What is your opinion about giving priority to your Me-Time over your children?
Now I'm not a mother but I'm still going to answer the question anyway😅.
First of all, we all deserve some space from the world. I read a post here on hive and the writer clearly stated that she's a mother but she decided to take time out for herself that particular day and she enjoyed every bit of it.
With parenting comes a whole lot of responsibilities. You think of what your kids would eat, their basic needs, are they happy? And a whole lot of other things. It becomes your point of duty to care for your kids mostly and your spouse too. In the course of all these, one won't be thinking too much of oneself. Parenting entails selflessness.
Now, to answer the question, I'd say it's very good to set out a particular time or day for just yourself. You and you alone. No hindrances, no distractions, nothing. Do what you live doing, catch up on the things that need catching up. It helps to relieve stress.
Even at this stage in my life where I don't have as much responsibilities as a parent, I still take out time for myself and it always gets very soothing. A lot of people would see it a different way. Like she is keeping distance, she doesn't want to associate with us and they fail to understand that personal time is necessary once in a while.
Some people classify me-times as running away from responsibilities but that's not so. On the other hand your 'me-time' shouldn't take so long. You definitely always have to go back to your responsibilities.
I'd prioritize me-time any day any time. Do well to get back to your responsibilities more rejuvenated.
Thank you
I completely agree with you on this and this is my view too.. I need space and time for myself to breathe alone and do things just for myself. If I am not happy, I can't keep my family happy.
Yes that's very right. If you don't have the love within, you can't share it to the people around you.