This week I dealt with a “me” time issue with a handful of individuals (in separate settings). So perhaps it means this is a significant issue not just for them but possibly for myself.
So many of
us may have developed the belief that to take me time is an indication of
selfishness. We must have all the time in the world to take care of the needs
of others but not so for ourselves. As we have dealt with underlying messages
we all pick up as we grow and learn – perhaps this is one of the many underlying
messages buried deep within our own being.
Some have
to unconsciously keep themselves from getting sick only until public holidays
or vacation time. And then we wonder “why is it I always fall sick when I am on
vacation or only during off days from work.” It’s as if “I do not deserve time
to have a break – so I work and work until I have time off – then I fall sick.”
Me time
doesn’t just mean the time for recharging my “batteries” at the end of the day
(as some introverts have been taught to accept). While that alone time after
work to recharge is healthy, what is being referred to here as “me” is more
than just that brief alone time. When I say “me” time – I am thinking more of a
time given to yourself – once a day, once a week, or maybe just once a month.
Time to do what YOU want to do. Time to just be “YOU.” Doing some thing you
enjoy – badminton, gardening, cooking, reading a book – whatever is meaningful
and pleasurable for you. It doesn’t have to be an “alone” time – as some
extroverts may think it is. It could be meeting up with an old friend, a
sibling, meeting others you enjoy being with, attending a group meeting (like a
book reading club). Just something for yourself.
If you are
willing to give time of yourself to another, why not to yourself? Are you not
just as important – if not more so? Think about it.
Today – ask
yourself, what have I done for “me” lately? Let’s all take a moment NOW to take
care of ourselves.
Namaste – Shalom
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