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9 Ideas For “Me Time”

Living in a modern city has its own pros and cons. It enables all of us to enjoy the world-class facilities that come with a well-developed infrastructure. On the flip side, city life poses a lot of pressure and stress on us. Increasing pollution, traffic, work pressure, sales targets…and what not? It’s easy to get bewildered by the constant pressure. With all of us connected round the clock with social media, emails and instant messaging our minds hardly get any time to rest. How to de-stress and maintain sanity? That is a million dollar question! Me Time is one of the best ways to de-stress.

What is “Me time”?

“Me time” is your personal time. It is putting yourself first and choosing to do what you love. Many people struggle to make time for themselves due to various commitments. As per various studies, going for a long period without time for yourself may lead to burnout. “Me time” can make you a better person, and improve your efficiency.

Here are 5 reasons why you should take time out for yourself

  1. It allows you to clear your mind
  2. It increases productivity and creativity
  3. It allows you to plan your life & gain a new perspective
  4. Avoids burn-outs
  5. Self-care is a way forward

What are the different ways in which you can use your “Me Time”?

There are many ways in which you can utilize time for yourself. I live in a city inhabited by 3.5 million people. Let me show you how the inhabitants of this city make time for themselves. I have managed to capture a few pictures that show 9 me time ideas from Jaipur.

1. Get away from the city

For some, being able to get away from the concrete structures to enjoy nature works best. While a lot of people prefer to take off for a few days in the Himalayas, it is not always possible for everyone to travel out. In such a case, take a break for a few hours or a day. Find some nice place amidst nature to unwind.

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Nature at the edge of the city

Read Nature walk in Jaipur,

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Enjoying nature in the Aravali hills.

Read Trekking & Exploring Wilderness n Jaipur

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Trekking in forests near Jaipur

2. Find solace in divinity

Some people enjoy reading religious scriptures or chanting the Shloka/Mantras. It has been scientifically proven that chanting has a calming effect on the mind.

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Reading & Chanting the religious scripts at Khol Ke Hanuman Ji Temple, Jaipur

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Devotees chanting at Govind Dev Ji temple, Jaipur

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3. Take a stroll in the park

Greenery and parks are known to have a positive impact on our minds. There are people who fall back on parks whenever they are upset. A round of jogging or a brisk walk is all they need to rejuvenate.

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A walk in Central Park, Jaipur
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Working out in the park. Central Park, Jaipur.

4. Listen to the music

Listening to your favorite music makes you happy and will put you in a good mood. Good mood equates energy.

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Sadhu listening to music at Galta Temples, Jaipur

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5. Put on your dancing shoes

There are so many dance forms to choose for de-stressing. While some prefer classical dance forms, others pick western dance forms. Lately, many gyms in the city have started offering aerobic and Zumba as an alternative to the usual workouts. Nightclubs also continue to be a very popular option for those who want to dance the night away.

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Dance the night away. At one the popular clubs in Jaipur

6. Meditate

Find a quiet place and close your eyes. Doing some deep breathing helps you to clear your mind & detox. The eastern cultures lay a lot of stress on meditation to de-stress. Having realized its importance doctors also advocate meditation.

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Meditating in natural surroundings near Jaipur.

Read Pranayama And Yoga In Jaipur

7. Watch the sunset or a sunrise

Let the magic of nature cast its magic on you. The sunrise and sunset are known to be a big attraction among the youngsters here in Jaipur. There are plenty of places in Jaipur to watch the sunset or a sunrise.

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Watching the sunrise in Jaipur

Read: Enjoying Solitude & Sunrise,

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Ain’t this beautiful? Best sunset point in Jaipur at Nahargarh Fort

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8. Treat the foodie in you

Food has continued to be a big draw among humans for centuries. While binge eating has always been associated with stress, there is no harm in treating yourself sometimes with something special. How about that Jalebi, Ghevar, or dark chocolate mousse that you often crave about?

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Crispy & sweet Jalebis at Samrat, Jaipur
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The universal favorite

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Jaipur Paneer and Malai Ghevar

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9. Catch up with your friends

Friends are stress busters. Share, laugh, and spend some quality time with friends. A regular dose will ensure your mental well-being.

