Does anyone feel like they never really switch off? This is really not something I have learnt to do naturally. I have one of those annoying minds that continually spins, thinking 24/7, making switching off from the world is really hard, even when I’m in the most relaxing of settings. I think with modern living, being relaxed is all about being mindful – you have to create time to relax, tell yourself you need to relax, rather than just waiting for it to happen.
That’s why I was inspired by the recent ‘The best things in life are Freemans‘ campaign – such a fantastic idea, and a good refresher that we all need that quality ‘me time‘ to switch off from the world and of course, the best things in life are also quite often free.
To celebrate quality ‘me-time’ Freemans sent me a lovely parcel, with a new gorgeous Autumn/Winter outfit to wear and a pamper pack to get me thinking about why it’s important to take that time to switch off and recharge my batteries, both mentally and physically now and again.
So, in the spirit of ‘me-time’, wrapped in my gorgeous Heine Kit Poncho, today I took some time out to sit in front of the open fire, with Robbie by my side and we watched all of the trashy Netflix I’ve been saying I wanted to watch for months, I also painted my nails and drank numerous cups of tea. It was BLISS. Whilst I was doing this, I got thinking, I really need to make more time for relaxation, I’m so bad at it! So, to make myself do do this I’ve come up with this little list of things to do to make sure I take some time out, at least once a day:
- Take Robbie for a long walk
- Listen to an Audiobook (here’s my favourite Autumn books)
- Have a pamper session
- Cook a delicious meal
- Journaling
- Yoga
- Crochet
- Play a computer game (loving Legend of Zelda at the moment)
- Have a long bath
- Catch up with my favourite blogs
- Watch trashy TV (the stuff Vee hates that I save up on the planner for evenings by myself)
I hope this post has inspired you to write your own list of ‘me-time’ activities, it’s such an important thing to do so make you you have your ‘me-time’ today and let me know how you get on!
Me-time is so important!! I’m always so busy and need to try fit more time to myself in my schedule! When I do get the chance to, I love to listen to music, read, spend time cuddling my cat and play my playstation! 🙂
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I know the feeling! I am sometimes so busy weeks will go by and i havent had a moment to myself, its so important to schedule in, even if it means blocking out a few hours of your diary to ensure you do it! Happy relaxing xx
Me time is so important to avoid burnout! I used to feel guilty every time I got home and wanted to just curl up under a blanket and read books or watch TV because that didn’t feel like a ‘grown up’ thing to do. I spent my weekend scrapbooking, catching up with friends and blanket fort-ing like a PRO 😉 Loved this post Lyndsay! x
I feel so guilty too, my mind keeps spinning telling me i should be doing this and i should be doing that! You are right, it doesn’t feel like I’m ‘adulting’ properly when I just chill out and do nothing, there is always something else to do. Screw it.. lets just live in blanket forts, who needs to grow up anyways 😉 xxx
I’m terrible at relaxing, but am trying to make time for it each night with 30mins of colouring in. I need to get off my screens before bed. Also need to fit in my weekly yoga session which I’ve let slip nowadays. Happy relaxing!
Aah, love a spot of colouring, its so relaxing! I really need to try and wean myself from screens before bed, thats my worst habit! Xx
I really love your me time list, really inspiring! It’s funny how we really have to be conscious to relax and it doesn’t just happen naturally!
Hanh / hanhabelle
I know, tell me about it! Sometimes I’ll wonder why I’m so tired and then realise I’ve been on the go for days without any time for myself, it happens to easily! Glad you enjoyed the post, yours was fab too xx
I really need to make more “me” time!
I find its such an easy thing to forget about, but so important! Take some time out for YOU, right now 😉 xx
Its such an easy thing to forget to do, but so important! Make some time for yourself…. right now! 😉 xx
My me time usually consists of napping or colouring in =]
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Two of my very favourite things! Xx
Two of my very favourite things! Enjoy xx
Lovely, thanks for sharing! xo
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I totally feel like I’m always switched on. Always have stuff to do. I need to take more breaks.
Tegan xx – Permanent Procrastination
Me to on! Love your blog name as that is also me lol
Such a good topic – I always try and do non internet activities but seems to get sucked back in! This is a good reminder that I should try harder 😉 love the freemans goodies X
This is something I’m woeful at too. I have bank holiday Monday booked in to do nothing…l say that but I’ve already started to fill it with a to-do list. Good call on Zelda, I used to sit & play my ds and just chill, it now gathers dust. I seem to try & squeeze in reading my books while I’m eating. Always trying to fill my time. Must learn to switch off more.
Honestly Aine