Have you ever felt like your life was out of balance? That’s the way my summer started. I felt like I was missing way too many opportunities to do fun things with friends and family. I had a mile long list of things I wanted to accomplish; cleaning out all the cabinets and closets in my home, cleaning the garage, redoing my patio. I also wanted to reconnect with friends I kept putting off because I was “too busy.” And, if I could squeeze in a little “me” time, the summer would be perfect!
Now that it’s almost August, it’s time to reevaluate. How many goals have I met? As far as cleaning out closets and cabinets, I’ve managed to clean out exactly one closet. I have, however, managed to stuff more junk into the others. The patio has had a major makeover and we have been able to entertain at least once a week, sometimes more, so we have gotten to invite over tons of friends and family. I’ve had lunches with friends, spent time with the kids, and even went out on a date lunch with Bryan! Woohoo! Go me! The one thing I hadn’t seemed to manage was any “me time,” unless I counted my ten minute daily showers with cats pawing at the door for me to let them in.
That’s when I received the
challenge to create something for me. I had to think—what did I want? “Some at home pampering” was the first thought that came to mind. I purchased a huge bath towel for a long relaxing soak in the tub, some hair gel to tame my frizzies, hair bands, and a scented candle. I also added in lotion and nail polish for a DIY mani-pedi. Since this was all for me I tried to find a CD of my favorite band, but the album was sold out, much to the relief of my son, and a copy of my favorite magazine. . I also added Peanut Butter and Cookie Dough Balance Bars to my list, because, hey, I am always on the go. It’s better to have balanced nutrition bars in my purse than to stop for fast food. You can find Balance Bars at Walmart in the nutrition bars section. I am still waiting for my large chunk of me time, but I am grabbing small amounts of time, up to five to ten minutes! I consider that a small victory.
What is your favorite way to spend “me time?”
My favortie “me” time activity is reading or getting a massage 🙂
I like to sit out on the back porch early in the morning during the warm months still in my pj’s listening to the birds chirp while sipping a cup of coffee before anyone else in the neighborhood wakes.
Since my 2 month has arrived, my favorite me time is a nice hot shower and plucking my eyebrows. I forgot what it was like to not have time to do those things when my oldest was first born.
My favorite “me time” activity is reading.
I really like curling up with a good book!
go fishing to relax.
At the end of the day I love to get a glass of wine, my tunes, and get into the hot tub
My favorite me time activity is sitting outside with a book on a nice day. I like the sun and the shade.
My favorite me-time activity is soaking in a nice warm bubblebath with a good book – do not disturb for at least an hour!
i like to watch a movie and eat popcorn to unwind !
I love curling up in my favorite chair and reading a good book when I have me time.
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I love to sit at home and watch movies!
I love to take my dogs walking at the lake.
I like to work in my shop for me time. It is precious time!
I like to clean. Vacuuming is my me time. Is that strange?
My favorite me time activity is collecting postage stamps!
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reading poolside.
Me time us very rare in my house, but when I do get some.. I enjoy reading a good book or calling a friend to chat
My favorite me time activity is running. It lets me think without distractions.
I love to give myself a manicure! I think that having nice nails really dresses you up, even if your in sweat pants!
I have 3 kids, one of which is 10 months old. My favorite me time activity is sleeping lol.
My favorite me time activity would have to be relaxing on the couch after EVERYONE has gone to bed and either reading a book on my Kindle or pinning away on Pinterest.
My favorite me time activity is reading a good book or doing my nails. 🙂
My favorite me-time activity is watching movies while eating junk food.
I love to read a good book!
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I love doing hand stitching
I love to read a good book in the bathtub.. preferably with a glass of wine. I have 2 kids.. so this doesn’t happen often at all.
my favorite me time is watching tv or walking
the most boring response is that I like to take a nice nap – not very exciting, but it seems like such a luxury, and so often reboots my day!
My favorite time activity is taking a nice long walk.
I love to snuggle down with a good ebook after everyone has gone to bed
When I have ‘me’ time, I like to be on the computer. Or readings. Or taking a warm bath & reading a magazine!
I love o go to her beach and read
My favorite is reading a good novel.
My favorite me time activity is taking a nap, or reading a book outside in a peaceful place!
My favorite me time is when I walk my dogs in the park.
My favorite my “me” time is working out with a trainer.
I enjoy reading books
My favorite me time activity is going for an early morning nature hike.
My favorite activity is sitting and reading magazines or taking a nap.
I like to unwind by taking a bath.
My favorite me time is reading or painting.
When I get some me time I like to relax and listen to music or go for a walk and listen to music.
I love watching movies on Netflix.
Going for a walk!
A nice long walk alone does this body and mind good!
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My me time is reading in bed before I go to sleep.
For me its having my morning coffee and going on the computer.
My favorite activity is to read a book.
my favorite me time activity is reading.
My favorite me time is taking a hike in the woods.
I like to relax and watch a movie.
My favorite ME time activity is reading a good book on the couch cuddled with my kitty!
My kids are still very little so those rare me times involve naps!
