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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331 comments
Take a nap
I take a long hot shower daily.
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i posted a tweet:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/592145290779435008
i love my long hot baths
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/592345489477083136
I stay up after everyone has gone to bed, to watch my guilty pleasure shows
I take time for myself by reading with a glass of wine on my deck.
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/592481477134266368
I like to lay in bed and read.
I relax by soaking in a hot tub and listening to music
https://twitter.com/ardy22/status/592643692189589504
I like to take a long hot bath and read a cozy mystery. It’s my favorite way to unwind and take a moment to relax and rejuvenate myself.
tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/592837055518023682
I like to have a smoke and play computer games. Sometimes I’ll read and take a bath/watch a movie. Whatever strikes at the moment. Thanks for the giveaway!
I know it sounds crazy, but I love to go for a long run by the river. Love the hundreds of geese, friendly people out doing their thing, and fresh air!
After lunch, I like to make coffee and just read a good book !
My tweet https://twitter.com/AurelieRed/status/593027205116129281
I love getting pedicures in the massage chairs at the salon.
I try to spend at least 10 minutes a day in my sewing room or work on some hand sewing while watching TV with my hubby.
I like to sit in my back yard by a fire and have a few cold beers
https://twitter.com/klp1965/status/593105949830815746
I LOVE LISTENING TO A BOOK AND PLAYING CANDY CRUSH
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/593110951697616896
If I have the house to myself I like to read, but if others are here I like to watch shows and movies.
I tweeted the contest. https://twitter.com/DarkMysticNight/status/593126061531004928
I relax in the warm swimming pool and reflect on what I’m thankful for.
Thanks for the contest.
https://twitter.com/slehan/status/593196481487642624
I always try to take advantage of my drive time to and from work. Sometimes just singing along to the radio is all it takes to feel good and enjoy the little time I have alone.
I take time for myself by getting to bed a bit early each night and watching some TV
I sent a tweet: https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/593232510676389889
My me-time is reading a good book before bed.
tweeted – https://twitter.com/dmarie824/status/593242431807561729
I take a nice long bath and read before going to bed.
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/593301913635921920
I read or soak in a bath! [email protected]
only time I get is in bed (alone) pretending to sleep
I listen to an audiobook on my way home from work and it never fails to dispel any bad moods – this is my few moments of serenity.
I like to bicycle!
I like to sneak off to my room to read a book
I like to go for a long walk or run! Alone!
Tweet: https://twitter.com/coriwestphal/status/593536279003856896
I like to listen to music to relax.
When I need a moment and can take one, I love to take a hike in the woods. While I am a long distance backpacker and can spends weeks/months out there hiking day in and day out, a hour in the woods can recharge/refresh me.
i take time for myself bu watching some tv shows
i take time for myself bu watching some tv shows. -casey
I take time for myself each day by enjoying coffee in the morning and a bubble bath in the evening.
https://twitter.com/ThatTuxedoCat/status/593659343750443008
I go for a run
tweet
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/593722526439743489
I take time to read to relax me