When you are the only one parenting your kids, it can be incredibly easy to devote all your time and energy to your children. To be frank, why would you not? However, it is also important to try to remember that you need to retain some aspect of yourself. Me Time (when you can grab it) is as important as anything you can do as a parent. Let’s take a look at why it is so important.
It’s a Bit of R&R
It is not good for us as human beings if we are stressed 24/7. As a single parent, you won’t have a partner to lean on like couples do and any extended family who helps out won’t be there all the time.
When major meltdowns happen, you are probably going to be the one who has to deal with the brunt of it and it can leave you feeling emotionally drained. Me Time is exactly what you need to de-stress and get ready for the new day and new challenges.
It Can Be Grabbed Whenever You Have a Moment
Me Time can take whatever shape and form you need it to be – logging onto your favourite online casino when the kids are all in bed and playing a few games; taking a long and luxuriant bath once they are all off to school. Perhaps it is even as simple as your morning cup of tea or coffee, grabbed before you wake them up for the morning routine.
You should try to grab a moment or two of Me Time whenever you feel like you have a moment. It really doesn’t have to be some big or extravagant plan. Just keep an eye out for when you have a moment to grab some free time when you can.
It Will Make You a Better Person
We rarely think about the effects stress has on us but, if we don’t address it, we may begin to see a negative impact on our health and well-being. Stress can also have a negative effect on the quality of our night’s sleep. Too poor a night’s sleep can leave you feeling drained and not in control of many different things.
Taking time for yourself can feel selfish but sometimes we have to be. Grabbing Me Time which does not impact on time with your children allows you to refresh yourself enough to be able to properly interact with them and give them your fullest attention.
While it can be easy to lose yourself in your children, it is important to remember that you are an individual and you will need to do the things which make you who you are. Your interests might end up being very different from your children’s, so grabbing a few moments to indulge in them when you can is key. Don’t be afraid to ask for some help if you need it, and be prepared to maybe not have as much Me Time as you would like. Nevertheless, be prepared to grab it when you can and get ready to see a difference in yourself!
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