Making the Most of Me Time

With the kids heading back to school after a busy half term, and the beckoning call to resume work in the morning it is easy to feel like you lack a serious amount of ‘me time’.

As a parent there’s nothing like spending time with the little ones and making memories, but taking some time for yourself is essential -­ a little rest to reflect and recharge helps you to stay joyful and balanced in your day to day. With this in mind we have pulled together 5 top ways in which you can make time for yourself in the midst of it all.

A very popular saying normally used to symbolise productivity, however we are using it to promote serenity. Wake up 15­-30 minutes before your alarm is due to go off and do something for you – take a walk, go for a run, read a book or simply brew some coffee and enjoy the quiet time. Use this time to do something for yourself.

It’s so easy to get tied into doing favours for everyone, especially when they know your routine. But feel free to say no every once in a while and don’t feel guilty for it. The extra 20 minutes you would use on doing another ‘quick favour’ for someone else, take it and do something for yourself.

Just as you’d plan to take annual leave at work, plan to take a night off. A real night off. absolutely no chores and definitely no errands. Book the babysitter or drop the kids off with some friends and plan to enjoy an activity of your choice or eat in your favourite restaurant.

Whether you work or you don’t, always take your lunch break. It’s easy to try and multitask in a bid to get things done quickly. However, it’s actually scientifically proven that taking breaks between work promotes productivity. Take an hour to eat something tasty, and refresh your mind.

Whether it’s on your commute to work or on the school run, rather than turning on the car radio, plugging into Spotify or returning that missed call, use that time to be silent. Simply gather your thoughts without any background noise.

Do you have any tips for making some ‘me time’?