Scheduling Me Time

People constantly ask me how I get “me” time in.  I guess my answer should really point to my wonderful husband.  He actually pushes me to go out with the girls or go to the store on my own.  Lately though it’s been really tough.

In organizing everything in your life I have to say that scheduling me time is so important.  Every mom, no matter if they work at home, work out of home or are a full time mom needs to schedule time for themselves.

Here are some of my tips for different ways to get in some me time:

-manicure and pedicure – this might be one of the simplest luxuries you can give yourself.  I promise that when you walk out of the salon you will feel rejuvination.  It doesn’t take more then 2 hours (that would be extreme).

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- schedule a lunch/night out with your friends – being around other women without your children can really do a lot for just feeling intelligent.  My one recommendation is to really keep the discussion about your children down to a minimum.  The reason is not only that others may not want to hear it all of the time, but you need to have a conversation that doesn’t include them.  This goes a long way to helping you feel like your own person.

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- grab a book or magazine and go to a local coffee shop and order a drink sit and lose yourself in the book or magazine

- go to a movie by yourself

- shopping – even if you don’t spend any money just window shopping can be fun.

If your husband is unable to relieve you then hire a baby-sitter.  If you can’t afford a baby-sitter, see if a friend can help you out.  Trade days with another mom so she can get some me time.  If you belong to a mom’s group suggest to the group that you all give each other me time by sitting for someone else’s kids.

Put the me time in your calendar.  Make a date with yourself.  Doing this is something that not only you need, you’ll see that you will come back rejuvinated and ready for family life.  I suggest you schedule this once a month, but in the end any me time you get is enough.

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Candice is a mom of 3 in Los Angeles, CA, and the Owner/Editor-in-Chief of Fashionably Organized, and co-creator/owner of BirthingHip. Her obsession with researching products to get the right price, has made her the go-to shopping guru for her friends. Here she writes about fashion, beauty and shares her love for home decor and DIY. Currently she is beauty editor for Savvy Sassy Moms, is part of the Lowe's Creative Ideas Creators and Influencers Network, and a member of momsLA.

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