To book a days holiday for myself..

[Bossbaby12]

Pretty much that! I just need a day. Just one day where I don't need to speak if to anyone if I choose not to and I can't do whatever I want. I feel horrendously guilty though because I have DP and DD and I feel bad to use a holiday day that we could have used together as a family for something all to myself. Would it be so terrible?

DP is fully onboard with it but I can't help but feel guilty

*can do whatever I want.

We all need a day to ourselves sometime. Just chill out, get things done you want to do. Go for it, have some You Time and recharge!

Absolutely not terrible. Book away without any hint of guilt.

You need time to yourself to feel refreshed. I think that you being happy and relaxed DOES benefit your family. It's a myth that everyone spends lots of joyous family time together. I think time apart or doing things that you want to do (or just doing nothing) is very healthy.

Do it! It's great. My husband and I do do this occasionally for a recharge or to pursue hobbies. Part of being a good parent is looking after yourself - don't feel guilty. Ever heard the saying 'You can't pour from an empty cup'?

I do this regularly as does my H

I do this occasionally, and so did an old boss of mine (she used to prime us all so that if her dh called she was 'unavailable'!). i don't go that far (dh never calls me anyway...) but an occasional day to yourself is SANITY SAVING not SELFISH!

Definitely not unreasonable!

Do it! No need to feel guilty, honestly.

Thank you all for your replies! I'm glad they are all in favour, it's making me feel less guilty. I think I'll do it

You should do it. I did this recently as I would always only book days off when the kids were off school so that we could do things together. And I just felt so sort of run down, I really needed a little break.

It was heaven. I didn't do anything spectacular, but to just have the option of doing whatever I wanted was sheer bliss.

Everyone needs me time. Enjoy your day off.

Yes - it's my birthday this week and I am having a lovely day off to myself - kids in childcare/school, can't wait!

Of course.

Take a day. Do your stuff. You will be refreshed.

Have a lovely birthday lily!

I'm definitely going to do it. I've picked the date, now just to book it off and feel excited all the way to it!

Just book it! I had one before Christmas, it was lovely!

I book a night away once a year in a hotel about 20 minutes from home. I relax, watch a load of movies, order room service and go to bed early.

I normally book it through supermarket points so it does not cost the earth. I honestly feel so much better after it.

I do this every few months and it's great, I highly recommend it!

Do it! I book a day of AL every 6 weeks-2 months to keep me sane. It works wonders.

Do it! Especially since DP is encouraging you to!

It’s good to have time to yourself to recharge your batteries

I'm glad to hear you're doing it. I would go insane if I never had a day to myself!