How Do You Spend "Me" Time?
I need "me time".
For as long as I can remember, I have always needed time
to myself to rejuvenate
to myself to rejuvenate
before I went back into the world. Actually, I have never had
difficulty spending time alone.
difficulty spending time alone.
If I have had a busy schedule spending time with lots
of people then it becomes more imperative that
I find a little time just for me.
of people then it becomes more imperative that
I find a little time just for me.
My favorite day of the week to be with myself are Sundays.
I love Sundays. It's one of those days that just screams
"You don't have to do anything kind of a day," and usually, I don't.
So on those "me" days, I grab my favorite books,
usually decor with lots of pictures,
usually decor with lots of pictures,
a glass of wine or tea depending on the time of
the day and light lots of candles.
the day and light lots of candles.
Candles to me are imperative.
They set the tone for the moment ...
They set the tone for the moment ...
they warm up the space and make the time
feel a little bit sacred for me.
feel a little bit sacred for me.
Some people head to their bathtub filled with warm scented
water while others might go to their super comfy bedroom
to nestle under a quilt or two and read a great novel.
water while others might go to their super comfy bedroom
to nestle under a quilt or two and read a great novel.
I love my soft white sofa where I can stretch out or just
curl up like a cat to read all my books and magazines.
curl up like a cat to read all my books and magazines.
As you may know, I am a magazine junkie and I save
them for a couple of years.
them for a couple of years.
Every time I thumb through a magazine, I see something
new that I've missed.
new that I've missed.
I also keep a dream book where I paste favorite
pictures of things I want to do,
pictures of things I want to do,
clothing I love, favorite home decor ideas and DIY projects.
I also love reading cook books and being inspired to
try something new for my next meal.
I also love reading cook books and being inspired to
try something new for my next meal.
Some Sundays, I just curl up and watch some great
"chick flicks" on the tube.
"chick flicks" on the tube.
And, sometimes I just nap.
What do you do on your special "me times"?
Do you love being outside taking a walk with yourself and a camera?
Or, going to a great movie on your own?
How about a lovely lunch on your own writing in your journal?
Or a fun jog through a park?
Tell us.
It may be just the inspiration we all need
It may be just the inspiration we all need
