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The other day I was commenting on how fast this year has gone by. Here we are over a third of the way through. That’s NUTS! As time moves by more quickly I realize how little “me” time most people get. Me time is EXTREMELY important to not only your sanity but being a better wife, mom, friend, daughter, etc. Taking time for yourself makes you happier and more likely be able to focus on the needs of others. I want to share 5 ways for more “me” time so that you can make the most of every single day.
1. Before everyone wakes up: It sounds crazy but setting your alarm for 30 minutes before the rest of your house is set to get up can actually help. I know for me sometimes on weekends I will wake up 30 minutes to an hour before Andrew. Not because I just really love 7 AM, but because I can take time to make some oatmeal, have some coffee, read, watch a TV show I love (that he does not), or even just blog for a while. On the weekends we usually do house stuff and run errands so this ensures that I get a little time for just me. Lately I have been trying to drink coffee at home as much as possible. We tried the Folgers Instant Coffee and while I wasn’t a huge Instant Coffee fan in the past, I really like it a lot. It’s great when you are in a rush and some mornings I just don’t have time for anything else. It takes just minutes and the taste and smell are amazing. I can’t be the only person who loves the smell of coffee grounds? Ok good! Also these Folgers Recipes are great to give you some creative ideas for your morning boost!
2. At the gym: Another way I like to take me time is by getting a good workout in. Taking a yoga class, doing a pilates session, even just doing an hour on the elliptical does WONDERS for my day. I see a huge difference in my mood the days I work out vs the days I do not. I make the time every day to work out even if its a 30 minute walk.
3. Take time for pampering: Putting on a face mask while you cook dinner, painting your nails, taking 10 minutes to put on makeup if that’s what makes you feel good. These are just a few things you can do to give yourself some me time.
4. Write it out: Journaling, blogging, writing in a word doc, taking a pad of paper and a pen and sitting outside and writing just to write. I write so often things that I never publish here on the blog. Why? Because writing is a form of me time that I love. It is also extremely therapeutic to write it out.
5. After everyone goes to sleep: Kind of like waking up before everyone else, maybe when the husband and kids or whoever it is you live with go to sleep just take 30 minutes and do something for yourself. One of my good friends is a wife and mom of 3 young kids. She tells me all the time she’s a huge night person and she loves to stay up late reading or watching Netflix because that’s her time for herself. Everyone’s is going to be different!
Finding that time can be difficult. I imagine once you have kids it becomes even more difficult, but even taking 20 minutes a day to enjoy some coffee while you journal, or check your email or read can make all the difference in your mood and the way the rest of your day goes.
My favorite me time is first thing in the morning before I have to get the kids up and my husband up! I love having my first cup of tea or coffee before they get up! It is relaxing!
Big fan of getting up before everyone else. For me its an hour before. I have time to shower, dress and have a cup before everyone else has to wake up.
Living by myself you’d think that I get a lot of “me” time, but with two phones, an iPad and multiple computers there’s always someone or something vying for my attention. I’ve taken to going on runs with an old iPod as a way to get some daily “me” time. My apartment complex is tucked away and I can get a good 2 mile run in without having to worry about hitting a major street. I love it!
The nice thing about single life and living alone is that there’s no one to interfere with my “me” time but when I’ve had roommates or lived at home, it was very important. Those quiet moments before anyone else is up or when i’m running at the gym become that much more special!
I usually take time out for myself first thing in the morning before my son wakes up or in the evening when everyone is in bed. At night I watch a tv show that I enjoy and in the morning I usually read and have my coffee.
I particularly relate to #1. I love slow, quiet mornings! They are my favorite! A cup of coffee, a fuzzy blanket, and my laptop first thing is the morning is just wonderful!
My me time includes blogging – it’s the time of the day to unwind and connect with like-minded others.
Pampering myself like going to the hair salon is definitely something I enjoy doing by myself. It helps me focus and get my thoughts sorted out.
I love having some me time! My favorite is waking up earlier in the morning, because it’s so peaceful and quiet. And sometimes I just sit in my car before coming inside from work to switch from work to home mode!
These are great ideas! I love waking up before my husband to get things done before he’s up and moving. The gym is also where I get a lot of thinking done.
