Every week set aside one evening a week that is just for you. If you have children, especially young children, this is even more important as you have so little time for yourself. Do whatever you have to do to set this up. Ask a friend to trade babysitting nights with you or book in a regular sitter or family member. The key is to set this up as a standing appointment, not a one off. This is your time to do whatever you happen to feel like. You might want to go out and see a movie or show with friends, you might want to go for a long walk alone. You might want to curl up in bed and read a good book or take a long bath. It is your time to do whatever you happen to feel like. You might prefer to leave the day unscheduled and allow yourself to be completely spontaneous. Or you might prefer to book in a special concert or event for that evening on occasion.
Do whatever you feel most nutures you at the time.
If you have a spouse or partner, you’ll need two nights a week as one night a week will be for date night with your partner to celebrate your relationship (even if your date night is spent at home with popcorn and a movie) and one night will be for you to do what you want alone. (Each of you needs a sacred evening, so make sure he or she has a night as well.)
Homework:
Schedule one day a week that is for your sacred evening. Write it into your schedule so you don’t inadvertently use it for something else. Set up the support system so you can do this. That might mean asking your spouse. Make sure you do the same for your partner!
10 Minute Option:
Same as above.
Enjoy!
Talane
