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out of Labor Day

Taking the Labor
out of Labor Day

6 Tips to Enjoying the Holiday for Moms-to-be

By I.J. Schecter

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5. Indulge Yourself
What's the true opposite of doing work? Being pampered. There's no crime in suggesting to your partner that the best way to spend Labor Day would be at a his-and-hers spa getting massaged, manicured and exfoliated (although for him this might take a little longer).

"To me, a day off is more about giving my brain a break than my body," Kauffman says.

"A spa is the perfect place to achieve that mental escape," Dr. Smith says. "Physical rest is certainly beneficial, but a mental breather can be even more replenishing."

6. Don't Sweat the Details
Whatever your choice – in town or out of town, the cinema or the beach, attending a giant street party or hosting an intimate gathering in your own backyard – the most important thing for you to remember is that days off are times to relax, decompress and have fun. That means not worrying about the small hiccups that inevitably occur as part of even the smallest plans. Work is the time for productivity, efficiency and mental exertion.

But McGuire – or Maguire – had the right idea when he suggested that the best way to celebrate our joint inclination to work is to take a collective day off. Enjoy it. And pretty soon, you'll have a new baby to celebrate it with!


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