Six Reasons Why You Need Me Time This School Holidays

The sun is setting on another hectic school year. Your desk is a mess, your brain is fried, and your heart is full. The moment the term ends is the second your mind starts ticking on what you could do for the next school year. As much as you want to dive into planning for 2017-2018, you know that you need to just take five and have some me time. But after such a long school year where would you even start? 

While you were all systems-a-go, you may have counted things like brushing your teeth, cleaning the toilet, and feeding the cat as cherished me time. Well, move over Whiskers, because mama is going to have some real me time now. Here are six ways you can catch your breath this summer and connect with your inner self. 

1) Look at the clouds 

When was the last time you dropped everything and inhaled through your eyes the beauty this precious earth has on offer? With the weather heating up, spend some time outdoors with your face to the sky. Unlock that creative mind and let your thoughts naturally drift in tune with the clouds soft movements. 

2) Read a real life tangible book 

Do they even make these anymore? As enjoyable as reading on your phone seems to be, technology is extremely addicting. Getting back to the literature basics will not only prove to relax you more than being on a device, but it will also inspire you to read for longer while taking deeper breaths. 

3) Connect with your own inner child 

You spend the majority of your time minding young souls and all the fun that comes with being a child, but when did you last have a word with your own inner child? Ask your mini-me what they want to do this break. Do some baking that is more pre-school chaos than fine dining? Write poetry that is about everything and anything fictional? Make a fort that will protect you and your loved ones from a zombie apocalypse? 

4) Host a themed party 

Throw off that teacher hat for one full night with a fun themed party with your friends. Bring on the tequila and laughs! You could go with anything from beach theme to dress as the letter M! 

5) Spend time in nature 

It has been proven that we cannot feel anxious while spending time in nature. How amazing is that?! Shrug off all that negative energy that has collected over the past year with a stroll through nature. 

6) Create school free memories 

As fun as our jobs can be, it is vital that we have a well-rounded life. Creating memories outside of our familiar four walls at school is an essential part of allowing ourselves to be multi-level beings. Say yes to doing things that make your heart yearn these school holidays. Create a chill spot outdoors for me time? Check! Go out to the movies to watch something not made for kids? Check! Be called by your first name for several weeks on end? Check! 

Enjoy!