There were just so many needs to fill, every second of every day. How could I possibly fit a little time in for myself? Well, I thought. I am planning to brush my teeth everyday…I can at least count on that. And, ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you. I have never had cleaner teeth than in that year. Every day, I would shut my bedroom door, and brush my teeth for 5 luxuriously quite minutes. I would think calm thoughts, stare out the window and relax while my teeth got shiny clean. Now, you might think this sounds ridiculous, but it helped! It honestly did. Those 5 quiet minutes helped me manage the chaos better. It gave me the little boost I needed.
Fast forward 8 years and I find my life’s responsibilities have changed somewhat since those crazy days with newborn twins. I don’t change diapers anymore. I have a house full of teenagers, my oldest will graduate from high school in a few short months and these cute twins of mine go to school during the day. It’s still busy, oh man it is so busy…and it is going by way too fast.
Could I let you in on a little secret? I still feel overwhelmed. I guess that’s just something that comes along with being a mother, wife, sister, friend, blogger, etc… It still helps to take time out for myself. The good news is, I don’t have to count “brushing my teeth for 5 minutes” as one of those time out moments anymore! Thank goodness. Some days I actually carve out 20 minutes to read a book before my kids come barreling through the door after school. It’s luxurious.
So are these cookies. If you took a little time out of your crazy schedule to munch on a fabulous Milano cookie, perhaps in a nice, quiet, sunny spot, just sitting and thinking calm thoughts, I do believe your life would be happier. Soak up a little time for yourself! You are worth it!
These Orange Chocolate Cookies are my favorite. I could eat one every day and die a happy woman, truly.
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I love to sit in the sun and read a cozy mystery, when I have time. It is fun and relaxing.
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For me it is having a supportive husband who can tell when Mom needs a break even if it is just going to the store alone or watching my favorite tv show alone.
I take time for myself by setting on my porch swing and reading a book.
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Almost every day at 2 p.m. (a half hour before my kids get out of school,) I take a power nap in the afternoon sunshine that shines through my front window. 🙂
I like to read a book to relax.
I take time for myself…spend a lot of time at the beach and also making jewelry! 🙂
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My hubby built me a wooden swing in the back yard…I love to swing out there and reflect.
making sure to take time to sit and relax outside on my deck or on my sofa and petting my cats
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To take time for myself I go for a walk outside.
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I usually take a hot shower, go for sushi and watch a movie!
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I take time for myself by going for a walk first thing in the morning and taking thirty minutes for myself before I go to sleep at night.
I curl up with a good book, popcorn and sweet tea
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I like to get out and play with my dogs.
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I try to take time out for myself doing relaxing items like going to the forest preserve or beach.
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Meditation and prayer works for me.
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I like to take time for myself by going into my room and reading for a while. It’s my favorite time out activity. Thank you!
I manage to take a little time out for myself by sitting out on the patio with a good book and nice glass of wine.
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I like to take a hot shower and sing at the top of my lungs
I like to take a little time for myself to read or watch a movie in my room