10 ideas for some "me" time

Joining my blogging friends in a little hop today as we discuss what we do to take care of ourselves, which I think is probably one of the most important things that we can do.  I know I'm a better mom if I put aside some time for me.  I actually have a schedule- Sunday nights I take 30-60 mins for skin care/hair.  Once a week I have a nice bubble bath.  I work out 3-5 times a week and blog daily.  Here's a list of some options that I make sure to incorporate into my weeks:

1.  Exercise - find something you love that isn't boring and that brings you joy.  Recently our splurge group of girls took to an Orange Theory class (my current obsession) and it was invigorating working out with my friends.  They may hate me now, but whatevs.


2. Have some quiet time.  Just like my kids get the occasional time out, sometime I need to lock myself in the bathroom or my closet to just sit in quiet.  Okay, this probably happens more often than it should but hey- I need my space too.


3. Figure out a creative outlet- spend your time doing something fun.  Put down the phone and create.  You will gain absolutely nothing scrolling through another Facebook feed.  My creative outlet right now is blogging but I'm going to start getting back into painting. For me, it is a stress relief to write but also painting or taking pictures or scrapbooking.....


4. Just lay in the middle of the floor.  Did you guys use to do that as kids? Stretching out across the kitchen floor was my favourite thing (my mom kept a really clean kitchen)...sometimes just laying down in the middle of the room makes me chill out.


5. Go for a walk- in my case that usually translates to a mall walk.  Nonetheless, it is steps.


6. Have a glass of wine/beer/cider/tea/coffee/water/milk and read a good book.  This is a nightly routine for me.


7. Take care of your skin- do a mask once a week, wash that skin every night and find a good moisturizer. I love my nightly face cleansing routine..it calms me.


8. Learn something.  Again..how much time do we waste playing on our phones? Why not learn something instead? I like the SkillShare site for my learning but also there's wikipedia? Stretch that brain!


9. Go for brunch with your friends.  Or really do anything with your friends.  I know this isn't really just "you"...but a good vent session or talk with my friends can do wonders for my perspective.


10. Meditate/Pray- find your peace.

Now head over to the lovely Shaunacey's blog to see what this busy Canadian momma has to say.