Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3777: Me Time For Reducing Stress and Improving Wellbeing by Elly McGuinness on Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
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Oct 19, 2025 Elly McGuinness emphasizes the importance of prioritizing "me time" for stress relief and overall wellbeing. She shares insightful strategies, like the jar metaphor, illustrating how self-care fits alongside daily responsibilities. From restorative activities to quick micro-moments, she suggests ways busy individuals can carve out time for themselves. Elly also discusses her own methods of integrating self-care into parenting, showing that nurturing oneself is essential for thriving in all aspects of life.
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Put Yourself At The Center
- Prioritizing regular me time preserves energy and enthusiasm for others over the long run.
- Placing your needs first lets all other responsibilities fit around you rather than crowd you out.
Jar Metaphor For Priorities
- The jar-and-stones metaphor shows small tasks fit easily when the big priority is placed first.
- Make yourself the 'big stone' so family, work, and chores arrange around your wellbeing.
Schedule A 30-Minute Recharge
- Take at least 30 minutes daily for an activity you genuinely want to do, not a chore.
- Use that time to recharge so you return to obligations feeling energized and positive.