Comments on: Journey to Joy Blog Tour with Life Coach Aurelia Williams is here!

By: Nikki

Nikki — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:22:10 +0000

You are so right Aurelia. If we don’t take time to fill our own cup, we don’t have anything to offer anyone else.

By: Aurelia Williams

Aurelia Williams — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:44:32 +0000

April – thanks for your comment. Have you asked around the community to see if there is a babysitting co-op? I know that a lot of parents in communities have them and they swap out babysitting time. It can be hard in a new environment to get used to things so hopefully the friends that you are making there will grow and grow. In the meantime… can you try to steal a few minutes for yourself during nap time or perhaps waking up before you little one and do something nice for yourself while the house is still quiet. Good luck!

By: Aurelia Williams

Aurelia Williams — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:41:40 +0000

Belinda – that is great and your post rings very true. Your “premium” sounds delightful. Thanks for reading and commenting

By: Aurelia Williams

Aurelia Williams — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:02:34 +0000

Hey there Ofelia – “Me time” is what you make of it. I think it is great that you carve out that time for yourself to focus on what you want to focus on. Sounds like a great schedule to me

Thanks for commenting

By: Belinda

Belinda — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:12:41 +0000

I think the superwoman trap caused many ladies to think it is a requirement to ignore themselves in the quest to be all and do all for everybody else. This can not only lead to physical illness but also emotional illness…thus why I believe you can’t effectively take care of anyone else until you first be sure you are loving you…this mean “Me Time” everyday…if no more than 15 minutes to do some deep breathing, meditation or just take a walk to clear the mind.
Once a week I do what I call the “premium”…this requires about an hour and a half to two hours. The premium consist of a good soak (love that lavender essential oil) with some relaxing music (I made a couple good CD finds at the Dollar Tree) soy candles to set the mood and end it with a self-heating foot mitt treatment (the mitt uses tap water and last 30 minutes). I can’t tell you how good it feels…it reminds me of a saying of my mother…you feel like new money.
Loving others really is better when you show love for yourself.

By: Aurelia Williams

Aurelia Williams — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:18:44 +0000

Lisa – that is awesome! I always refer to our bodies as cars and our “me time” is our gas Sounds like you’ve got a full tank.

Thanks for commenting

By: Aurelia Williams

Aurelia Williams — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:17:50 +0000

LaShaunda thanks for reading the post and commenting.

Carving out some time for youself is very important. If you find it hard to get a full day to yourself dont sneeze at stealing a few minutes for yourself when you can while your little one naps or goes down for the . Pop in a nice CD during his naptime and just close your eyes and relax. What about a bubble bath while reading your favorite book?

By: April LaManque

April LaManque — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:02:25 +0000

I certainly need more me time…I have a three yr old daughter, have moved from one state to another, and have had no family or friends in either state…at least now, I am beginning to develop a few. However, with adrenal fatigue, it’s hard enough to keep up with what needs to be done, let alone taking the time for me….Would love to have more time for yoga, to read, and baths….and prayer! I keep praying for more me time – lol!

By: OFELIA FRECHETTE

OFELIA FRECHETTE — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:53:35 +0000

I TAKE ME TIME OUT ON A WEEKLY BASIS. SOME OF YOU MAY NOT THINK THAT THIS IS CONSIDERED ME TIME BUT FOR ME IT IS VERY PACIFYING. ON MONDAYS I GET A HOTEL ROOM TO DO MY HOMEWORK AND STUDY FOR EXAMS. ON WEDNESDAYS OR SUNDAYS I GO TO BINGO. I GET MY NAILS AND FEET DONE ABOUT EVERY 3 WEEKS. I SPEND A DAY WITH MY HUSBAND AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. AND ON THE SABBATH I REST LIKE I NEVER HAVE BEFORE!!!

By: Lisa Washington

Lisa Washington — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:17:25 +0000

Love this blog. I have ME Time for 2 hours, meditation, yoga, tea time and a good book, maybe a little shopping and some lunch with friends. So important that is why I love giving to my family once they get home, mama has been taking care of.