Date Myself? What Do You Mean?

It’s amazing how time flies these days, many activities to catch up on; office engagements, social and family activities, etc. These activities draw on our energy, build up stress, hinder us from emotionally connecting with people, without us realising it. Sometimes, we are physically at home, with our minds in distant places. Parkinson Law states that work will always grow to fill up the available space. Hence, you don’t wait to have time for something important, you have to make time. Talking about making time, we must ensure that we make time for ourselves – ‘Me-time’. For instance, an average mum has to think about getting the children up and ready for school, arrange school runs, food, be a wife, a staff of her company, possibly a volunteer at her charity or church, etc. Hence, if she does not consciously make time to nurture herself, resentment and stress level may rise beyond what she anticipates.

“And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.” Luke 5:16. Here we see Jesus practising ‘Me-time’ by spending time praying. Someone may ask, what else can I do during this time, won’t it feel awkward? It depends on what nurtures you, you must find the activity that helps you relax, reconnect with your soul, values, etc; something you do for yourself, it could be a massage, reading a book, watching a movie, praying, gardening, just sitting in silence,… it’s up to you really. Doing this will send a message to you and the people around you of the value you place on yourself.

Do you feel that life is passing you by? Do you feel like your life is moving too fast and you are dropping some balls?

THINK & ACT: Make out time, be deliberate about creating your ‘ME-TIME’ session at least once a week. Don’t watch life drag you on, take charge. Date yourself.

Chidi & Victor Akunna
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…enjoy blissful romance.

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