--- title: "3 Tips to Make Time for Myself ..." description: "As a Part of Running Errands ...; After My Child Goes to Bed ...; Set an Appointment with Yourself...; More ..." url: "https://allwomenstalk.com/how-to-make-time-for-yourself/" category: "health" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # 3 Tips to Make Time for Myself ... It is hard for me to believe the number of times I hear my friends say they lock themselves in the bathroom for ten to twenty minutes just to have a little [alone time](https://allwomenstalk.com/reasons-why-alone-time-is-important/). I’m sorry but bonding with the toilet is not quality alone time. I agree that [having time to yourself](https://allwomenstalk.com/things-you-should-do-solo/) is important for any women. [Making that time can be difficult](https://allwomenstalk.com/top-10-time-management-tips-for-every-day/) especially when you are balancing family life, commitments, work, and everything else under the big blue sky. The question isn’t what you would do with a little extra time, but how to find the extra time. ** ** ** ** ** ** ## 1. As a Part of Running Errands ... ![As a Part of Running Errands ...](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/11/coffee-300x225_300x225.jpg) When I leave the house to go to the grocery store or run other errands I make a stop at a local coffee shop. I take the time to go inside and get my coffee and spend time reading a magazine. It’s a break that may only last 15 minutes before I have to head on with my real task, but if nothing more it is a break. ** ** ** ** ** ** ## 2. After My Child Goes to Bed ... ![After My Child Goes to Bed ...](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/11/bath-300x199_300x199.jpg) Time alone doesn’t have to mean some great adventure outside the house. When I need a moment I plan a [relaxing activity](https://allwomenstalk.com/the-top-5-things-for-a-stress-free-life/) to enjoy after my child goes to bed. Often times I take a [long hot bath](https://allwomenstalk.com/how-to-get-rid-of-stress-with-a-home-bath-spa/) or pamper myself with a [pedicure](https://allwomenstalk.com/how-to-give-yourself-a-pedicure/). ** ** ** ** ** ** ## 3. Set an Appointment with Yourself... ![Set an Appointment with Yourself...](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/11/calendar-300x227_300x227.jpg) When I set my weekly calendar, I always make a date for just for me. This is time I use as a please. Sometimes I go out for lunch with a friend. Other times I take a few hours to browse the book store. I have a few friends that meet every Sunday to knit. The good thing is, because I planned ahead I know I'm not neglecting my family or other things that need to get done. I always feel better** **after I've had my personal time. It is like my battery has been recharged. I believe taking that time off always helps me to focus more clearly on my family, friends, work, and school. photo by [**alexey05**](https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexey05/) ## Related Posts - [8 Most Common Passion-Killers and How to Stop Them...](https://allwomenstalk.com/8-most-common-passion-killers-and-how-to-stop-them/) - [the best way to cheer yourself up](https://allwomenstalk.com/10-ways-to-cheer-yourself-up/) - [what to do when you are frustrated](https://allwomenstalk.com/8-things-i-do-when-i-feel-frustrated/) - [ways to scare people](https://allwomenstalk.com/ways-to-scare-yourself/) - [how to get over monday blues](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-ways-to-beat-the-monday-blues/) - [how to refresh after work](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-ways-to-refresh-yourself-at-work/) - [7 toxic things that drain your energy](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-things-that-drain-your-energy/) - [how to break routine](https://allwomenstalk.com/10-ways-to-break-out-of-a-routine/) - [things that stimulate the brain](https://allwomenstalk.com/8-things-you-can-do-to-stimulate-your-brain/) - [how to survive monday](https://allwomenstalk.com/7-ways-to-survive-a-monday/) - [Taking a Little Time to TreatYourself ...](https://allwomenstalk.com/taking-a-little-time-to-treatyourself/) - [8 Things to do to Put Yourself First ...](https://health.allwomenstalk.com/things-to-do-to-put-yourself-first/) ## Site Information - [Main page](https://allwomenstalk.com) - [Contact us](https://allwomenstalk.com/contact.html) - [HTML article](https://allwomenstalk.com/how-to-make-time-for-yourself/)