Basically, I dedicate 30 minutes after I wake up in the morning and 30 minutes before I go to bed at night for mandatory me-time. On busy working days or on free weekends, I stick to this.
The suitable length of time may vary from one person to another, but the bare minimum should be 10 minutes per session.
For the first few weeks of doing this, it felt a little bit out of place for me because my anxiety wouldn’t let me fully relax and be in the moment. I kept doing it anyway because I’ve learned that healthy habits are developed by repetitively doing something positive even if some level of gentle forcing may be required.
During the first 30 minutes after I wake up, I usually make myself a cup of coffee and drink it while playing a game on my Nintendo Switch or phone. Before I go to bed, I normally scroll social media platforms (TikTok, IG) to see random but sometimes educational contents, or watch an episode of a series on Netflix or Disney Plus.
Through this habit also, I’ve become more comfortable in setting reasonable boundaries both at work and in my personal life. I still hustle and deliver my best daily, but I also remember to take a step back and breathe.
That’s the goal!