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It’s good to find “me time” even during work hours especially when your job is a high-pressure one. Here’s a picture of police-woman enjoying the view of Badrinath Temple, taking a mini break from her duty at Amer Fort.

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Lady police find some me time during the duty hours. At Amer Fort, Jaipur

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However busy you are, you can always find time for yourself even if you have to start with just a few hours every week. Doing this can provide you with some breathing space in your life and help you unwind.

How do you make time for yourself? I would love to hear from you in the below comments.

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153 thoughts on “9 Ideas For “Me Time””

  1. Very well said, “Me time” is very very important and I have dedicated time for that. It doesn’t depend on anything such as rain, heat, work or company. When I want “me time” I take it anyway, yes people can be part of my “me time”

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    1. I like that attitude, Raj. In our culture where society and people takes a precedence me time is unheard of. It is equated with being selfish. People don’t realize that it is very important for mental health.

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      1. Thank you. Yes we have to breakout of society shakles when needed. Yes, we need to be in our own selfishness upto some extent, just to make sure of our well being. We have to understand that .. “We only have ourselves to take care”.. thats the utltimate truth. 😊🤔

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      1. Reading, meditating/chanting, solitary walks, being one with nature, walking on the grass, a relaxing spa, unwinding with my playlist, cycling, watching sunrises and sunsets.
        The list is pretty comprehensive, Arvind. 🙂

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    1. Absolutely, it really maters because it impacts our happiness quotient! Chai with Jalebi is a very popular breakfast option here in Jaipur. Where are you base, Lulu? 🙂

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      2. That’s great. Happy to know you love trekking too. Well you are lucky to be living near Sahyadris. Well, I’m sure you would have explored lots of Shivaji’s legacy- forts!

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  9. I so agree with you on every point. Me time is extremely essential to keep yourself safe, to stay positive. This reminds me I must add a few from these to my Me time activity. 🙂

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  11. The beauty of your nine pieces of advice from Jaipur is that it can be easily applied with minor modifications in any city in the world. Fortunately, I live in the country and there is no need to escape from the city. Best wishes! Peter

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  12. That cake, though!!! 🙂
    Yes, as someone who lives in a big, busy, crowded city (NYC), I agree with the need to take time, make space, and find ways to replenish: There are many parks in the City’s five boroughs, most famous of them may be Central Park, but there are many others, too, big and small, where one can find some quiet space, greenery, and calm. Coffee shops and some people watching (and introspection) are also a great way to destress, and there is always meditation. Walking meditation happens to be my favorite, but there any way one can quiet the mind is lovely, healthy, and helpful.
    Here’s to making ‘me time’ part of self-care and everybody-care … (I tell parents that if they take some time for themselves, they are investing in their children having calmer, healthier, more centered and grounded parents, and are giving their kids an example of how to self-care).
    Great post. Now, about that cake … 😉
    Na’ama

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    1. Happy to know that fast paced city like NY has so many “heavens” as a retreat for its residents. Yes, it is important that we put our mental well being as one of the most important things to do. After all, this keeps us going. It is like “periodic maintenace”. Go out and enjoy a cake, Na’ama! Don’t forget to post a picture for all of us here. 🙂

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  14. Its really a wonderful job done by you. To express your thoughts so effortlessly with the help of the pictures that you clicked. And the ideas given in here are also so nice and relating. Thank you for sharing this with us. 🙂

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      1. I can see that all these pictures are a collection over a long time and then you collaborated them like this and thats what makes this blog a unique blog…😊😊 creative at the same time 😊😊😊😊

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  16. This article found me at the right time. While I don’t think the world is ready for me in dancing shoes, I really need to add more of the others in my life right now

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    1. Ishieta, there can be hundreds of other ways to de-stress. These are the most common ones. I’m happy you liked it. What is your preferred method to de-stress?

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  19. “Me time”now there’s something that can’t be stressed on enough. It is as important as any other important task and we need to ear-mark some time for it for sure. A much needed reminder to all of us. Great post!

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