We work hard. Let’s face it – between juggling the kids
schedules, your spouse’s agenda, work, volunteering, after curricular
activities, plus handling all of the little mundane things (like shopping,
cleaning, and bills) there’s just not much time left – is there?
Sometimes I tend to overdo it, and in the past I've found myself in a
vicious cycle of being over committed, completely exhausted, unable to focus,
and in doing so I know that I’m not being the best ME that I know I can be –
and I know I’m not the only one out here that struggle with this.
I’m not sure why we always feel the need to have an excuse
to take time for ourselves, because in reality it should be a necessity. It’s
not being selfish to take time for yourself. Ever.
Sometimes taking a ME day isn't necessarily an entire day or
a huge planned event, sometimes it’s just making an effort to do something for
you, whether that be taking a hot bath, spending half of an hour in a coffee
shop solo sipping a latte, a 20 minute nap, a pedicure, or even a 30 minute
workout in the gym – taking time to do all of those things will in return make
you a better wife, better mother, better YOU. I make sure that I do these
things on a weekly basis for ME.
Taking care of yourself makes you a better self.
According to a recent survey conducted by domain.ME 8 out of
10 participates stated that they felt stressed about their work and life
balance - and that’s not right.
This past weekend I had the opportunity to have a girl’s
night with a couple of friends plus some co-workers. One of my friends drove
down from Astoria and she and I stayed the night at our other friend’s house.
We met everyone and then went to a special movie theater that served snacks and
cocktails.
After the movie the three of us went back to her house where
we snacked and talked until nearly 4 am. These women, like me, are incredibly
busy and I won’t lie and say that it didn't take any effort to make our girl’s
night happen, but we all decided that it was a priority and made the time to
have fun. I know that sounds crazy, right? But it’s so important.
Even though I was very tired the next day it was so
wonderful to be able to catch up and maintain my friendships, celebrating each
other’s lives, while each of us had a little ME time.
International ME day is coming up on March 16th,
but we shouldn't need a set day to take time for ourselves. Everyday some small
part of the day, should be devoted to spending time with ourselves.
When was the last time you took some time for you?
~Melissa
This post was sponsored by domain .ME. All thoughts, opinions, and photos are, as always, my own.
I love ME day, but haven't had one in ages. It looks as if you really had a lot of fun.
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There is a an International Me day!! Sign me up! :-) I need one of those.
ReplyDeleteTaking time for yourself is so important and something I need to do more often to stay sane. It looks like your girls time was a blast :-)
International #Meday? Sounds like a plan!!
ReplyDeleteToday and everyday! Sounds like it can't happen, but it can. Just carve out that chunk of time each day to stop, breathe and do something for you- even if it is just for 10 minutes. Good tips!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun day!
ReplyDeleteI really try to set aside time for a ME day for myself, but sometimes it just doesn't happen... It seems there are never-ending chores or the kids will get sick... I try to do it as often as I can, tho! That night out with your friends sounds fun and I can't remember the last time I stayed up till 4am and talked the night away with my friends!
ReplyDeleteI know! It certainly doesn't happen very often anymore...it sounds like you just need to do it! And yes, there's ALWAYS something happening when you have kids - never a dull moment when your a mom! :)
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