Me Time – Your Time for Yourself
Me Time is more than just a trendy buzzword. It means consciously taking time for yourself, slowing down, switching off, and giving your own needs the space they deserve. In a world where demands are constantly increasing and multitasking is the norm, it’s more important than ever to actively care for your own well-being.
Younger generations – particularly Millennials – are increasingly demanding self-fulfillment and clear communication not only in their professional lives but also a harmonious balance between work and leisure. The idea of Me Time is therefore gaining more attention.
Yet, despite growing awareness, putting it into practice often falls short: According to a YouGov survey, 40 percent of Germans have less than 45 minutes a day just for themselves. The biggest time thieves? Housework, the internet, and social media.
Why You Should Treat Yourself to Me Time
Me Time isn’t just about relaxation – it’s a vital resource for your mental health. A study by the Swiss health insurance provider Atupri shows: For 72 percent of respondents, mental stability is a core part of their overall health.
When you regularly spend time with yourself, you strengthen your inner balance, recharge your energy, and gain clarity. You approach tasks with more focus, become more creative, and develop greater resilience in daily life.
How to Create Your Personal Me Time
What your Me Time looks like is entirely up to you. The only rule is: it should do you good. Here are a few inspirations:
Exercise & Movement: Whether jogging, yoga, or forest bathing – being active in fresh air supports both your physical and mental health.
Culture & Creativity: A good book, music, an instrument, or creative writing – culture helps you escape the daily grind and enter your own world.
Mindfulness & Relaxation: Meditation, breathing exercises, or simply doing nothing mindfully help reduce stress and reconnect with yourself.
Sleep & Nutrition: Sufficient sleep and nutrient-rich, sustainable food can also be part of your Me Time – strengthening you from within.
Me Time in Times of Crisis
Especially during stressful times – like the COVID-19 pandemic – it became clear how crucial inner stability is. Mental health issues increased dramatically. That’s why: Don’t view your personal time-out as a luxury, but as a necessity.
Plan Your Me Time
- Actively schedule it in your calendar.
- Leave your phone aside – this time is just for you.
- Don’t put pressure on yourself – Me Time should feel light and joyful.
- Combine activities that make you feel good: fresh air, peace, culture, movement.
What Are You Actually Doing with Your Time?
An interesting question – and one many people can’t really answer. As much as we complain about “having no time,” we rarely know what we’re actually spending it on.
That’s where a clever tool comes in: the TimeSpin Cube.
Many users report that the TimeSpin Cube helps them develop a better sense of their daily routine. Without a computer or phone, it tracks your activities – just turn the cube to the relevant side depending on what you’re doing. The data is saved and can later be visually evaluated.
It’s a particularly valuable helper for your Me Time: it shows you where your time is slipping away – and where you can carve out more time for yourself. The result is a noticeable improvement in your well-being. And it’s a wonderful feeling to know what you actually did with your time.
Because in the end, it’s not about how much time you had – but what you made of it.