Making "Me Time"

Try to put “me time” into the average person’s schedule, and they’ll say, “What’s me time?“

“Me time,” refers to time for oneself to participate in activities that you enjoy, that provide you with peace and happiness, and awaken your senses.

“No, I don’t think I have time for that.”

Well, I think you should.

Why am I so persistent about people taking time out for themselves, you may ask. Because it’s not only extremely enjoyable, it’s extremely necessary.

Most people view exercise as more important than “me time.” May be so. But I’m here to advocate making time for yourself.

True, it is hard to fit your favorite activities into your schedule, but once you get into the regimen of it, you will find that you are better able to perform the tasks that make up your schedule.

Pick one activity that you would want to do if you had the time to. Maybe it’s gardening, reading, meditating, painting, writing, or even exercising.

Although you may not be able to quit your job and make your garden the best in town, by creatively altering your schedule, you can make time to partake in your “me time” activity.

How so? Simply write down your daily schedule. You may have to wake up a half hour early in order to squeeze it in. And you won’t be losing that half hour at night, because you’ll have more energy and peace within to make up for that half hour.

Maybe you can’t find enough time right now to start taking time for yourself. Here are some alternatives. But do, keep in mind, and keep trying, to make a specific time for yourself to complete a large block of time in an activity you enjoy.

Look at what takes up time during your day. Is it spending fifteen minutes looking for the keys, which are always misplaced? Maybe you spend a half hour putting on your make up in the morning, or getting ready. Maybe you spend an hour in the car each way to work.

Although finding your keys, getting ready for your day, and commuting are necessary tasks, you can learn to maximize even those time increments in order to gain some peace and quiet.

Some activities in your busy day such as getting ready for work or putting on make up can be easy cut down in time by looking at how you can perform such tasks quicker. Set your clothes out the night before, read up on quick make up routines...the list is endless. That extra fifteen minutes will give more time for you to take part in an activity that you enjoy.

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