I thought to do something different on my blog, and earlier this year 2023, my favourite stationary chain, Paperchase, closed. It was sad since I got all my note books from them. In the closing down sale, I got about two prompt books and not having much to write, and I think writing about writing can be boring. I’ve decided to take a walk through this.
When did I last take time for myself?
The sad thing and perhaps worrying answer to this question is I cannot remember. I’m so wrapped up in work and now publishing my book, I can think of a recent time where I just had me-time.
I guess the last time I had ‘me-time’, and not working on so-called passion projects or trying to figure out some work ‘paid job’ dilemma living rent-free in my mind was when I was last on holiday. This would have been in July.
I went to Alcudia, Majorca in Spain and bar mosquitoes biting me, I had a wonderful and restful time. The beach beautiful, and I also visited surrounding areas and just explored, ate and got bitten. It was a nice break. I didn’t even write - much.
Reflecting on this question, I think I have developed a habit of busy-ness. It is like a productivity bug even if I’m not productive, and when I get tired, I go on social media's mostly Youtube and watch whatever nonsense that catches my attention. That seems to be my wind-down time.
The Complexity of Taking Me-Time or Time For Myself.
It’s a bit of a conundrum because I have so much to do so I cannot think of taking time out, yet I need to take time out. Apart from a hectic time at work, I also have personal projects which I’d like to finish, including house projects as well, and a lot more stuff I’d like to plan. Yet I need time for myself to slow down and get some peace.
I don’t know what the answer though I’m having Christmas off however that will be filled with non-work projects. I just don’t know. It is a good question but I don’t know the answer. Yet.
Perhaps I will revisit this question in a month’s time, and reflect on what I’ve done.
An excellent questions and blog. I too would like some ‘me’ time. Thanks for reminding me through your blog 😋 Olivia