Friend,
Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you feel unstable or unsettled? Friend, you’re probably overdue for some “me time”. Me time is time set aside just for…..YOU. It’s where you can take a step back from the craziness of life and focus on pouring into yourself. Unfortunately, once each day starts, there is no pause button or time-outs, unless you create them. I am currently having “me time” against my will. I just had surgery and am out of work for 2 weeks healing. The typical me, would pile on a million things to my to do list because, hello, I’m off, and it would be the perfect time to get ahead on my tasks!!! Per the doctor, I must take it easy and relax. Ughhhh. The bad thing about it is I haven’t been that relaxed! Well, I have physically…. but mentally my mind has been on overload because I’m thinking about all the things I could be doing! You see, sometimes I struggle with insomnia. It wasn’t until my insomnia worsened that I realized that I needed to take “me time” more seriously for my own good. We must realize that, life won’t just slow down. We have to learn to incorporate time for ourselves in the time we have allowed each day. We will experience more abundant lives.
Here are some things that I like to do to incorporate “me time”:
1. TAKE A BIBLE BATH
A warm bubble bath is my absolute favorite (especially if it’s a jetted tub!). I like to set age atmosphere for it. I light candles and place them around the tub, pour myself a glass or two of my favorite wine, play some soft music in the background, and of course dim the lights. If you can’t pamper yourself the way you would like to be pampered, don’t expect someone else to do it.
2. GET BACK TO NATURE
Getting away from noise is usually the best way to get some peace. Even if it’s just for a moment, take a walk or sit on your porch for a second and let the breeze and God’s creation overtake you.
3. MEDITATE
Meditation is one of the highest forms of calming your mind and should be practiced often for a healthy lifestyle. Make sure you are in a comfortable position and a quiet room. Focus your intentions on God, and listen to what He speaks to you.
4. PRAY
Prayer is so releasing. Try this type of prayer for your “me time”:
Tell God what is burdening you and physically do a gesture as if you were laying the burdens at His Feet, and then exhale slowly and imagine the weight of your burdens being lifted off of you. Thank God and remain in his presence for a while, until you feel a sense of freedom and peace.
5. TREAT YOURSELF
Go out alone to a cafe or a restaurant and just treat yourself to something nice that you would enjoy in your own company. I personally like Thai tea so this is something I incorporate into my solo dates regularly. I just people watch, sip my tea, and enjoy my own company. Completely normal right?
6. UNPLUG
When life seems loud, it’s because it is. There is a saying that says, “almost anything will work again if you unplug it for a while…. Including you!” Take a few moments and disconnect from all of your connected devices and breathe…. Just breathe. Get some headspace and just be in the moment. That email can surely wait for your sanity to return. Trust me.
I hope this post helped you, Friend. I am surely going to have to reread this as a reminder to myself during my recovery phase. Let me know if you have any tips you can add. Enjoy your “me time!!”