make time for myself everyday

It’s easy to make time for myself when I live alone. I’ve learned to embrace my alone time and just relax during most of my evenings, and I enjoy the solo ritual… for the most part. I don’t think this is worth focusing on anymore for the time being. Perhaps this is a goal to revisit when my living situation changes, but for now, I think I can cay “I’ve done this.”

taking better care will fulfill this goal. I have to set aside time to workout and I have to limit going out to eat a bit. This is putting me first and it’s really important to me. I do not enjoy being overweight and I just long to be comfortable in my own skin. I’ve never been super skinny but I’m truly uncomfortable right now and that’s got to change. This may not be the way my boyfriend was thinking for me to make time for myself, but if my efforts pay off, I know he’ll be happy for me and I’ll definitely be happy with myself.

I spent most of the day by myself. Or rather, I was on my own agenda for the day. I had a bit of a lazy morning, lounging on the couch and watching tv. I finally got myself showered and ready to go out, and I proceeded to run errands and visit a friend at her work. It felt good to be out of the house and doing things on my own for the day.

I’m back at my parents’ house, ready to relax and read or watch more tv. And that’s OK, because today’s my day.

Getting to my point… I don’t think I necessarily need time to myself everyday (although my morning and nightly prayers are vital!), but a day for myself every once in awhile is kind of nice :-)

I was talking to my boyfriend last night about how I feel like I put everyone before me. I love my friends and family (and him) to death and I see their lives as being more important than my own. If they need something I’ll drop what I’m doing to help.

He told me I need to make time for myself everyday. It’s alright for me to care about others but I have to care about myself first and foremost.

I think that I’ll end up accomplishing this goal by accomplishing other goals… rereading Harry Potter, doing things for myself that make me feel good about myself, running, etc.

I’ve got to find a balance between selfishness and selflessness. I think it can be done.