How many of you make time for yourselves? Just some "me time" to do whatever~ work out, get your hair done, or even just read a chapter of a book.

How do you fit it into your schedule? Do you just do it, and not feel guilty about it?

And if you do feel guilty about it, how do you get past that?

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"When it comes down to it, I let them think what they want. If they care enough to bother with what I do, then I'm already better than them."~ Marilyn Monroe

I do it when I feel the need for it, and if that means that the floors don't get mopped, or dinner is late, then so be it, and I feel no guilt about it whatsoever. I am as human and as important as anyone else, and my needs have to be met if I am going to be happy and healthy, just like anyone else.

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I don't really put too much thought into it. When I feel like I want to do something on my own or with my friends, I just do it. Luckily, it's not been an issue at all in my marriage or life. When my kids were small, my own mother or MIL were more than happy to take on the kids if I wanted to do something on my own. Dh has also been more than happy to vacate the house or send me off on my own thing for an evening or weekend to get away. Do I feel guilty about it? Nope.

I don't really have me time.

I don't really get "me time". The closest I ever get is the long shower I take on Sunday nights when I actually shave my legs. And if I'm really lucky, I may have a few minutes to paint my nails afterwards before its time for bed.

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I take a " me day " once a month without fail. I just need this time! I work fulltime and have done this for at least 5 years. Might be all day or a few hours. Does the DH like it? No not necessarily, but he does however understand. Plus it gives him time with our boys. Sometimes, I feel guilty. But I think it is important, I'm relaxed, and it has a trickle down effect, kinda of like if moms happy were all happy.

I consider my gym time my "me time" and consider it my "apple a day". It's therapy for me; i work off stress, I work on my well being and I set a good example to my kids (taking care of my health is taking care of my future. It also teaches them to do the same and to prioritize health over anything else ~ hopefully that will be a player one day when they are faced with drugs, alcohol and other funky stuff)


It's the only time in the day I dictate.....the ONLY time I can say is mine and mine alone. I don't see 2 hours out of 24 hour period each day as being selfish by any means...and I know that my kids will be thankful for having a happy mom, than a frustrated, lonely, and self conscious one!


ETA: I think everyone should take time out of their day, every day to do something for themselves. Whether it's surfing the web, reading a book, going for a walk, working out, doing a craft, calling a friend, or doing NOTHING AT ALL. I think it's imperative for everyone's well being to have a balanced frame of mind. A happy mom, is a good mom....and when mama's not happy, ain't nobody happy!

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When life hands you lemons, ask for tequila and salt and call me over!
Any time God closes one door, She always opens another, even though sometimes it's Hell in the hallway.
Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, pee on it and walk away.
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, prepare to die. (Klingon proverb)
Don't point. You'll poke holes in the air and all the faeries will escape.
Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.

During tax season it's rough because the kids are ALWAYS here and I'm the only on-duty parent. They're getting older and old enough to take care of themselves as long as an adult is home with them, so my biggest escape has been a nightly long, soaky bath with a book. I take about 1/2 an hour and get some relaxation time and read a couple chapters of whatever book I'm reading. The kids either watch TV or play Wii.

I am looking forward to the point where my dd (now age 9 1/2) can babysit for a short period of time. It's just on the horizon... almost there!

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I take me time whenever I can. I go once a week out with one of my friends. I go to a book club with a couple of friends once a month. I take time out of the day to read or come to Mommysavers when the kids go to sleep or they are busy doing other things.

Time to yourself is needed and don't feel guilty about doing it.

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