Ever feel like you never get a minute’s peace? Constantly surrounded by people making demands on your time, like family, friends, kids, partner, your colleagues? Oh well, don’t worry; you aren’t alone. Not this time ;).
The demands of modern day life can be overwhelming; running a business, working a job, taking care of a family, participating in social commitments. Whatever your lifestyle demands, you need to make sure you don’t burn out. Listen, ok. You can easily burn, trust me. And taking time for yourself is vital.
I often prioritise everyone else’s needs before my own because I don’t want to seem selfish or feel guilty but that’s not healthy. And I know that. More and more. Below I've listed few ways that spending time taking care of yourself will help you fell better and improve your life, for sure 'without a doubt).
1. Improve overall well-being
Doing the things that I enjoy makes me feel happier. Feeling happier makes me more positive, healthy and fulfilled. Taking time to have fun, relax or do something just for myself or my husband improves my well-being and sense of self-worth. And you should try it too.
2. Better overall performance in daily tasks
Understanding the importance of looking after your needs makes it easier to create a better work-life balance. I've learned to say 'no' and I've learned to 'walk away', rather than take on every task, problem or chore that comes my way. This allows me to manage the important things in my life more effectively.
3. Improve relationships
Making myself a priority shows other people that I respect my own needs. If I don’t respect myself then others can start to take advantage of that. So, I suggest, you value yourself and others will value you! Period. Beside 'me time' will energise you and make you feel healthier and happier putting you in a better position to love and support the people you care about. Trust me, I know what I am talking about ;).
4. Allow time for self-discovery and deeper thinking
We need to take time to stop and evaluate ourselves every now and then. What is important to us? What are our core values? What are our goals? Sometimes we get so caught up in the day to day tasks that we forget about what we want and who we are. If we aren’t aligning our actions with our objectives then we can become unhappy and unfulfilled.
5. Reprogram your brain and be more productive
Having a never-ending list of tasks and working from the moment you wake up until the moment you fall asleep is not healthy. The human brain wasn’t built for extended periods of focus. You need to take regular breaks if you want to stay productive. Doing something enjoyable in those breaks will refresh you and get you back on track.
6. Reduce stress and unwind
If you don’t prioritise 'me time' then you’ll feel more exhausted, more run down and more rushed. Being constantly under pressure will increase your stress levels and eventually you burn out. Take time out to unwind, recharge your batteries and bring your stress levels down. This is so important.
7. Quality over quantity
The quality of your 'me time' is more important than the quantity. Even if you have a full schedule, make sure you take ten minutes to focus on something you enjoy. Close the door, switch off technology, get off social media and give yourself a break. A break, long time needed!
And remember, 'me time' doesn’t necessarily mean doing something alone, it just means doing something you enjoy. This could be reading a book with your children, going for a walk with friends or curling up to watch a movie with your partner.
Whatever you do, let your body find its soul again. Be alive. Be present. You are worth it.
Until next time, S.
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