"Me Time"...What is That? (Guest Post by www.SimplyBalancedCoaching.com)
Do you tend to push yourself
too hard and strive for excellence? Do you have unrealistic daily
expectations of yourself? Do you feel like your life has become a
series of tasks to complete versus moments to enjoy? Are you convinced
you can do it all, even if it creates a chaotic stressful lifestyle? Do
you consistently put yourself last on your "to do" list? If you
answered yes to any of the above questions, I would like to share with
you the value of "me time". This is Strategy #1 in the new book Live
Life Beyond the laundry by Christy Tryhus. www.SimplyBalancedCoaching.com
Many women believe that taking “me time” is selfish; I used to be
one of them. Spending time on yourself is critical! Yes, as
impossible as it may seem, taking “me time” is a necessity. If you do
not take “me time” you are likely to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and
burnt out, or even depressed. If you continue to neglect yourself you
will begin to notice your lack of an overall sense of joy and purpose in
life. Your health may suffer and it will likely become harder to tend
to the needs of other people, priorities and responsibilities.
Even just 10 minutes a day helps. If you neglect tending to your
own needs for relaxation, enjoyment and happiness, you are not at your
peak. You are operating with your battery partially charged. The
typical response I get when I ask people about "me time" is…” I am too
busy to take time for myself”. My response is…” you are too busy not to
plan taking time for yourself”. “Me Time” is critical time needed to
re-energize and recharge your battery. Batteries are more productive
and efficient when fully charged. The same rule applies to you.
Here is your challenge: For the next 5 days take 10 minutes each
day to do something you enjoy, "me time". After 5 days ask yourself,
"how do I feel"? If you feel energized, keep doing it. If you feel
stressed, keep doing it. Often it takes 3 to 4 weeks of consistent "me
time" to reap the reward. Are you up for the challenge? Share your
success stories on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/SimplyBalancedCoachingAndTraining and learn more from busy women just like you.
*Don't forget to enter the "Me Time" Giveaway here.
Such a small amount of time, but as a Mama it truly is hard to give yourself 10 minutes a day! That sounds so silly, though, right?
ReplyDeleteI'm going to take this challenge! What a great idea.