You can (and should!) find a little time every day to relax and recharge,Taking your "ME TIME" isn't a luxury––it's a NECESSITY.

With today's busy pace, you can all too easily forget how to recharge your batteries.Yet, it's important for your health, well-being and creativity to take time out to relax and find some "me" time. Taking time out for yourself is a luxury––it's a necessity.

Most particularly, it is an important part of keeping your stress levels at bay. Learn how to get yourself a little me time with the suggestions in this article.

“Me time” doesn’t have to be a whole day at the spa. In fact, just few minutes squeezed into the middle of the day works if that’s all you have.

You can (and should!) find a little time every day to relax and recharge, so whether it’s 20 minutes or a couple of hours, we’ve got a list of fun and fast ideas to help you make the most of the time you have all to yourself.

Here I 'll list for you 8 ways to Plan Your ME TIME effectively

1.Unplug

Ban all electronics, social media, email and phone calls for a set amount of time, and instead read a book or magazine, go for a walk, or simply stare out the window and daydream. Squeeze this one in while having your morning coffee, while on a subway commute or cab ride, or on a Saturday afternoon between errands.

2.Create Something

Make and create, just for fun. The key is that it doesn’t have to be perfect; you don’t have to plan it out or do it exactly right. Draw, write, sculpt, bake a cake, build a LEGO ,colour in a coloring book…

Just don’t get hung up on how it turns out. It’s the act of creating that’s important here, not the end result.

3.Take Yourself Out To Lunch

Indulge yourself in a leisurely meal alone at a nice sit-down restaurant or favorite cafe. This is a good one for a mid-week break from the usual routine, or a weekend escape when someone else is home with the kids. Read a book, people watch, get lost in thought… and thoroughly enjoy your meal.

4.Call An Old Friend

Missing the good old days? Maintaining positive relationships is food for the soul, so grab a random moment of free time and call up an old friend or family member that you miss talking to, for no reason other than to catch up. Chat about whatever or whomever, just enjoy their company.

5.Journal

Write down your feelings, stresses, ideas, dreams – whatever strikes your fancy. It doesn’t have to be a regular thing to feel good or serve a purpose, so don’t worry if it’s only one time or very sporadic. Keep a small notebook with you, and reach for it instead of your mobile phone when feeling bored or fidgety.

6.Indulge In A Hobby

What do you love to do for fun? Make it happen, in miniature form if need be. Don’t have time to spend an afternoon golfing? Hit the driving range for 20 minutes. Love to read? Keep a book in your bag. Interested in something that takes more planning or involves other people? Start the process of planning something (and make it happen).

7. Cook a Favorite Recipe

Cooking clears the mind and totally relaxes . When u get stressed, try to bake, and by the time you're done, you'll be in a better state of mind. 

Cooking  always gives a sense of accomplishment after the finished product comes out of the oven.

8. Sit by the Water

Have you ever noticed that the water does something to your mood ? The energy of the water just takes away your worries of the day and relaxes your mind.

I like to think that my stress is being taken away by the tide. The sound is what clears my mind; it practically hypnotizes you into a peaceful state.

Obviously, the biggest reason to take a little time out for yourself is to avoid the negative consequences of not doing so. But more than that, “me” time can make you a better person both inside and out.

Taking a little time for yourself refreshes and re-energizes you. It allows you to think more clearly and make better decisions.

Taking “me” time also builds your self-esteem over time, as you come to realize that you are important and deserve to have a little time to yourself. If you engage in something you enjoy during your time-out, you also have the satisfaction of reading that book, finishing that project, or writing that poem. But be careful that you use your “me” time for leisurely activities and don’t push yourself to complete anything. Simply enjoy the time out.

Other benefits include the ability to sleep better, less fatigue, depression and anxiety, greater resistance to sickness, and less tension.

Indirectly, taking time for yourself may also improve your interpersonal and business relationships, making you a better partner, parent, or employee.

_________________________________________________

ABOUT MARWA ABD EL AZIZ

Marwa is a pioneer and expert in developing projects to build revenue, profits and corporate visibility with extensive experience in all facets of projects starting with site identification, developing and overseeing the implementation of the feasibility plans for projects; actively participating in the various financial analysis, acquisition, master planning, design review and tendering.

She is in the UAE Property Development industry Since 2001 during which she has coordinated all administrative activities pertaining to construction projects with an overall budget exceeding 5 billion.

Marwa holds an Architectural Engineering degree, PMP and Master in Project Management from the American Academy U.S.A.

More info: https://pdcconsult.com

_________________________________________________