https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 03 May 2026 04:25:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602545 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 12:39:02 +0000 KayKay 2602545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I find I definitely go through periods where I can get away with less self-care, but I always need *something*....and in those burn-out periods, I will do multiple of these in one day!</p> <p> - use the free childcare at the gym for the full 2 hours, whether or not I'm actually working out for 2 hours<br /> - listen to non-parenting podcasts (usually during working out)<br /> - use afternoon nap/rest time to have a cup of tea &amp; read a book<br /> - give myself grace for those days when we watch too much sesame street, order takeout, and don't leave the house all day :)</p> <p>I used to feel bad/guilty about not being *productive* and/or super-mom during the day while DH is at work. But then I thought about how during his work-day/the time I'm home solo with the kids:<br /> - he has down-time during his commute (not ideal, but he loves music so has 30ish minutes of interrupted loud music time or podcast time at the beginning and end of the day)<br /> - 1-2x a month he has a rep lunch where yes it's technically "work" but let's be honest, it's good food, for free, with adult conversation<br /> - any downtime he has during the day between meetings/patients, dead spots in his schedule, etc where he can veg quietly in peace, talk to other adults without interruption, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602538 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 12:33:56 +0000 LulaBee 2602538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Exercise (on my lunch break at work)<br /> Read before bed (usually not for long, I'm so tired!)<br /> Pedicure<br /> Girls night (tonight! first one in months)<br /> Face mask (once a week)</p> <p>Things I've done in the past and should start back up but it's so hard with 2 kids:<br /> Yoga<br /> Meditation<br /> Baths<br /> Massage<br /> Sewing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602506 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 12:02:47 +0000 sandy 2602506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Little things:</p> <p>Treating myself to what I love to eat whether it's keeping a bar of my favorite chocolate in the house, buying my favorite cheese and making myself a cheese plate with yummy fruit, etc. </p> <p>When my DH does bedtime with LO, I lay in bed and just zone out or look up stuff on my phone or shop online. I just enjoy some quiet time to myself at the end of the day </p> <p>Taking a bath </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602499 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 11:51:27 +0000 bushelandapeck 2602499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Reading, exercise, mini face masks, wine, SVU, making time for girls nights. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602498 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 11:48:38 +0000 Anya 2602498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: I get tons of audiobooks from the library. I listen to them on cd in my car but a lot of libraries even have digital lending too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602497 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 11:46:39 +0000 MrsBrewer 2602497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: I have like 8 million different projects I'm working on because I get bored easily!! hahah so I bet if I would commit to just 1-2 I would be able to see a ton of progress. it's more of a just distracting thing for me to do so i can relax :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602493 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 11:32:57 +0000 winter_wonder 2602493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babypugs: I'm going to have an hour commute each way. I definitely need to stick up on audio books. Do you ever use audible? Or just regular audio books? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602490 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 11:31:06 +0000 winter_wonder 2602490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Reading! This is the only thing I manage to do consistently.</p> <p>@MrsBrewer: that's awesome! I'm terrible at this and just sew in phases or giant chunks of time. I bet you get a lot done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602475 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 11:16:37 +0000 GoGoSnoGirl 2602475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I totally need to do more me stuff. :bummed: Currently it feels like all I get in is using the bathroom &amp; sips of lukewarm coffee here &amp; there. Definitely not enough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602453 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 10:53:38 +0000 MaryM 2602453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I don't feel like "doing" much, getting and arranging fresh flowers brightens my mood </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602430 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 10:28:44 +0000 Cole 2602430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These are all so great! I'm going to sit down at nap time and make my list, I'll be sure to share after that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602419 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 10:23:07 +0000 snowjewelz 2602419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a weird "me time" thing too. If everyone would just leave me alone for a like an hour to clean, pick up, laundry, etc, I feel amazing after sitting in my clean home! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602357 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:32:55 +0000 babypugs 2602357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds awful, but my commute is my favorite "me time", so I make sure to have an amazing audio book to listen to. Also, yummy treats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602354 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:30:59 +0000 Bao 2602354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Reading! Almost always. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602345 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:27:03 +0000 looch 2602345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do a lot for myself, I learned the hard way that when I don't take care of myself, I can not take care of anyone else. A lot of it is similar to what @yoursilverlining wrote.</p> <p>I like to take care of myself, I don't allow myself to fall into the trap of focusing on my son and letting myself go. I get my haircut on a regular basis (make the next appointment while still in the salon), I get pedicures in the summer (doing them myself or going bare in the off seasons), I actively meal plan to make sure I have something to eat for all meals, I work out and make sure I have appropriate clothing for that. I get great pleasure in finding a good deal or a way to get the same results as an expensive service for less or DIYing.</p> <p>I also go to the doctor and dentist. I know this sounds weird, but I take this time seriously and often take a day to do all of it at once, if possible.</p> <p>I also love magazines, so I found a way to get a bunch using credit card points...I read them on my commute. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602337 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:17:21 +0000 yoursilverlining 2602337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a HUGE proponent of self-care and practicing self-care is something I work hard at. My biggest “breakthrough” for self-care is actually something I learned to practice at work, through a particular coaching method our company uses that focuses on reducing interference. It sounds silly, but focusing on reducing the “interference” in my life has helped tremendously both personally and professionally. Focus your attention to what you are doing (i.e., stop multi-tasking so much or trying to focus on or do 5 different things at the same time), limit your disruptions and limit your allowance of disruptions. This method also helps me to combat anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed when I have 9738276346 things to do each day.</p> <p>Small things that I try to do several times a week include:</p> <p>Doing a facial mask or taking 10-15 minutes of my own time to do something nice for my skin</p> <p>Reading (even if I only aim for 1 chapter)</p> <p>Taking an extra shower (more for the steam and time alone)</p> <p>Hot cup of GOOD coffee or tea</p> <p>Doing something with my hands (sewing, making something creative/craft, coloring)</p> <p>Going to a thrift shop to scour for hidden gems</p> <p>Nice/special treat</p> <p>Just going for a quick drive by myself, turn up the volume and sing a couple of my favorite songs</p> <p>DIY pedicure (or go to a salon if you have time)</p> <p>WINE</p> <p>Trashy TV(often paired with wine!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602334 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:16:37 +0000 Anya 2602334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Reading or a crossword, a good pastry, face mask, manicure (diy), yoga. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602322 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:00:32 +0000 MrsBrewer 2602322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sew every night! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602321 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:00:08 +0000 rachiecakes 2602321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>zoning out on bad TV or online shopping with a glass of wine</p> <p>my son goes to bed the same time that I do, so in the rare moment when he falls asleep early, I'll grab a bit of me time :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602319 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:58:47 +0000 arosebyany 2602319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Taking a bath with a glass of wine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602314 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:52:09 +0000 raspberries 2602314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Reading a (grownup!) book, coloring, taking a bath, lighting a good smelling candle after LO is in bed, having a piece of chocolate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-little-things-do-you-do-for-me-time#post-2602308 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:47:25 +0000 Cole 2602308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I saw a speaker who talked a lot about self care and one suggestion was making a list or collage of things you love to do/fun things for you. She included stuff like like going for a walk, having a mini dance party in her kitchen and making and drinking a hot cup of tea. The idea is that you make sure to do one of these activities every day. It's a way to ensure your tiny pockets of time aren't all filled with endless scrolling and that at the end of the day you don't feel like you got lost in the shuffle of caring for everyone else. </p> <p>So, what makes your list? It doesn't have to be stuff you actually do on a daily basis, just stuff you could do from time to time without any major hassle. </p>