Do you like having me time, or does it make you feel uncomfortable having your thoughts all to yourself? Often we fear alone time, because we don’t like how it makes us feel. Maybe “me time” makes you feel uncomfortable, because being still and silent feels overwhelming or too daunting. However, when we get caught up in the crowds, or caught up in having busy schedules and lifestyles, we often neglect heart and soul time. We then become depleted, or we are filled with resentment and constantly feel overwhelmed and flustered. Feeling anxious, tired and stressed all of the time will slowly but surely infiltrate into all areas of our lives. Therefore, we need be more aware and conscious of creating ‘me time’ moments in-between our busy schedules, where we can recharge our dying batteries.

BENEFITS OF ME TIME

  • It allows us to consciously rest, and recharge.
  • It encourages us to be more present and to reconnect mentally and emotionally.
  • It can inspire us creatively.
  • It encourages us to have a new fresh perspective on things.
  • It’s is a natural mood booster – as it causes us to feel less stressed and anxious.

We often see ‘me time’ as a selfish thing, maybe we even tell ourselves that there is no time for ‘me time’. But if we keep running on empty eventually it will not only impact us negatively, it will start to negatively affect those that we love around us. We may even start to feel tired all of the time, grumpy, maybe even a little snappy, or maybe we might feel teary eyed from pure exhaustion. Taking time out allows us to stay refreshed, it also allows us to disconnect from daily pressures, and it gives us that fresh perspective that we need when moving forward. Therefore, “me time” will not only be good for you personally, it will also bless those around you.

ME TIME IDEAS

  • Go on a “me time” date to a coffee shop. Maybe take your favourite book with you, or a journal with to jot down some ideas or to write about where you are at.
  • Go for a walk along the beach, and take note of waves, listen to the ocean and breathe in slowly the fresh salty air.
  • Maybe do something that’s completely fun, something that makes you feel spoilt and refreshed.

Investing in ‘me time’ doesn’t have to be a big event, it could mean doing something small everyday. For example start setting time aside to read or journal, whilst sipping some on tea or coffee. It could mean stepping outside on your lunch break. Prioritizing ‘me time’ places significance on your health, which in turn will encourage your sense of self-worth, because you will soon realise that your health is a priority. We often do life with the mentality that we are machines that can easily recharge with a switch of a button. Or we push ourselves as if we were machines: taking on more, doing more, trying to keep ourselves busy right up until the very last minute. We are humans with feelings, yet we treat ourselves as if we were robots.

Pause for a moment, and make mental note of the little things that refresh you, and then start to think of little ways in which to incorporate it into your day-to-day. Start to plan your week, and days making mental note of scheduling in mini  ‘me time’ moments.

Investing in ‘me time’ moments, means you are actively investing in yourself and in your health, so that you can do life well.