I like to read or take a nap.
I love to go for a walk in the early evening.
My favorite way to spend “my “me time” is walking to the pier to watch the sunrise while everyone else is still sleeping.
My favorite me time activity is to grab a glass of wine and watch reality TV, something like any of the housewives series or a good movie.
My favorite me time activity is reading! I love sitting on the couch with either a book or my Kindle, drinking tea, and just relaxing.
I’m happy to get a chance to read a good book.
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I love to go garage sale hunting. that is my me time to have fun
I love curling up on the coach with a book and total silence!!
I like relaxing in a warm bath or sitting outside listening to my ipod.
My favorite me time activity watching movies!
My favorite me time activity is catching up with some of my favorite shows on Netflix.
My favorite me time activity is to get into bed and read a good book!
my favorite me time activity is reading a book in the tub. oh how i wish i had me time.
If it’s not 100 degrees, you’ll find me enjoying “me time” sitting on my covered patio listening to music, and reading or on my phone.
I love to just relax and read a good book.
I love to curl up on the couch and watch a good movie or read.
My favorite me time is curling up with a nice long book to read!
My favorite me time activity is reading a book. I love the quiet before the kids want to be entertained.
I like to watch old movies on television. These are true classics and I find them very soothing.
My favorite “me” time is a nice bubble bath, good book and some champagne…ahhhh
Hi! My favorite me time activity is sitting in my comfy chair, watching TV and surfing the net! Fun! Thank-you!!
I enjoy kickboxing in my free time. It is an excellent stress reliever for me.
I actually have several “me-time” activities. Knitting, crocheting, weaving rag rugs, reading and baking are my top favorites.
I LOVE doing some yoga and then taking a hot bath with some wine
My favorite me time is cuddling up with the cats and reading.
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I love reading a really good book. I also enjoy a few facebook games.
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My favorite me time activity during the summer is to grab a good book or my iPad and lounge out by the goldfish pond in the evenings reading and drinking a nice big glass of southern sweet iced tea :).
I love to sit alone and read a book with a diet pepsi
My favorite summer past time is reading and being outdoors when its not scorching hot.. I love the heat but if its too hot to breathe I need a break.. Not used to heat here in Oregon cuz its so rare.
I love to relax with a good book or a movie.
My favorite me time activity is hanging out with friends.
My favorite me time is my morning Latte and checking my email.
My favorite me time activity is listening to music while playing around in the Internet. I have about 800 GB of mp3 files and the DVR can playback mp3s from my computer through the surround sound system with over 1400 watts of power.
Me I love locking myself in my room and reading a good book! Or on rare occasions when the hubby takes the kids to grandmas binge watching my favorite shows!
My favorite me time is a cup of hot tea and a good book.
My favorite me time activity is going for a walk and taking a nice bubble bath with candles and soft music.
My favorite me time activity is relaxing with a book.
I love to read books and when I’m not doing that I’m in the garden (alone!)
i spend all of my free time working in my garden watching my veggies grow
My favorite activity is to get outdoors and hike or just sit back and enjoy what nature has to offer–the sites, smells, …
going for a walk and being in nature
My favorite me time is grabbing a glass of wine, some music, a good book and go and climbing in the tub for a bubble bath soak.
My favorite me time activity is reading, followed by running.
What I like doing most is reading in bed.
My favorite me time is getting to watch a full show by myself!!!
would have to go with swimming alone
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My favorite me time activity is enjoying a good movie or taking my dogs for a walk.
My favorite me time activity is to curl up with a glass of wine and a box of Kleenex on the sofa and watch a real sob romance movie.
My favorite me time activity is to lay in bed, close the door and read a book.
My favorite me time activity is going for a walk with my dog.
My favorite me time activity is morning jogging, alone with fresh air.
My favorite activity is reading, and I try to make time to read every day!
My favorite me time activity is have time to read a book.
My favorite me activity has to be getting to lay down and read a nice book.
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I like to go fishing to relax.
Now that my daughters are grown, my favorite summer activities involve my five rescued Treeing Walker Coonhounds (and three cats – also rescues, but they are indoor-only). I love taking my dogs for long walks – in our town, on the local bike/hiking trail, at the Indiana Dunes, at the forest preserves just into IL from us, etc. I also love just playing with my dogs in our yard. In summer we take out the plastic baby pool and fill it with water for them. We also take out all their toys so they can play to their hearts’ content in the yard.
I love taking a walk and listening to music.
me time activity would be either taking a nice long walk alone or hiding out in my bedroom and trying to read
My favorite me time activity is walking.
My favorite me time activity is getting up earlier then the rest of my house and sitting down with a nice cup of hot tea and relaxing before my day starts.
My favorite me time is when I am reading. I love mysteries and legal and medical thrillers!
My favorite me time activity is to drink some delicious coffee and sit and read my books by myself in my beautiful room I made just for me. It really helps me become energized when I spend time alone.
my favorite me time activity is reading a book. i love to read. it’s even better to read while i take a nice hot bath.