Spending "Me time" is time well spent. (and it's Delurker Day too!)

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This morning we checked out a terrific post over at Tales From The Dad Side where SciFi Dad discusses how he spent his "Me Time". (We give picture credit to Aimee for the Delurker Day flasher!)

What is "Me time"? Well, quite simply put it is the time you spend on yourself. Doing anything you want to do, either with other people or alone. Usually something you enjoy doing or something you need to get done, outside of family related errands and responsibilities.

Many parents have difficulty spending "me time". No surprise, there is often guilt associated with taking time for oneself which does not include our kids or a co-parent. But you know what? Many of us need that kind of time to regroup and refresh. And what we especially liked about SciFi Dad's post is he points out the importance of recognizing you may need a push from someone else to take that "me time" or you may need to push someone else to take it.

Here are some ideas for spending "Me Time"

Go to a movie (Just like SciFi Dad!)
Hit the book store or library
Visit the gym
Get a massage
Grab a book and blanket, or even just your MP3, and go to a park.
Take a nap
Ride a bike
Walk around the block
find a recipe you like and make it
Eat out with an old or new friend
Join a sports league for grown ups
Meet friends for drinks/dessert/coffee
Bra shopping
Attend a wine tasting

Do you spend "me time"? What's keeping you from spending it? How do you spend it? Where do you spend it? Got a favorite "me time" story?

Mitch McDad delurked and directed us to a list he recently posted on his blog. Go check it out!