Learn 6 tips from Christine to prioritize time for yourself, including overcoming guilt around me time. Discover practical strategies for finding 'me time' in your daily routine, such as tracking time usage and embracing small moments of self-care.
Prioritizing self-care is essential during busy times to prevent burnout.
Incorporating me time can be achieved by focusing on small moments and building routines.
Deep dives
Prioritizing Me Time During Busy Seasons
During busy seasons, finding time for yourself is crucial. The podcast highlights the importance of prioritizing self-care, especially when caregiving responsibilities make time scarce. The host shares her personal experience of growing up without the concept of self-care, emphasizing the need to unwind and prioritize moments for oneself. It's stressed that taking even a small pocket of time for personal well-being can prevent feelings of martyrdom and lead to better overall well-being.
Practical Tips for Making Time for Yourself
The podcast offers practical tips for incorporating me time into a busy schedule. Recommendations include collecting data on how time is spent to understand where pockets of time may be found, focusing on minutes of self-care rather than hours, and seeking joy in unexpected moments. Examples like outdoor activities or moments of quiet can serve as me time. Building routines, using a family calendar, and finding accountability strategies are also suggested to make self-care a consistent priority.
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Prioritizing Time for Yourself and Overcoming Guilt around Me Time
The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh.