When was the last time you spent quality time with yourself?
This is a question I’ve often asked myself. I love spending time with friends and family. It’s so relaxing to just sit, laugh and chat with people you bond with and cherish.
Over the past few years, I’ve become so busy. Understandably, since I started having kids, I’ve had less time for myself.
At one point, I felt like “I lost myself”. It’s easy to get caught up in routines. I didn’t even realize that I wasn’t spending enough time with myself.
A few years ago, I had to attend a meeting in a different prefecture. It was my first time being away from my kids overnight. I was alone in my hotel room and it felt awkward. It was the first time in a long while I wasn’t making breakfast for anyone, getting the kids dressed, preparing them for an activity, waking them up, giving them showers and so on.
I had time to pick and choose my outfits instead of grabbing the “easiest” thing. I had time to look at myself in the mirror, time to titivate and time to re-introduce myself to me. It felt weird but good.
It was an awakening. Spending time with yourself shouldn’t feel awkward. It’s important. With “you”, you get the chance to refresh your mind, evaluate yourself, think about things you’ve done or things you want to do. It’s a chance to fill yourself up
so you can positively impact others. It creates a sense of balance. Since that realization, I’ve tried to make time for myself. It isn’t always easy. I might not do it often enough. I don’t need a lot of time but at least... a little time.
One of the things I enjoy in my me- time is tea-time.
I enjoy going by a cafe, sitting quietly by myself with a cup of tea and a few treats. I also enjoy walking through lovely gardens of flowers.
If you see me on such an important occasion, I might be alone but not lonely. I’m just using that time to recharge and re-fuel.
How about you? Do you spend enough time with yourself? What do do enjoy doing during your me-time?
Have a lovely weekend. 😃
