As a mom and an entrepreneur, taking a day off is not in my nature. I don't have time for a day off. Heck - I don't even have time to eat sitting down! When I wake up with a scratchy throat, my first reaction is a panic prayer: "Dear God, please don't let me be sick —I don't have time for this!"

Often I get so absorbed in the urgency of my responsibilities, that slowing down seems like giving up. But keeping holy the Sabbath day is actually a habit that helps me recharge and prepare for the week to come. Here are five simple strategies I use to make the most of my weekly day of rest. (If your business requires you to work on Sunday, then try implementing these strategies another day of the week!)