279: 4 Ways To Make More Time For Yourself
A recent conversation in our Shameless Mom #everydamnday Facebook group stopped me in my tracks.\xa0\nOne Shameless Mom posted that she only got a couple hours of time to herself each month.\xa0And that her partner thought this was an appropriate amount of time \u2013 he didn\u2019t see why she might need anymore.\xa0\nI found this disconcerting.\nBut more disconcerting was the chorus of moms who commented saying they too didn\u2019t get much if any, time to themselves on a regular basis.\nMAMAS.\xa0\nThis is NOT ok.\xa0\nTime to yourself is essential.\xa0Time spent serving no one but you is crucial.\nSacrificing regular time to yourself is sacrificing your true self and your basic need to cultivate your identity outside of the roles of mother and wife.\nWhether its taking a bath, going out with girlfriends, getting a massage, sitting alone reading in a coffee shop, going to book club, taking a photography class, joining a knitting circle \u2013 you need time just for you.\xa0\nAnd this time should not be a gift from your partner.\xa0This time should be a requirement of your relationship.\xa0\nIn this episode, I dig into these 4 steps to getting more time in your life:\n\nMake it a requirement, not a reward\n\nAsk for support, not permission\n\nWork in small doses #everydamnday\n\nOpt out and unscheduled whenever possible\n\nThank you to our sponsors:\nHomesick Candles: Save 10% off any order over $50 and get free shipping at Home Sick when you use the code SHAMELESS at checkout.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices