Summer is coming and, like every year, the few weeks before the summer holidays are going to be very busy. Exams with the children, professional projects that need to be completed before colleagues go on holiday, often communion parties here and there, weddings or other fun spring parties, ... and before you know it you are skimping on your personal me-time. Big big mistake, because quality time just for yourself is really necessary to get through busy weeks. That's why I'd like to list 3 very easy me-time moments that you can implement every day into your regular routine!
OUT OF BED EARLIER, ME-TIME FOR THE MORNING STRESS
We all know it: the morning rush! Get the kids out of bed, shower, get dressed and have breakfast! And then you have to find some time in between to wash yourself, conquer that bad hair day and overcome an outfit crisis! Oh yes, and the end goal: everyone arrives at daycare, school or work neatly and on time! And where exactly should you squeeze in some me-time? Well, okay, I admit it: it does require a small sacrifice from yourself, but it really benefits you: I promise! From now on, you get out of bed first. You set your alarm earlier and take five minutes longer in the shower! This way you can turn that shower moment into a wonderful me-time moment. Make time to scrub your skin in the morning and then apply it! And really enjoy the silence in the house... because everyone is still sleeping! Delicious. And that outfit crisis? You can avoid this by preparing your outfit the night before! Bye bye morning stress!
DRINK COFFEE WITHOUT A SMARTPHONE!
A break at work or at home? Grab a coffee (or tea) and catch up on current affairs on your smartphone. Then another round of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and before you know it your break is over, your coffee is finished and you've been scrolling for minutes again... My tip? From now on, really consciously enjoy your break and your drink. Take your coffee and take it outside. Especially now that the weather is nice, you can really drink that coffee outside and breathe in some fresh air! Much more relaxing than continuing to scroll.
ESSENTIAL OILS
Have a busy meeting soon? Or that parents' evening that you don't feel like going to at all? Yet you should not forget yourself even in those moments. I like to use some essential oils as aromatherapy. You have those handy rollerballs with essential oils especially for relaxing or to boost you up. I always keep it in my handbag or one in the drawer of my desk! Just roll your wrists and take some deep breaths. Works like a charm!! And those deadlines or that overcrowded supermarket that you were dreading? Now you fly through it like it's nothing! Delicious!
WHAT ARE YOUR LITTLE TRICKS TO MAKE IT EASILY PLAN SOME ME-TIME DURING THE DAY?
