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Why Every Woman Needs Some "Me Time"
(And How To Get It)
By
Dinorah Blackman
These days everybody is in a hurry to get somewhere or
to do something. It’s amazing how in a few years
technology has simplified our lives so we can have more
time to do the hundreds of tasks we seem to want to do
less than 24 hours. And so we keep packing more and more
activities into our daily schedule, priding ourselves on
good time management, when in reality we are just
stressing ourselves out and wearing ourselves thin.
Women have been taught to believe that taking time out
just to nurture them selves is an act of selfishness.
The truth is that everyone benefits when a woman cares
enough to dedicate a few minutes to look after her self
physically, spiritually and emotionally.
I once heard somebody say that women only go to the
beauty shop to get an update on the latest gossip. That
may be true for some, but most women love to be pampered
and indulged. There’s nothing wrong with that once it’s
done properly; because your “me time” should be about
regenerating, refreshing and restoring body, mind and
soul. Don’t get so caught up in the physical makeover,
that you forget the other equally important aspects. And
remember that you are beautiful and unique, so learn to
love and accept yourself just as you are. Here are a few
inexpensive suggestions:
To replenish your mind, make it a habit of reading
something inspiring at least once a day. Take a few
minutes to think about what you’ve read and if it works
for you, jot down your thoughts. Other great
suggestions: buy a good book every month and curl up in
your favorite chair at least once a day to read a few
chapters, join a book club, or write your own novel.
To regenerate your body, choose a type of physical
activity you enjoy and decide to engage in it as often
as possible. I personally enjoy brisk walks. As I walk,
I spend time in quiet meditation and prayer. Don’t allow
your thoughts to just drift while you exercise. You’d be
amazed at the wonderful ideas and solutions you can come
up with during a workout. Most importantly, stick to it
and enjoy the results.
To nurture your soul, think of something good you can do
for somebody else everyday and then do it. It doesn’t
have to be anything big or expensive. Simple, thoughtful
gestures are enough to make someone’s day. If you’d
rather be more spontaneous, be on the look out for
opportunities to be kind. One rainy afternoon, I decided
to take a walk during my lunch break. As I rounded a
corner, I noticed a well-dressed woman running from
building to building, finding temporary shelter as she
tried to advance in the rain. Because I had an umbrella,
I hurried to her and just as she was about to dash out
in the rain one more time, I walked up and sheltered
her. The look on her face, and her heartfelt gratitude
was enough to keep me smiling for hours after that.
To relax after a long day, step outside and enjoy the
sunset. If it’s possible, sit in a comfy chair and sip
chamomile tea. Just look out at its grandeur and count
your blessings. A friend of mine made this her evening
ritual. She confirms that just a few minutes are enough
for rejuvenation.
When you spend time taking care of yourself, you’ll
realize what a wonderful person you are and you’ll then
be able to reach out to your loved ones.
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