Early on in my adult life, there were times I just wanted to run away, but then I began taking “Me Time” and life became a lot easier. I’ll admit, at first I felt guilty, thinking I should be spending this time doing this, that, or the other, but got over it. I realized, if I don’t take care of me, I won’t be at the top of my game for others.
When I was in the Army, we used to get 10 hours of free childcare a month. That’s when I learned the importance of “Me Time.” I’d take a few hours a week to catch a nap, show, read a book, go to a movie, go out to lunch, whatever I wanted. I learned to treat myself.
Here it is thirty years later, and I still treat myself. I believe the term corporate America uses is Life/Work Balance. I’m good at that balancing thing. It doesn’t take much. I may spend a few hours reading, go to the movie, tinker around the yard, have my nails done. Technically, I believe everyone should have manicures and pedicures regularly that include a great massage, but that’s a different subject.
What have you done for yourself lately?