About two weeks ago I was feeling a little down.  I felt that my patience was very short and I was thought I was very snappy.  I didn’t know what was going on with me.  I mean I just came back from a great time at my friends wedding on July 4th so I’m not due for another vacation until October.  It’s not time for me to be going crazy.  What was wrong with me?

I am a person that enjoys “Me” time.  I remember there would be times when my husband would take our now 13 year-old to the bowling alley with him and I would be in the house alone.  During this time I would do nothing.  I would watch TV not think about work, my hubby or my stepson.   I would just be alone with my thoughts and I so loved it.  Every now and then I need to be alone and enjoy time with myself and my thoughts.  Well the last time I had time like this was……. I can’t remember the last time I had some “Me” time.  That’s why I’m freaking out!!!

Having “Me” time is very important.  It allows you some time to not think about all the demands we have from our family, work, and/or friends but gives us a chance to focus on ourselves and be alone with our thoughts.  Everyone handles their “Me” time differently.  For example hubby will hang out with friends on the weekends and I need to be completely alone in the house.  However you handle this time you must be willing and ready to take it.   This is why it is important to listen to your own personal cues telling you you are at your breaking point.

This experience has taught me that a year of know me time is not good for my mental health, or the relationship with my family and job.  It is important for me to not only implement vacations from work but also implement weekly “Me” time sessions so I won’t become short with my family.

Do you know your breaking point?  How do you handle your “Me” time?

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