Yes to all of these! I can’t say that I normally wake up early to have some me time but when I do it’s really nice. I love gym time and of course pampering myself is always nice.
Great ideas! I definitely need more “me” time. I usually take some time for me after my daughter goes to bed or sometimes I wake up early to get some things done, but I prefer to get as much sleep as possible in the mornings.
I have to drive 30 minutes to work everyday so I take this time for myself to have fun singing to the radio or think things over. Love Folgers coffee , I put it in my reusable kurieg pod because I don’t have a traditional coffee pot.
I take me time every single day. I am a better mom for it.
My favorite me time is first thing in the morning before I have to get the kids up and my husband up! I love having my first cup of tea or coffee before they get up! It is relaxing!
Big fan of getting up before everyone else. For me its an hour before. I have time to shower, dress and have a cup before everyone else has to wake up.
My me time is definitely getting my nails done or going to the gym!
Living by myself you’d think that I get a lot of “me” time, but with two phones, an iPad and multiple computers there’s always someone or something vying for my attention. I’ve taken to going on runs with an old iPod as a way to get some daily “me” time. My apartment complex is tucked away and I can get a good 2 mile run in without having to worry about hitting a major street. I love it!
The nice thing about single life and living alone is that there’s no one to interfere with my “me” time but when I’ve had roommates or lived at home, it was very important. Those quiet moments before anyone else is up or when i’m running at the gym become that much more special!
I love these ideas! Especially the face mask during dinner prep idea. Perfect!
These are all great tips! I so need more me time!!!!
I usually take time out for myself first thing in the morning before my son wakes up or in the evening when everyone is in bed. At night I watch a tv show that I enjoy and in the morning I usually read and have my coffee.
Ah this great! Deffo need more me time 🙂
Jabeen x
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I’m the opposite- I like going to bed super early and just having some quiet alone time with a book! I look forward to it all day!
I used instant b/f I got a pod coffee maker. I now use instant in recipes..
I particularly relate to #1. I love slow, quiet mornings! They are my favorite! A cup of coffee, a fuzzy blanket, and my laptop first thing is the morning is just wonderful!
Working out/running (or walking at the moment)/and early mornings are also my me time. I am a big fan of bubble baths too!
I love my me time! As a single mom I love the quiet before the kids get up, great way to focus on starting the day.
My me time includes blogging – it’s the time of the day to unwind and connect with like-minded others.
Pampering myself like going to the hair salon is definitely something I enjoy doing by myself. It helps me focus and get my thoughts sorted out.
Morning time is my time. I get up a few hours before everyone else, and I’m pretty sure that’s what keeps me sane! 🙂
I’m totally with you on getting up early. That is often my most productive time because there are no distractions! I even work in the dark!
I love having some me time! My favorite is waking up earlier in the morning, because it’s so peaceful and quiet. And sometimes I just sit in my car before coming inside from work to switch from work to home mode!
You are so right about ‘before everyone wakes up’=sometimes that is the only way to get ‘me’ time!
Great ideas! I am starting to work on allowing myself for more me time.
xoxo, Jenny
Folgers is a great brand of coffee. They have good flavors for coffee lovers to choose from.
Great tips! I’ve been wanting to get up a little earlier in the morning and coffee definitely helps with that 🙂
These are great ideas! I love waking up before my husband to get things done before he’s up and moving. The gym is also where I get a lot of thinking done.
LiveLifeWell,
Allison
You had me at coffee. I’ve been using Folgers for years. HUGE fan. That mug is adorable as well!
I need to plan for more me time this summer. Must. Do. It.
Yes to all of these! I can’t say that I normally wake up early to have some me time but when I do it’s really nice. I love gym time and of course pampering myself is always nice.
Great ideas! I definitely need more “me” time. I usually take some time for me after my daughter goes to bed or sometimes I wake up early to get some things done, but I prefer to get as much sleep as possible in the mornings.
I have to drive 30 minutes to work everyday so I take this time for myself to have fun singing to the radio or think things over. Love Folgers coffee , I put it in my reusable kurieg pod because I don’t have a traditional coffee pot.
Folgers is my favorite coffee and I love curling up with a cup of it on our patio. It’s so hard to make time for yourself when you are a mom.
I am extremely blessed with Me-Time, it is so important! Coffee is a great way to help you get up early, Folgers has some great products to help!