The Importance of 'Me Time '

Hey there,

Have you noticed what the priorities of teenagers are these days? Do you know what makes them happy? Maybe you have guessed it. Yes, it is the amount of likes and comments gained on social media platform. This seems pretty normal right! Yes, this has become the new culture.

Now a days our life and happiness is governed by the amount of attention we attract from others, be it on social media platforms or in real life.

I have grown up in a school (boarding) that prohibited the use of electronic gadgets. This stimulated the creative portion of our brain and deserves a whole article dedicated to it. I am truly grateful to the school for enforcing such norms. It also encouraged us to take a moment and reflect upon ourselves. This motivated me to dedicate some time of my day to myself, which is popularly known as ‘Me Time’

                        

What is ‘Me Time’?

‘Time spent relaxing on one's own as opposed to working or doing things for others, seen as  an opportunity to reduce stress or restore energy’

 This is how Google defines it. I would like to add a few more sentences to it. It is a time which you devote to yourself. A time where you are away from the influence of social media. Away from the ‘what will people think, what will people say’. It’s a time to reflect on your actions and to be grateful for what you value. 

How I Spend My ‘Me Time’

First of all I make sure I devote an hour of the day  to myself.  During this time I make sure my phone is switched off and no one disturbs me. I meditate for sometime as it helps me achieve presence of mind. Then I reflect upon the activities I have done during the  day(or the previous day). I critically analyze my behavior towards other people and myself.

This time doesn’t always has to be that intense. Some sometimes I just go for a walk alone or simply read my favorite books. What is important here is to spend some time as ‘ME’ not as a student, a daughter or a friend.

How I Have Benefited From This

 By spending time with myself I have learnt a lot of things about me. It has helped me to grow emotionally. I have become a more sensitive person.  I have also learnt that by understanding yourself, you start understanding other people better. Your knowledge on the human nature increases.  All this makes one more sensitive to other’s needs and actions.

Spending time with myself has also helped me be capable of not being greatly influenced by other people’s opinions and to always question myself.

This has also helped me remain happy and positive because I have learnt to valve my existence and I believe I can achieve my dreams.

It sure is a great feeling to know that you matter.

Conclusion 

I would recommend everyone to practice this. It is advisable to take a break from those busy schedules and just enjoy life. It is also important to know what truly makes you happy and what truly matters. Try asking yourself the questions you have been afraid to ask and discover yourself.