting sweaty.
11. Find a new favorite show. Why wait for next week to see "Nurse Jackie?" AOL Video, networks, iTunes and Hulu post pilots of series starting next season online. Or, catch up on the shows you missed this spring.
12. Take a nap. It was a good idea in preschool and it still is -- even if you just close your eyes for fifteen minutes.
Tell Us: How do you make the most of your lunch break?
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Monday 01 June
By RCM
Dear SadieMae1214,
The object for you now is to keep your spirits up, and try a church for new friends and help in your situation. Now is a time you need help for yourself and the dogs, and sitting alone worrying about your future really doesn't help the problems at hand. Get out there and walk from place to place in your town, and tell them your skills, what you can offer to the business, and that you are willing to start at the bottom for a chance. Things are going to get better, I am a single mom with a sick child, we live day to day but I have one thing going for both of us, a positive outlook. You are never alone, just look for the sunshine.
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Monday 01 June
By Skye
Sadiemae,
Look, I'm not preaching but...got to a church service this Sunday. Nearly everyone of them have a tea or a brunch after the service. The food is good, hearty ,healthy, filling food. Some times the women cook, some times the men cook and most times both.
You'll find someone there to talk to and they will, I'm pretty sure, will pass it on to the powers that be...it will be the beginning of getting back on your feet.
Good Luck,
God Bless,
And keep the faith and you dogs. They are helping you more than you know!
Skye
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Monday 01 June
By sadiemae1214
Lily, thank you for your cheering words. It's very hard to get a face-to-face with a potential employer anymore and I've been doing applications since March. With no local references, it won't be easy and to tell you the truth, I've been out of work so long that I'm just a bit insecure about my abilities and my age in the job market. Yes, my 3 rescue dogs are a comfort right now and as long as I can care for them, I'll be fine. They are getting up in years (8yrs. 13yrs & 14yrs.) and I must keep them healthy. I will be ok I know and things can only get better from here.
Thankyou for your thoughts
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Monday 01 June
By sadiemae1214
Steve, you are a VERY cynical person and NO, I'm not ignorant. I've been through more in my life than you could ever dream and I've been in worse situations but managed to get thru them. I WILL get thru this one. I'm 60 years old but I'm not dead yet, I'm in a strange town with no references, friends or family but if there's a job out there, I will find it. I can only hope I don't run into too many people with attitudes like yours.
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