Spending quality time with yourself... "Me Time"
By RayD
@Mbalie (316)
South Africa
January 8, 2016 1:51am CST
After a long week of hard work at the office, running the household and family errands, I always try to find time to spend some quality time with myself. For me personally, I feel it gives me time to reflect, rest, refresh and renew my mind and spirit.
Way back when I started having me time I felt guilty and selfish, but I eventually realised that I give so much of myself to others that at times I would feel burnt out. So spending that time with myself gave me a renewed energy to face life.
I go out on long walks at the beach, I read some inspiring books or go for a facial, pedicure and manicure. The list of activities is endless. Anything I find of interest at that particular point, I make sure I find time and do it.
Do you ever spend time with yourself and if you do what do you enjoy doing?
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20 responses
@Marilynda1225 (82681)
• United States
8 Jan 16
I take care of my 94 yr old mom 24/7 so finding me time can sometimes be difficult. However, I do try to squeeze in some "me time" or else I'd probably lose my mind
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
8 Jan 16
That me time can be a lifesaver. That is why I was so grateful to Joanne for getting me a table to create my own sewing corner....my oasis, even if only for a few minutes at a time.
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@Mbalie (316)
• South Africa
8 Jan 16
@Morleyhunt So thoughtful of Joanne. Enjoy..
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
8 Jan 16
The time that I have is little but it is always first thing in the morning before the day of worry begins. It is very important to have this time, as one cannot help another human being without rest themselves.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
8 Jan 16
Me time is in short supply at my house. I look for little five minute escapes.
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@WriterMukund (181)
• India
8 Jan 16
Great ways to keep yourself engaged. Of course I do keep a time for myself or as you said "me" time. I usually prefer reading novels, sometimes walking silently. I also do shopping to buy few things. The last one is my wife's idea which she calls Self Indulgement and I also liked it.
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@GardenGerty (160600)
• United States
10 Jan 16
I am alone by myself most of the time, but that does not count as me time. I am trying to do more things just because i want to do them. I think it is a good idea.
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@mrswhitfield (2044)
• Indonesia
9 Jan 16
Usually I will go to see movie, spending time in bookstore while waiting the movie start.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5952)
• Greece
10 Jan 16
My 'me' time is making jewelry or being here on MyLot. It is not a relaxing 'me' time, more a creative one. I would enjoy a walk along the beach too, maybe I should put that in my NY schedule.
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@olivetree27 (495)
• Greece
8 Jan 16
You shouldn't feel guilty and selfish. We all ned some time to be alone and relax. Get to know ourselves. You're being selfish to yourself if you're not giving yourself the privilege to have some alone time. I'm glad you're having some quality time for yourself now.
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@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
8 Jan 16
Oooh yes i do,listen to some music,watch a movie...
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@Aleday (13)
• United States
8 Jan 16
Perfect! I think every one should do it! I love me time.
I love to read, and write. Every Monday and Friday I apply a homemade facial mask. Work out (earphones on). long baths. Get my nails done. Eyebrows done. Apply make- up and take a selfie. play games. Watch a love movie (as i eat)..(&tear up) lol
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
10 Jan 16
Yes, I love much needed me time. I usually spend my time shopping! Shopping calms me down. 
@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
10 Jan 16
Self-replenishment is necessary, otherwise everything around us will seem monotonous and boring. I like to read stories, do mylot and plan ahead with collecting whatever materials are necessary. They put in me a renewed vigour to do my work.
