Instead of responding to everyone else, take a day off from life and pamper yourself. Dr. Susan Corso, a spiritual therapist in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and author of God's Dictionary recommends silence.

"Our world is so full of images and sounds coming toward us that we cannot listen to ourselves from within. Silence allows us to hear who we really are from the inside out," Corso says.

"It's crucial for women to take a break from responsibility and give themselves at least a day every couple of months to completely indulge in whatever they fancy -- a massage, a day at the spa, a picnic in an area with beautiful surroundings, a long leisurely bike ride or even a day in bed with popcorn and videos," says Debra Mandel, PhD, a Los Angeles based psychologist and author of Healing the Sensitive Heart.

Most importantly, to benefit from this time of solitude, a woman must enjoy her pleasure without guilt so the experience really fills up the empty container.

Instead of the usual soak in the tub with aromatherapy candles, here are ways to take time off when you don't have the time or money for a day spa: