15 Easy on the Pocket Ways to Have a Me-Time
In today’s busy world, do you still have time for yourself? If batteries needed to recharge to provide 100% power, then you should also learn to relax once in a while. I believe that to give more love and be productive for your family, you should master and learn the art of self-care. Self-care is essential for happiness.
So what are the things you should do to achieve this so-called self-care? Or do you even know what’s the real meaning of it?
Taking time out for yourself is actually not a luxury but it’s a necessity that we always neglect. I know you feel guilty when you leave the kids and go out alone or with friends. But you know what? taking care of yourself keeps you from burning out, which helps you to be a better parent, wife/husband, employee or a boss. When you feel good about yourself, it shows and you will have a happier family. Believe me!
If you are a stay at home mom and you think having a me-time is expensive, well think again. Today, I’m going to give you some ideas to have a quality me-time.
15 Easy On The Pocket Ways to Have a Me-Time
1. SLEEP MORE – once or twice a week, make a time to snooze more. When you have sent the kids to school, don’t mind the laundry or the dirty dishes, you can do that after. Go to the bedroom, turn on the air conditioner and aromatherapy and just lay on the bed and relax.
2. MEDITATE and PRAY – Talk to God and read the bible that you haven’t touched for a long time. Tell Him all your problems, worries and ask for help and enlightenment to do what is right.
You can also do Yoga and have a breathing exercise. Doing this will help you clear your mind.
3. READ YOUR FAVORITE MAGAZINE OR BOOKS – make a hot cup of coffee, get a book or magazine, sit down, raise your legs and just relax.
4. GO OUT, JOG OR WALK – exercising can help boost your mood, you don’t need to go to the gym to have one. A simple jog or walk around your village can do the work.
5. DANCE/ZUMBA – If you don’t want to go out, just go to YouTube and look for dance videos or Zumba videos and do the moves. You will release happy hormones and feel energized after.
6. LONG HOT SHOWER OR BUBBLE BATH – forget the 5 minutes shower that you always do, get your neglected shower gel, a sponge and enjoy a long hot bath or better if you can do a bubble bath. Use your salt scrub to remove dead skin cells that were there ever since you can’t remember. Put some hair masks and leave it for a few minutes to absorb the treatment on your hair. Sing a song then rinse. Oh yes! sooo relaxing, isn’t it?
7. GET A MANI or PEDICURE – if you can do it by yourself then that’s good because you can make sure that you are the only one using your equipment. BUT, if you are like me who don’t know how to do it, then ask your favorite manicurist to go to your house for home service. If you don’t know anyone, you can visit malls and have it there. I saw that Coco Nail Studio is offering a discounted rate of their Coco Luxe Package: Luxury Mani-Pedi with Hand & Foot Spa with Paraffin Dip for only ₱780 (from ₱1,430) in Deal Grocer site. If you are near Makati, you can avail this Classic Manicure and Pedicure by St. Nails for only ₱260 (from ₱400)
8. FACIAL – If you don’t have a budget, there are a lot of DIY treatments you can do at home using simple ingredients like lemon, honey etc. You can also purchase some mask sheets and apply it on your face to lessen the sign of tiredness. But again if you are like me who is lazy to do this and prepare those DIY stuff, I would rather ask others – to clean my face for me. Pero syempre ayaw natin yung basta-basta lang o sa tabi tabi na facial center, mura nga pero baka mas mapagastos ka pa kapag nagkaproblema. We are talking about your face here, the part of your body that people see first, so we need to choose a reliable facial center to have a facial treatment. What I do is that I visit deal sites to purchase a discounted service. My favorite site is Deal Grocer.
I recently saw one deal that is available near me – Hollywood Duo: Facial + Age-Defying LED Mask of Ysa Skin and Body Experts
9. HAVE A RELAXING MASSAGE – Ohhh I know, I can hear you. Those aching back, shoulder, legs, head needed to have a massage to make the blood flow smoothly again. Yes, your wife or husband can do this for you, but they will do it for just a few minutes. The masseuse will do it for 45-90 minutes (depends on your need). I am interested in this Mind Calming 45-Min Ksheeradhara & 45-Min Abhyanga by Shanti Ayurveda but the location is in Quezon City which is quite far from me.
10. HAVE A HAIR TREATMENT – Are you tired and bored of your usual hair? You can change your look by changing your hair color, you can do this in the comforts of your home. You could simply buy hair coloring products at the store. On the other hand, if you feel that your hair is sooo dry, you can put some coconut oil or olive oil and leave it for a few minutes. Now, if you want to have a haircut or have your hair rebonded (just like what I did recently) then I would recommend to go to a salon and have the professionals do it for you. Read my Straight Therapy Rebonding experience at Le Maquillage Salon here.
11. WATCH ANY SHOW OR MOVIE AT HOME – Watch Meteor Garden and fall in love all over again 🙂
12. LEARN SOMETHING NEW – Don’t stop learning. This may sound like work, but I think it’s not because you can use it to relax. Learn a new dish, bake a cake, do some arts and crafts, study how to make soap, do calligraphy or hand lettering, gardening, sewing, putting make-up or anything that will make you feel happy. I think knowing something new will boost your confidence level and will increase your self-esteem.
13. BLOG OR WRITE IN YOUR DIARY – Sometimes the way to be sane in this crazy world is when you released your thoughts and feelings and get it out of your head. You can do this by talking to friends or as simple as getting a journal or starting a blog and write it down.
14. GO FOR AN ADVENTURE – Try Hiking! Search for the nearest mountain in your area. You can ask your friends to come with you, or join a group or kung matapang ka, you can go alone.
15. SHOP – go to the grocery store or department store and explore every area. Try all the free taste in the supermarket and just explore every aisle. In the department store, visit the make up section and try some lippies. You can buy some new underwear too.
I hope I have helped you to think of ways to relax. You deserve it!
If you still have your mommas and dads with you, it would be nice if you could treat them to a relaxing time too, they also need one you know 🙂
Did I miss something? Share it in the comment section.
I am not a mommy yet, but I know that taking time for yourself is so important!
Kasey Ma
thestylewright.com
getting a good night’s sleep is essential for self care. Without it, I known, I’m quite the bear.
In today’s busy life we definitely need more me time. These are all great ideas, thank you!
Shopping won’t be easy on the pocket for me because I always end up buying more than I should 🙁 I do love meditating and taking time to read a good book everyday.
Love this list of relaxation activities – a good book and some jogging always helps.
Sleep is definitely a great way to rejuvenate! And any sort of beauty treatment is always a good idea!!
-Jennifer
https://maunelegacy.com
Oh my goodness does shopping make me feel so good! I just wrote a post similar to thing on my blog! Check it out 🙂
https://homesweetholmes.net/self-improvement-101/
XOXO
Christina
https://homesweetholmes.net/
We have recently moved and I now have to walk my kids to and from school. Just the extra bit of walking each day has already made a difference in how I feel.
Music ❤ I play music pag tulog na lahat ng kids. I feel so relax pag tahimik na lahat tapos soothing ang tugtog. Nakakatulog ako ng maayos.❤ #LevLevLev
I listen to Jose Mari Chan’s songs bago matulog din haha
Taong bahay ako for how many years now wd 3 kids and the only time na makalabas if may budget is on weekend. My hubby would make me pasyal sa mall of course wd kids kahit sinasabi na mukhang di ako makarelax kasi panay saway at takbo ako sa mall haha but seriously minsan napapaisip ako na deprive ko na sarili ko. Bihira lang makalbas, bahay school ng eldest ang routine. i dont complain but i feel tired sometimes. The salon trip sa Dec na yan as what ive said sa post mo mommy nung nagsalon ka nakaatuwa hehhe. I have a bf baby din kaya i consider din siya at wala naman maiwan for kids. Just nung Sunday , my hub let me attend Ms Rochelle’s bday party, supported me all the way dahil he wanted to make me feel like a princess and have a day off ( andun sya sa labas wd our baby kasi anytime mag dede ). I feel happy and napapahalagahan niya ako though for some reasons di naman madalas kasi budget din iisispin if gala ng gala. Pero that Diy facial or treatment, i do that at home at napapasaya ako. More on things na nakikita sa kitchen gnagawa ko like coffee grounds, tomato and honey or egg for my face. Nakakrelax ❤❤❤
I wish to win this kasi whenever may byahe ako wd kids masarap magrelax kahit makukulit sila 😄 Thanks sa chance Mommy 🤗
Love Fullido Compoc
yes nakita ko pictures mo sa birthday ni Rochelle, glad to know that you had fun 🙂
Ang me time ko, i play online games kasi ito lang yung time ko for myself na nakakapag enjoy ako i spent 3 hours sa paglalaro i do this every weekend kapag pahinga na.
ayyy tama ginagawa ko din ‘to before.
My kind of me time would be to go through the old things of my kids and reminisce when they last used it or whatever memory is connected to that item. It makes me feel happy just looking at their things, making me realize how fast they grow up!
Another me time would be to browse old photos and just savor the memories that comes with each one.
If walang budget you can call a friend and ask her to visit you in the house having coffee or tea together while making chika okay na okay na me time yan Mommy Levy. If may budget naman go sa coffee shop with mommy friend then window shopping or kung may extra uli why not bili ng undies or lipstick. Minsan lang naman pagbigyan na ang sarili.
agree ako sa lahat ng sinabi mo mother 🙂
I have three kids ages 9, 4 and 3. The entire day is spent cooking, feeding, cleaning, hatid and sundo sa school, going to market and endless na mommy duties, wala po akong helper so ako lang gumagawa lahat.
Afternoon nap time ng mga kids is my sanity😊 For me that’s my coffee time or milk tea time, nag pprepare ako ng sariling kong drink my favorite is iced coffee (3 in 1 coffee with chocolate drink) or Nestea milk tea while watching 1 episode or 2 ng K- dramas or Netflix depends sa haba ng tulog nila. Simple lang ang me time ko hindi magastos. Honestly it helps me relax, after that my energy na ako ulit to fulfill my mommy duties for the rest of the day.😉
Tips sa me time ko is makapanood man lang ng movies sa sinehan kahit one time in a month. Kahit ako lang magisa or kahit kame ni husband masaya na ako dun! Yung feeling na parang bumabalik sa nakaraan ang lahat!. Haha.
Ako Mommy Levy kapag gusto kong mag me -time umaalis ako ng bahay ng mag-isa. Pumupunta ako sa isang mall, bibili ng aking food at uupo ako sa isang tumba-tumba. I will stay there for the whole morning. Yes, there is a rocking chair in my favorite mall, but I must be early so that I can be the first to occupy my favorite seat. Another one that I do is watch a movie alone, all by my lonesome self. After all of this I go home happy and relaxed.
For me, If im with my family I don’t feel so stress. I’m happy of each company. I forgot all the problems. Eating together, travel and many more to do. I love to cook for them. I enjoying every single day.
I work for 12 hours and i can say it’s really tiring kaya kapag day off ko talagang ito yung matatawag kong me time ko na. So ang ginagawa ko, i lay maghapon sa bed, nakikinig ng mga favorite songs ko nakaready na yan may playlist ako for that. And kain ng mga sweets like chocolate, cake or candies. I don’t wanna go out na kasi super pagod talaga ang body ko for the whole week kaya rest day is resy day!
Isa po akong PWD kaya limited lang ang galaw ko like outdoor activities. Ang aking me time ay magbenta benta ng kung anek anek, like bracelets, necklaces, beauty products dito sa lugar namin. I know parang work sya kung tutuusin but for me ito yung me time ko talaga at masaya ako kapag ginagawa ko ito. Masaya na, kikita pa ako diba? Me time with a purpose kumbaga. ☺
For me, gawin mo kung ano ang hobby or favorite activity mo like sewing, drawing, painting, etc. Ako since medyo may pagkaartistic side naman ako, i draw and paint. Ito yung way ko para nag distress and mapagaan ang mood ko. Sometimes i sew din pero ganit ko kamay lang, (wala makina) and after kong gawin yang mga hobbies ko i feel light and relaxed. Ito talaga ang me time ko aside from mentioned above. Ako kasi yung klase ng tao na mas gustong nasa bahay lang.
Ako Mommy Levy, kapag stressed ako pumupunta ako sa bilihan ng halaman at nag-aayos ako ng mga halaman ko. Kapag nakita mo magaganda halaman mo sarap sa pakiramdam. And one thing, lumalabas ako para magcoffee para makatakas sandali.😊
#LevLevLev
To be honest po, this usual and common way of my Me-Time, makes me feel relax and releases my stress and toxins simply by doing at least 30mins exercise. Currently, nasa stage ako ng loosing my weight kase these past few months ay talagang masasabi ko na nag gain ako sobra ng weight. So in other words, nafeel ko yung pettiness and low self-steam. So I decided to drink a slimming tea and now, Im doing my self-exercise routine!☺️
Yes! I told my 2kids na please just give me 30mins to do my Me-Time, destructions nor calling mg name🤣. And for me, it really works! Im doing this for myself. It helps me to release my fats and mostly my toxins and stress. My simple yet very effective Me-Time for me!☺️☺️
Wow!!! Halos lahat ata nabasa ko na… It’s really the Best 15 ways! So I will just share one that I think Wala pa sa list but super helpful to relieve and take away all the stress you have…
It is to have a ME TIME with God… It’s either go to the Church or read the Bible… Or simply just pray sincerely… Even thou others say that it is better to do all of this together withthe family… Sometimes it feels more great to do it alone… In this way you can unleashed all of that bad things you have inside… Inhale and feel that after saying it all to HIM… It is all gone with just a snap! Super nakakagaan ng feeling Yung nailalabas mo lahat ng bigat na nararamdaman mo and the best confindante will always be HIM! He is the best stress reliever as He wiill relieve you… Forgive you… And save you just like what he always do.
#LevLevLev
Very nice and easy to do list, Mommy Levy!😊👍
Here’s my contribution to the list:
16. Do little acts of kindness -like helping your elderly neighbor cross the street or donating your oldy but goody stuff to orphanages – it’s good for the soul.😊
17. Cloud watching – sitting by the window while watching the clouds in the sky in both sunny or cloudy days can be so relaxing.
18. Stargazing – in a clear night sky, observing the stars will give you some moment of realization of how tiny we are in this vast universe yet as important & as beautiful as that one tiny little twinkling star that you can see among the many other stars.
19. Screen shopping – my version of online “window” shopping. No gastos, no need to go to the mall and spend on gas or fare.😄
20. Videoke! – Sing your heart out kahit off key pa yan! 😄 Who knows, maybe you will discover the hidden Celine Dion or Barbra Streisand in you. Wag lang lalagpas ng 10:00pm, baka katukin ka na ng Barangay Tanod. Hehe 🎤😂
Hi Mommy Levy, hindi pa ako mommy pero nagbabasa na ako ng mga mommy blogs nag preprepare na ako at hilig ko talaga lang siguro mommy tips. For me counted as me time yung magluto ewan ko ba pero kapag nasa kusina ako na rerelax ako okay na ako basta gagawin ko pag magisa lang ako at maglinis ng closet ko at kutkutin lahat ng makeup ko magde-clutter, mag journal din lista lista ng mga life hacks mommy hacks etc. gustong gusto ko maglinis kapag magisa lang talaga ako sa bahay. Tapos may music at potato chips habang naglilinis ittapon ko mga kalat ng asawa ko at mga damit na luma na at ayaw pa itapon Hahahaha #LevLevLev
wow! me-time!!!! for us mom npasarap pkinggan nyan at lalo na kung magagawa ntin. Most of the time kasi paggising palang ntin nkplan na agad sa isip natin mga needs to be done at sa isip plang exhausted na tayong mga moms.😆😂😅 But gaano man tayo ka-busy sa everyday duties/responsibility, we really need to have a break to all this everyday routine to energize and to keep us sane.😆😅😂 At maiwasan ang sudden breakdown due to exhaustion.☺️😆 As for me, when my kids are at school and my LO is taking her nap that’s when i spend my me-time by doing the things i want. Like for me i love coffee, i enjoy my cup of coffee while reading my fave book or watching a movie na gusto kong panoorin. Quiet time atlas.☺️😊
💕 When doing grocery shop, if you can go alone do it. It’s like a theraphy for us mom and a perfect excuse for me-time mode😆😅☺️ and it’s a win-win too because you get to buy only the necessities and stick to your grocery list unlike when you bring your kids, you know what i mean moms.☺️😅
💕 and my most fave me-time is at night before we go to sleep, inuuto ko mga kids ko to give me a massage and take note, it’s a whole body massage.☺️😆😍❤️ It’s a perfect me-time and bonding mdin at the same time.
Kaya masasabi ko talaga na, being a mom is really awesome and so rewarding.❤️💕😘☺️
wow! me-time!!!! for us mom npasarap pkinggan nyan at lalo na kung magagawa ntin. Most of the time kasi paggising palang ntin nkplan na agad sa isip natin mga needs to be done at sa isip plang exhausted na tayong mga moms.😆😂😅 But gaano man tayo ka-busy sa everyday duties/responsibility, we really need to have a break to all this everyday routine to energize and to keep us sane.😆😅😂 At maiwasan ang sudden breakdown due to exhaustion.☺️😆 As for me, when my kids are at school and my LO is taking her nap that’s when i spend my me-time by doing the things i want. Like for me i love coffee, i enjoy my cup of coffee while reading my fave book or watching a movie na gusto kong panoorin ng tahimik.☺️😊
💕 When doing grocery shop, if you can go alone do it. It’s like a theraphy for us mom and a perfect excuse for me-time mode😆😅☺️ and it’s a win-win too because you get to buy only the necessities and stick to your grocery list unlike when you bring your kids, you know what i mean moms.☺️😅
We mommies really need Me Time. Everybody needs a break from the demands of daily living. And moms are no exception.Don’t think of it as self-indulgent think of it as self-preservation. Giving yourself permission to slow down and relax for a few moments a day, or a few hours each week, will help you gain a fresh outlook and a renewed sense of perspective.This is what i do during my Me Time Im going to the movies with mybestfriend.Reconnect with a friend. Call someone you haven’t talked to in a while.Sometimes Im going to mall buying some pretty underwear the kind that doesn’t come in a 3-pack😂😂. #levlevlev
Makipag date kay hubby or friends.Labas labas din paminsan minsan.Sagap ng ibang ihip ng hangin bukod sa electric fan at hininga ng mga kasama sa bahay😃.Simpleng hhww lang nmin ni hubby sa mall kahit walang nabili or squid balls lng kinain sa tabi masarap na basta magkasama(tipid pa).
Ang sarap sana kung magagawa lahat ito pero talaga isisongit ko minsan hanngat maari dahil talaga kailangan natin me time pero dahil sa mga duedate at obligasyon para sa mga kids at pangangailangan minsan nagagawa mo pa doble kayod imbes na ipahinga. Lalo kapag tulad ko single mom na wala naman talaga aasahan. Magagawa ko lang ipag pray na pagaain niya ang maghapon ko at tulungan ako sa aking responsibilidada at obligasyon. 💖
ewan ko kung ako lang ba ang na-de-destress kung ngluluto? I feel great everytime I cook for my family, I clean the kitchen tapos magluluto ako tapos I wash the dishes nakakawala ng stress. Lalo na pag sarap na sarap sa kain ang mga anak ko. Pero I always get mani and pedi every week, I go to the saloon for hair color every 2 weeks and and I go to Bohol every 3 months to visit my sisters and have a vacation!
1. lumalabas minsan with friends kwentuhan magkamustahan.
2. make a playlist yung mga kantang magpapacalm or makakapagbigay ng good vibes sayo at syempre mapapakanta ka 🙂
3. eating your favorite ice cream 🙂
Me time, parang ang hirap isipin ng me time especially if mag require ng much time sa labas dahil maya’t maya may tatawag at tatawag at mag sasabi ng ‘matagal ka pa mommy’ or ‘asan ka na mommy, hindi ka pa uuwi?’ kaya ang me time ko yung kahit 1-2 hours lang okay na or maka 30 minutes lang na alone time talaga… ito na yung pinaka nagagawa ko for myself 🙂
– Sound Tripping- yung mga favorite music ko papakinggan ko cia, ang lakas maka memory lane 🙂
-Muni-muni- hihihi, yung tipong nakatingin ka lang sa langit, tapos inom ng coffee, and hinga ng malalim… parang pag exhale kasama na lahat ang pagod, stress lahat lahat na. and last…
-alone time with God- after that I am totally refreshed and renewed 🙂 lahat ng worries lahat natatanggal at napapawi pati pagod sa isip, sa katawan pati sa kaluluwa.
❤️❤️❤️
#LevLevLev
Hi! Cross stitch and crochet po ang pwede kong i add na pang destress kasi it is relaxing and calming. Lalo na’t nakakapagod maging mommy sa preschooler ko. So kapag inaantay ko sya while in school, I bring my stash and work.
To destress, we can also:
16. Think of happy thoughts. What’s your memory bank for? Isipin ang mga panahong idinate ka ni mister or nakapaglamyerda ka with family and friends. Ang saya nung nag-Palawan/Boracay/basta lumabas kayo altogether! Relive the moment without lifting a finger.
17. Make happy thoughts. Dream and aspire to be a better version of yourself. Think of how you can be an inspiration to those around you. Put them into action and soon say hello to your much-improved version 2.0!
18. Tumawag kay Mommy/Daddy! Our children feel much better when they have us around and we also get the same feeling no matter how old we get. Di man mai-date ang parentals, may peculiar relief after we do some catching up with them.
19. Make arts and crafts – anything pretty and pleasant to the eyes. Use them for the beautification of your home or your personal accessory. Pwede rin panggift kapag my ocassions.
20. Take a stroll. See things you don’t get to appreciate because you are often out running an errand. You can say more than “Hi!” sa bago mong kapit-bahay. You can also finally enter and check out that new boutique in the corner. Who knows, you’ll discover something new na pwede pagkaabalahan sa susunod, when you get some more time to kill…
My me time..
-gumising ng 4am. Mag pray at magbasa ng didache. *para masimulan ko ang araw ko na nasa magandang kondisyon*.
-mamalengke ng madaling araw. Yung tipong habang sakay ako ng traysikel tumatama pa balat ko yung malamig na hangin galing bundok. *napaka relaxing na feeling yun para sa akin eh*.
-kumain ng mga kakanin na nabibili sa palengke *mahilig ako dun*
-once a week meron kaming compulsory zumba activity ng mga kapatid ko. *yung sa free zumba lang sa barangay*. Tamang kwentuhan at Kain ng goto pagkatapos.
-i do grounding.. 20mins. Naglalakad ng nakayapak sa lupa. *masarap po sa pakiramdam*.
-during weekends naman, kabisado na ako ng asawa ko. Nagbababad akong maigi sa tubig at Mas matagal ako maligo, dahil naghihilod pa ako. 😊
Stay at home po nanay po ako. Baka isipin nyo po marami akong time. Hehe. Marami nga po. Nagbawas ako ng oras sa social media at panonood ng tv. Balita nalang pinapanood ko. Kapag online ako ibig sabihin dumedede sa akin yung bunso ko. 😁
#lev#lev#lev
Hay bet na bet ko ang magpamassage tapos mag shop mag isa. Stress reliever ko yun lalo kapag very exhausting na ang trabaho sa bahay…
I gave birth a month ago so quick relaxation eh sobrang appreciated ko na. I breastfeed so, imagine how difficult it is na mag relax. I sleep hanggang may pagkakataon. I watch teleseryes habang nagpapadede, I cuddle the little person beside me. But what keeps me sane despite the demands of motherhood is knowing that my kids love me kahit hindi perfect si mommy.
Mommy Levy super fanatic ako sa lahat ng post nyo sa website nyo kasi lahat dun nakakakuha ako ng idea sa lahat at nakakatulong lalo na ung mga online job para sa mga asawang nasa bahay lang.Galing-galing po sana ay marami pang mag follow sa inyo dahil napakamatulungin nyo pong tao at mapag bigay. Kaya naman #LevLevLev ko kayo! 😘😊
Cooking meals and desserts, videoke at drinking coffee and tea and praying na yung pinaka “me time” ko Mommy Lev.
I am a 27 yr old wife, and mom to a 4 year old bright, active and pogi kiddo. Sa totoo hindi ko na nararanasan yung karamihan sa posted sa taas. I underwent brainstem surgery May 2016. and ung naging asid effect sa akin ng surgery is I lost bakance and I became cross-eyed. I usually can’t go alone outside the house. I really need someone to assist me.
Pero kahit ganito I still enjoy life. I still continue to work and earn para sa dreams namin for out family. Kaya ang nangyayari me time ko is halos equals na sa family time. Nevertheless, I enjoy what I am doing especially pag nakikita kong nag eenjoy ang family ko especially si husband and son sa mga luto ko and they always request for what they want sa mga lutoin ko.
salamat Mommy Levy! God bless us all!
Pahinga? Me time? Ano yun??😅 Wala yata ako nyan since nanganak ako sa pang 2nd baby ko.. Masaya maging nanay pero minsan need din ng pahinga..😥 pinaka me time ko cguro ang uminom ng kape..😁 Umiinom ako ng coffee sa gabi pag tulog na silang lahat sarap sa pakiramdam at nakakarelax..😊
Other ways to have a Me-Time
-Cook/Bake and Eat your favorite dish (Sobrang guilty ko dito,but I love to eat more than cooking)😅
-Travel Alone (Soul searching ang peg, mala Eat Pray Love)
-Chocolate (Sobrang nakakarelax kaya kumain ng chocolate, it makes all my loneliness go away)
-Make over (New hairstyle, make ups, new style sa everyday clothing)
-Movie alone (I tried this once, it felt good actually kasi something new to me)
-Wine night (I find this relaxing after a long day with my kids)
-Watch ng mga series sa Netflix (As of now I am into Grey’s Anatomy, I know sobrang late ko na para sa isang show na matagal nang napalabas, sinimulan ko talaga from Season 1, nasa Season 13 na ko and I can’t help but wonder, what if naging Surgeon na lang din ako.. 😅) #NetflixIsLife talaga ko lately..
BUT since I am an ordinary housewife with an average kind of life….
Weekends na walang pasok the next day, tapos walang gagawin the entire day, padeliver lang ng Jollibee or Amber’s, maghapong walang patayan ng AC, maghapong movie tulog repeat that will end my day with a home service massage is my most realistic/ dreamed of Me-Time..😂😂😂
Home will always be the most relaxing place for me despite all the kakulitan of my kids and the unending household chores. Kaya sana palarin akong manalo ng Oil ni Mommy Levy, para macomplete na ang aking Me-Time kahit andito lang ako sa bahay.😘 BTW, isa rin po akong Oilbularyo na lahat ng sakit feeling ko oil lang katapat..😂
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EAT YOUR FAVORITE DESSERT.Having a sweet-tooth like me cant say NO to chocolates and cakes OMG. Grabbing one of these really calms my mind and makes me feel relaxed specially on a busy office schedules. Now Im beginning to believe that having some DESSERTS (by disarranging the letters) really DESTRESS you.
PRAY. When you are so upset or feeling down, talk to HIM. Give your time a little privacy inside your room or in a very quiet place, close your eyes, and speak up your heart to HIM. This will definitely lessen any anger or hatred in your heart and give will give you peace of mind.
My Top 5 Stress Reliever
1 . Painting i’m an artist so its one of my stressreliever promise you will relax and express yourself
2.Gardening this one is my past time during weekends.
3. Singing in shower i know everyone do its 😅😅 but promise its relaxing😊
4. Eating ice cream because i’m a fan of sweets😘
5.Watching Koreandramas because i’m a fan and its one of my past time too😉
For me hanging with my friends and mama/papa super nakaka wala ng stress tapos kahit saglit na oras na makipag usap ka sa nangyari sayo jg isang linggo tapos kantahan hay nako sobrng saya ko na. nun napaka babaw lang kasi ng kaligayahan ko mommy levy kaya kahit chat mo lang ako or kausapin nakakawala na ng pagod kaya nga every time may post ka sa fb about being mom lagi akong nagbabasa at take note ginagawa ko yun sa husband at baby ko kumbaga inapply ko po kaya super thank you mommy levy sa mga info’s mo 🙂 God bless you and your family also 🙂
It’s always best to spend time with friends once in a while to destress. You get to ask each other some life advices or tell stories to share your own experiences. And of course, chatting over coffee is what makes it the BEST ME TIME. ☕️😍
Ako Mommy, since I breastfeed my bunso for 33 months now, and wala kami kasama pag asa work na asawa ko, kaya ang pag ligo ko napaka bilis lang. As in pagbuhos, sabon, shampoo taz banlaw then tapos na. Kasi after nun, asikaso na sa eldest ko na hatid sundo ko sa school. Kaya ang pinaka me-time ko is medyo mahaba habang ligo. Once or twice a week, nagsa scrub at shave ako. Next dun, magsulat at magbasa. #LevLevLev
I have 2 kids at bihira ang Me Time. sa umaga imbes maenjoy mo ang paliligo kasabay ko si eldest son ko maligo. Kailangan mabilis dahil mamaya magising si bunso sa pagtulog. Kaya minsan ang me time ko pag tulog na lang. Kapag tulog na ang lahat, bago ko matulog nakikinig muna ko mg music habang nag IG/FB. Yun na Me Time ko 🙂 Magandang Me Time for me is playing with my guitar 🙂 Namimiss ko ng kumanta
My ME time moments are:
– mani/pedi to a nearby parlor
– watching tv
– going to nearby malls like EVIA or ATC
– sleep!
– date time with my mama
– play my fave mobile game Word Domination (scrabble-type game)
– listening/watching to broadway musical playlist/plays
– hanging out with my co-mommies 😉
When i was single, de stressing is equals to COFFEE in a quiet place. Now that i have a toddler, it is impossible talaga na malasap mo ng mainit init ang kape at maisama xa sa quiet place. kaya COFFEEEEEE time is me time
Haaaaay being ftm to a 4month old baby boy is so exhausting. Feeling ko talaga lagi ko need ng pahinga peri parang imposible lalo na ebf kami. One way of destressing ko is online window shopping kasi at least dun nakakalibang habang nadede si lo. Pero netong nakaraam mukhang nakaramdam si hubby at hinahayaan akong makipag meet friends every sunday kasama sila tapos sya muna kay lo kapag dedede ska nya ibinibigay sakin. 😊
Me time ko na yung mag aya ng friends to hangout with the other friends.konting kainan na mas ang tawanan dahil sa ibat ibang masayang kuwentuhan.kahit once a month lng namin magawa sobrang saya talaga.
Me time na pagkasleep ni baby, me time yung ililista ko isa isa yung lahat ng gusto ko simula sa food, travel dreams and finances. Happy ako sa mga pahid pahid na instant spa before sleeping. Extra tired now kasi preggy pero can’t wait for some me time before bedtime. Always find time for yourself to be the best momma You can be.
For me, me time ko talaga yung bago kami matulog lahat (kids and husband) is nagtatab-tabi muna kami sa higaan at naguusap-usap kung ano ang mga nagawa sa buong araw, kung may problema ba o kung may ayaw ako o sila na ginawa o nasani sa buong araw. Ewan ko Mommy Levy ah,pero kakaiba kasi ako. “Me” time ko talaga to. Relax na relax ako sa mga ganito lalo pag kakain sa labas o mamamasyal na kasama sila ng kami lang talagang pamilya. Sabay-sabay kami nagkakape, nakain mula almusal hanggang hapunan.Hindi kami namamasyal ng kami langng asawa ko o ako lang. Pakiramdam kasi namin kulang ang saya pag wala ang isa samin. Kung ako lang, ang lungkot din. Kung magparlor, sabay kami ng daughters ko at sa barbero naman ang nag-ama ko. Lalo ngayon, Sa mahal ng mga bilihin at pamasahe kailangan isang galawan o alisan na lang ng sabay-sabay paea tipi. HeheheFeeling ko kasi nagiging totoong tao ako pag sila kausap o kasama ko kasi nga bawal samin ang maglihim o magsinungaling. Ano ba talaga ang salitang “ME” time? Yung mapasaya mo ang sarili mo kahit sandali diba? E ako kasi, ang kasama o kausap ang mga anak at asawa ko matinong usapan man o tawanan, sobrang napapasaya ko na ang sarili ko nun. Weird man ang ME time ko,pero ito talaga yun Mommy Levy. Ito talaga ang depinisyon ko ng ME time. Ang maging masaya ang sarili ko kasama ang pamilya ko.
Thanks for sharing, Momsh! Number 1 pa lang sapul na sapul na ko. Yan talaga ang pinaka-need and gusto ko gawin kaso di ko magawa 🤣 yung toddler ko, iminumulat ang mata ko with matching tapik-tapik 😂. Kaya ang isa sa ways ko para di naman masyado maobvious na ako ay laging kulang sa tulog ay Facial sheet mask, at least twice a week, sa gabi pag tulog na baby ko, nagsi-sheetmask ako while watching one episode of Kdrama. Ito na yung pinaka me-time ko. And everyday, before I sleep, nagsusulat ako sa planner ko ng mga things na grateful ako for that particular day (simula naging SAHM ako, ang planner ko hindi na to-do list/events ang laman, mga things I am thankful for na), including small wins, effective kasi sya sa akin na pangboost ng positive vibes esp during times na feeling sad ako (may mga ganun moments kasi ako minsan 🤣🤣), babalikan ko lang yung mga sinulat ko, naha-happy na ko ulit and nareremind ako na super blessed pa rin ako. #LevLevLev
Paano nga ba ako mg de-stress?
Sa ngayon, dahil mayroon akong baby na maliit at dalawang kids na aso’t pusa, ang me-time ko nalang ay ang pag inum ng kape at hot shower time. Dati every 2 weeks ako ng papa Mani-Pedi, ngayon every two months. Yung hair ko, ang pangit na, I need to have a hair rebond but d pa pwede dahil ebf ako.
Siguro ang na miss mo ung mg online shop at window shop. Nakakaalis din un ng stress!
#LevLevLev
I am a stay at home mom. I always think that having self-care is unecessary because when i became a mom & a wife i always make my family first. But it’s very wrong pala. I suddenly feel na may kulang na sa itsura q when i look at the mirror. Maayos nga mag-ama q pero aq hindi. HAHA. Kaya when i read this post lalo aq na pursue to have a SELF-CARE. Mahirap na pabayaan nating mga mommies ang ating sarili. I guess lahat naman po nabanggit nyo na sa 15 lists. Dagdag q nalang is drinking lots of water, take vitamins, eat more veggies & fruits. Most specially NO TO VICES. Hehe. Thanks for this mommy levy. I will try to get a facial & mani/pedi and in the future i will go travel again! Godbless you always ❤
Being a Mom 24/7 is exhausting yet satisfying. One way to destress is to do online window shopping. HAHA. That feeling when you add your favorite items to your cart. Saya! Happier if you could press the check out button. 😉
Hi as a mom bihira na mgka me time siguro ang madadagdag ko nalang na wala pa sa blogposts based on my experience, active po ako sa gawain sa church taong bahy at Church lang kasi ako, me time ko na ang sumama sa mga gawain kasama ng mga ibang ka sisters ko sa church na mga mommies nadin, minsan 1day may gawain kami naka catered na yun bonding puro mommies ng ibat ibang churches masaya kasi madami ka makikilala lalo na pag may retreat kami sa malayong place. Ang saya basta make sure lang na may magbabantay sa kids habng outdoor tayu. hehe, hindi lang mental health pati spiritual healt and self confidence nabubuo sa akin. sainyu din 😊 kaya sumama din kayu sa mga church activities 😊
My me-time is eating time 🙂
Eating my favorite food/snacks makes me happier when everyone is asleep I smile,sat down and ate my chocolates 🍫 it makes my soul calm!
