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Making Time For Me

I Need Some Me Time. Everybody does and everyone deserves some Me Time. I need some me time to take care of myself. I need to spend some time alone doing the things I love or just doing nothing. It is the best stress reliever of all. I felt this even more when I was a new mother looking after two young kids on my own 24 hours in a day, 7 days in a week without pause. Apart from the kids, we have the spouse, the extended family, friends, colleagues, bosses. There is so much multitasking and organizing to do. Sometimes, I just want to shout out ''LEAVE ME ALONE!" and get away from it all. That is when I know I seriously need some me time and I will claim this time for myself.

I don't feel guilty claiming some me time. It is essential to keep me going. It is good for my mental health. Once I am recharged and rejuvenated, I come back better than before in my relationship and I can better manage everything that life throws at me including lemons. Here are some ways I claim my me time. Feel free to share some of yours in the comment box.

“When I feel overwhelmed by too many demands on me, sometimes I just want to yell "LEAVE ME ALONE!"”

I Need Some Me Time

by Heather Headley

Me Time W/lyrics
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Me Time Lyrics

by Heather Headley

Me time. . . .
You ain't gotta worry. . . .

All things being equal
I always put you first
And you know I've been down for you
For better and for worse
All things being equal
Boy I've been more than cool
So it seems only natural
To expect the same from you
Now I'm not trying to start nothin'
I like things drama-free
But there won't be nothin' to stop
If you keep sweatin' me
Sometimes a girl just needs her space
No different than her man
If I don't care that you do you
Why can't you deal with this?

Chorus:
I need some me time
Not some you and some I
Just some me time, oh-
I need some she time
Not some him and some her
Just a little bit of free time, oh-
I wanna run with my girls
Hit the club, hit the mall
Get my nails and hair done
Spend a day at the spa
Boy you ain't gotta worry
There ain't nothin' goin' on
I need some me time
And that's all

All things being equal
You're not the only one
If I wanted to roll like that
I could have anyone I want
All things being equal
I got a right to choose
The only thing you need to know
My choice is always you
Now I'm not tryin' to flip on you
Or make a mess of things
But if I put my trust in you
Then you should do the same
I'm not goin' anyplace
I'm not goin' anywhere
So why you gotta be actin' all scared?

Repeat Chorus

Bridge:
You're the most important thing in the world to me
Can't you get it through your head
I ain't gon never leave you, I ain't about to
Baby don't you understand how much I love you
I'm not deserving of your doubt and lack your trust for me
Boy it's disturbing you would ever think that low of me
I've told you everything and anything that's going on
That's why I want you to know

Repeat Chorus

Me time......
Oh- it don't mean I don't love you, baby
She time......
Oh- baby, baby, baby

Me Time Quote

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade or claim some Me Time!

Love Yourself!

You are an individual first before you are a sibling, spouse, parent or friend. Make time for yourself. Love yourself first. Then you will be better at loving others.

Some Ideas for Me Time

18 ways to Make Time for You

Here are some ideas on what you can do for your Me Time. Some of these are highlighted in more detail. You can read them by scrolling down the page.

1. Give Yourself a DIY Home Spa
2. Read a Book
3. Watch a Movie
4. Make your nails pretty with a DIY manicure or pedicure
5. Try a new recipe
6. Go Online Shopping
7. Learn a New Skill
8. Do a Craft
9. Blog
10. Start a Squidoo Lens
11. Salsacize - Dance your way to a fitter you
12. Listen to Relaxing Music
13. Sleep
14. Practice calming Yoga
15. Relax with Aromatherapy at home
16, Give yourself a DIY Facial and Mask
17. Go on an all Girls Outing
18. Get social on social networking sites

Give Yourself A DIY Home Spa

A DIY Home Spa is one of the easiest way to claim some Me Time

Green Tea Zen Calming Spa Bath and Body Set

If you are very busy and don't have much time, just claim an extra 10 minutes in the bath. Shut the door, tell everyone to leave you alone for a while, put on some music if you can, then rub, scrub, exfoliate, moisturize and sip some cool tea afterwards to relax and unwind.

You don't have to join a fitness or health club or pay large sums for a spa which may take hours off your busy time. A DIY home spa takes much less time. All you need are some sweet smelling soaps in your favorite scents and some soft clean towels.

Other ways you can pamper yourself

More DIY Home Spa Gift sets to give yourself

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Give Yourself a DIY Facial and Mask at Home

Collagen Essence Full Face Mask

Again, this only takes a short time. Anything DIY and homemade can be done very quickly in the comfort of your own home without wasting too much of your precious time.

I don't know about you but I have so much on my hands, so much to do, that if I had to spend hours in a beauty or hair salon, I'd get terrible fidgety, restless and end up even more stressed! I prefer to do it myself. However if your idea of me time is to get out of your house for a few hours to a hair and beauty salon, then by all means, please do so. Anything that you do for yourself should be the way that you like it to be.

