MIML™ has always been one who appreciates his own space. I have not been used to the concept and it has taken me some time to figure out what it is all about.
I know it is not rejection, but more a time when he needs to be by himself to collect his thoughts and chill.
My space time tends to lead me to just being lazy. I faff online, or lie in bed, or watch the cooking channel. Yes, I zone out, but I don’t use the time to my advantage.
One of my tasks I set for myself on my 101 in 1001 days (too tired tonight to link it in, but it is up there somewhere for you to click!) is to find 5 indulgences that aren’t food related. I think this ties in with space. I need to find things that refresh me. That reinvigorate and re-energise me. That help me be a better person for me. Perhaps I do need to be selfish at times and say no.
So tomorrow (er today now!) when MIML™ has his space I will be cleaning and decluttering upstairs and down. And I will be involving the kids! I think maintaining an ordered house will help me maintain an ordered mind.
And if anyone can think up any indulgences for me, I would be grateful!
July 25th, 2010 at 9:20 am
My indulgences include:
Reading a magazine cover to cover.
Watching a movie *I* want to watch whilst cross-stitching / crocheting etc (usually a rainy day thing).
Pfaffing about with a camera taking photos of the kids, garden, birds etc.
Gardening.
Going for a walk.
Going for a swim (in summer obviously).
But I think the me-time thing goes with being a bit of an introvert by nature and needing the down time to keep my head together. Extroverts probably have more trouble with this stuff and relax more with people around.
July 25th, 2010 at 10:11 am
how about girlie things like massages, manicure, pedicure…?
i’m in the process of de-cluttering too! i’ve done the bedroom and lounge/desk area… shame I can’t de-clutter all the computer crap lying around the house! lol