Hi mommy Levy, as a mom and a follower your blog is always informative and helpful to us. Thanks for sharing and please continue to do so. 😊
Usually ang araw ko ay nagstart ng 4am prepare ng baon ng aking bunsong senior high school kc malayo pa ang papasukan nya taga Muntinlupa kami at sa Patts pa sya papasok. Then pag nakaalis na sya umpisa na ako maglinis ng bahay, maglaba pagkatapos magluluto na ako ng lunch after lunch dyan na nagsisimula ang aking me time yun ay panonood ng tv…minsan magkutkot ng aking nails pag kailangan ng linisin. At habang nanonood ng tv ay sasabayan ng pagkakape…minsan kasama ko din si mister sa panonood…
for me momshie levs.. eating in my favorite foodchain with my favorite meal☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
lasagna at greenwich😋😋😋
I have a full time job and I am also a mom to two boys – a 2nd grader and a toddler. Most of time wala na talagang chance for a me time because after work, homework and lessons naman ang aatupagin ko pag uwi dagdag pa ang clingy toddler ko. So what I do to take care of myself, I wake up very early in the morning kahit weekend, yung tahimik pa ang buong bahay and I enjoy my very hot cup of coffee, minsan catch up on some movies, do stretching or play some mobile games. Important sa kin na may quiet time ako for me para at peace ang utak ko for a little while and to prepare myself na din for an entire day of busy-ness.
What are the things you should do to achieve this so-called self-care? Or do you even know what’s the real meaning of it?
Here’s my lists too:
1. Sleep more
2. Long shower
3. Window shopping
4. Watching movies
5. Eat (crave)
6. Swimming
7. Meditate & Pray
For me, self-care isn’t all about the material things but rather to take care myself and my relationship between the people around me. Contentment and happiness is my key to achieve self-care.
#LevLevLev
These are my simple yet effective stress relievers:
1. Play with my pet or take them for a walk.
2. Take a warm bath and diffuse my favorite oils, ocean breeze and/or lavender.
3. Give you mom and/or dad a quick call just to say hi (specially if I havent seen them for weeks.
4. Do household chores that wash away my stress, cooking and cleaning the bathroom! 🙂 Especially if my baby is sleeping or husband is on the mood to baby-sit longer than usual 😀
5. Lastly, say a prayer or go to church and attend the mass. if you feel like crying then go.. let Him hear your heart’s agony. 🙂
Wala na siguro akong maidadagdag pa momshie. Lahat ng paraan ay nasabi mo na.
Mahirap sa akin makapag #MeTime kasi bukod sa maliit pa ang anak ko, wala din akong helper. Talagang kami lang ng anak ko ang magkasama. Sa twing tulog nmn sya labahan at paglilinis ng bahay ang inaatupag ko. Siguro ang magagawa ko na lang ay paminsan minsang sabayan sya matulog. Atleast nakakatulog din ako ng mahaba. Pero ang pinakamagandang gamot sa pagod at puyat ko ay ang ngiti at tawa ng baby ko. Dun palang feel relax na ko 💗
You can also cook your favorite food or order one if you like. Moms usually prepare food that their children like. For ‘me’ time moment, it is about time moms get to enjoy the food they love 🙂 🙂
Drink lots of water.
I know it’s so great to sip that very aromatic coffee and I love it too as well as that sweet iced tea or the cola with a fizz! They’re all great but nothing compares to drinking plenty of water on a daily basis. Keeps you hydrated, cleans your insides, and clears your mind resulting to a good sleep and well hydrated skin.
I think we owe it to ourselves, sa dami ng nakakatakam sa drinks, matamis man o may sipa sa lalamunan, we always go back home kumbaga, always drink lots of water 😊
thanks po sa opportunity Mommy Levy Blogger, while reading your blog and composing this answer, naremind din ako to really take care of myself din for my own good and for my husband and baby boy 😊 #LevLevLev
My self care is treating my self my favorite food whenever im tired, stress or sad i want to eat jco and softdrinks hahaha 😂 chubby na tuloy 😂 #LevLevLev
Pahinga? Ano yun? Hahahah
Well, it’s a must naman talaga especially sa mga curacha moms na walang pahinga. Kailangan din natin ma-refresh, makalanghap ng sariwang hangin, makahinga hinga ng walang bitbit na bata at walang inakay na hinahabol. Kami siguro, lafang sa labas ang pahinga namin. Yung tipong kakain ka ng masarap sa labas. Iba kasi yung makakakain ka ng payapa, makakapag huntahan kayo ng anything na walang interuption. Hindi naman sa sinasabi kong abala ang mga anak natin, pero aminin natin na kailangan natin ito. Ma-refresh, ma-reset. Para pagbalik natin sa bahay, may energy na ulit tayo. May space na ulit para sa pagod at stress. Kailangan din kasi mag empty ka ng recycle bin. Para sa well-being din natin, to be a healthier and more functional na ina ng tahanan. ❤️
Go out with friends minsan kasi kailangan din ng ibang outlet 😍😍😍
bet ko ang #1,7,10 mommy levy, yung #6 madalas ko gawin kasama na kasi ang paglilinis😊😂
Sing in a videoke. Sing from the soul!
Drink coffee. Me-time ko na yung coffee time. Lalo na sa umaga. I make it a point na gumising ng mas maaga sa kids ko para ma enjoy ko ang coffee ko. 😅