Some other things you may need for a DIY facial

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Start a Blog

My Parenting Blog on BloggerBlogging is a great way to destress and get me time. If you are a new mother, it is also a great way to record down your baby's firsts. These days you can easily add images and videos in your blog, making it a truly remarkable all in one scrapbook and online diary and scrapbook.

You don't have to know how to blog. It is extremely easy. All you have to do is create a free blog and start writing. Hit the get started or create a new blog button and you're on your way to becoming a blogger. You can learn the rest as you blog along.

Here are top 3 free blogging platforms for beginners.

1. Blogger
2. Wordpress
3. Tumbler

How to Blog

References for newbies

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Me Time Does not mean Alone Time

It just means spending time for yourself doing the things you love.

Get Social

on Social Networking Sites

Follow Me On TwitterGetting some Me Time does not necessarily mean doing things or spending time alone.

You can find old friends, make new ones, chat, cry, laugh and share online. Getting connected is one good way of getting some me time. It helps when you know that you are not alone. However, make sure you get social and not get addicted!

Here are my top 10 picks for social networking sites to get you connected.

1. Twitter
2. Facebook
3. Google +
4. Delicious
5. Digg
6. LInkedIn
7. My Space
8. Stumble Upon
9. Reddit
10. YouTube

You are never too old to learn a new skill!

Learning a new skill is a great me time activity.

Learn a New Skill

You are never too old to learn a new skill

Learn anything you've always wanted to learn but never had the chance to. I learned to play the piano past at the age of 40. Better still, these days you can learn to do just about anything online.

You can Learn to Play the Piano Online. You can learn a new language. Perhaps you have always wanted to Learn Chinese Mandarin.

You can pick up a skill by learning online at first and if you find that you are really interested in it, then you can organize or take up a class later on. That is another way to get some me time.

Start a Squidoo Lens

Yes, that is right. Starting a Squidoo lens is easy. You can write on just about anything you feel passionate about. Perhaps it is yourself, your pet, your cooking, your 101 pairs of shoes. Anything. It is easy and it is fun.

Squidoo has a points system where you earn points as you go along and you get rewarded with trophies. It is like playing a game. However this game has the potential of paying you.

Join me at Squidoo

Salsacise your way to a fitter you

Latin Dancing is romantic and sexy

Latin Dance is one of the world's most romantic and sexy dances. The best thing is you can now add it into your fitness routine by doing salsacise.

This is one of my favorite me time activities. Salsa, Rumba, Belly Dancing, Samba or whatever it is that strikes your fancy. You can do it at home in the comfort of your own homes. Just grab a dvd and start dancing. If you have kids, ask them to dance along.

I love it so much I have written a whole squidoo lens on it.

Check out my Salsacise Aerobic Dance lens on Squidoo for more ideas.

Make Your Nails Pretty with a DIY Manicure and Pedicure

I Love Pretty Nails

Nail Art MoYou Rhinestone Pack of 1200 Crystal Premium Quality 2mm Gemstones

Pretty Nails make me happy. However spending a large sum to get pretty nails done up at a nail salon does not. Neither does the amount of time it takes. Worse still, if I get a nail accident right after the manicure or pedicure treatment.. arrrghh.

Again, I have resorted to DIY my nails. They are great for a quick Me Time. If the kids want to join you, give them some colors and let them paint their own nails with it. Or get them to do yours. Usually I will handle my manicure and if the kids want to join in the fun, I will get them to do my pedicure which I can later hide in shoes. ;)

You can do wonderful nail art yourself at home with a nail art pack. It is easy. Just stick them on.

More Nail Art Tools

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Get Crafting

Jewelry-Making Starter KitCross Stitch, Knitting, Crochet, Quilting, Drawing and Painting, Sewing, Beading, Scrap Booking, Jewellery Making... The list is endless. There are just so many things you can make and do. All of them can be used to decorate your home or worn as an accessory or item of clothing.

The perfect Me Time activity for creative people. Well, actually you don't really have to be very creative to do some of these things. These days can learn almost just about anything by watching a YouTube video and getting a ready made set to get you started. My favorite is cross stitching though I would love to do some crochet, knitting, beading and quilting too!

To get you started on crafting and sewing

For Beginners and Starters for any craft projects

Always wanted to sew, knit, crochet, quilt but did not know how? Here are some ways to get you started.

A few minutes a day is all it requires for this me time activity to create a beautiful finished product that you will feel proud of.
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How do you spend your free time?

Care to share?

  • AnimalHouse Apr 24, 2012 @ 8:18 am | delete
    Great tips on how to have me time. Travel and stay in a hotel.
  • AnimalHouse Apr 24, 2012 @ 8:18 am | delete
    Great tips on how to have me time. Travel and stay in a hotel.
  • MarigoldTortelli Feb 1, 2012 @ 1:41 pm | delete
    I read and listen to music. I love spending quality time with myself!
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