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Time for yourself

Do you find that you have little time left for yourself? Perhaps you are looking after others, working, running the household and constantly putting your own rest on hold. You might think that you’ll have time later. But if that ‘later’ never comes, you will slowly become exhausted. Making time for yourself is not selfish. It is necessary to stay healthy and to be able to continue looking after others. It is precisely when you have a lot of responsibility that you need moments when you do not have to worry, organise or react.

Making time for yourself
What do you notice?

Not having enough time for yourself can have a significant impact on your energy levels and mood.

You may, for example, notice that:

  • when you wake up;
  • you do very little that makes you happy;
  • you get irritated easily;
  • you are unable to rest;
  • you postpone your own appointments;
  • you have trouble sleeping;
  • you feel guilty when you do something for yourself;
  • you have few social contacts;
  • you feel as though you’re the only one giving.

Sometimes you don’t even know exactly what you need anymore. That can happen if you’ve been focusing mainly on others for a long time.

What might be the reason for this?

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  • Asking for help without straining the relationship

    Would you like to ask your partner, family or friends for help, but are you worried that this might put a strain on the relationship? Perhaps that is why you ask for less help than you actually need. Or you only ask for help when you really can’t cope any longer. This can cause tension, because the other person then suddenly has to take on a lot more. Asking for help within a relationship or family is a sensitive matter. You don’t want to ask too much of the other person. At the same time, you sometimes need support. By discussing the need for help clearly and in good time, the relationship often remains better balanced.

  • Balancing informal care with work or family life

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Time for yourself often gets squeezed out by care responsibilities, work, family and practical obligations. When everything feels important, your own recovery quickly ends up at the bottom of the list.

Feelings of guilt also play a part. Perhaps you feel you ought to be available. Or you think that others need you and that you mustn’t rest for that reason.

It can also be difficult to ask for help. Without help, there is little time left for yourself.

What can you do yourself?

It helps to consciously set aside time for yourself. Not as something extra, but as part of your week.

For example, you could:

  • Take a short moment for yourself every day;
  • to do something that has nothing to do with healthcare or work;
  • schedule regular breaks in your diary;
  • ask for help so that you can step away for a moment;
  • put your phone away for a while;
  • walking or exercising at your own pace;
  • meet up with someone who energises you;
  • give yourself permission not to be available.

Start small. Even 10 minutes without a task can make a difference if you do this regularly.

When is it advisable to seek help?

It is wise to seek help if you consistently have no time for yourself and find that you are becoming exhausted. Support can also help if feelings of guilt are preventing you from taking a break.

Please get in touch if you are having trouble sleeping, feeling down or finding it difficult to function properly.

How Rondom can help

Together, we’ll look at where your time and energy are going. In doing so, we’ll focus on care responsibilities, work, family, recovery and boundaries.

A occupational therapist can help to distribute tasks more effectively and create space for recovery. A lifestyle coach can help with rhythm, sleep and healthy habits. If you’re feeling guilty, stressed or finding it hard to let go, it can psychological support should be appropriate.

We are looking for practical ways to help you reclaim some space for yourself.

Are you caring for a loved one and trying to balance this with work, family or other commitments? Perhaps you do it out of love and as a matter of course, but you’re finding that your days are becoming increasingly full. You work, organise appointments, help out at home, keep in touch with care providers and try to make time for your family as well. That can take a lot out of you. Balancing informal care with work or family life often involves finding the right balance. You want to be there for the other person, but you also have your own life, health and responsibilities. If that balance comes under pressure, informal care can become a heavy burden. It is important to assess early on what you need to keep going.

  • Being unable to do as much for one’s partner or children

    Do you find it difficult that you are unable to do as much for your partner or children? Perhaps you find it harder to manage practical tasks, have less energy to give them your full attention, or find yourself having to say ‘no’ more often. That can be painful, especially if looking after others is a key part of who you are. Being able to do less does not mean you are any less important. Yet it can certainly feel that way. You may feel guilty, sad or insecure. It helps to consider what you can still do and how you can remain involved in different ways.

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