I think I’m an average, hard working person who is always out to do for my family. One issue I often see in responsible adults is that they put everyone before themselves. Don’t get me wrong. I believe you need to take care of your family and responsibilities, but many times people get so caught up in caring for others that they lose themselves.
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?