To ask what you do for "me" time?

[worldshottestmom]

Posted for traffic, and because I didn't really know where else to post this.

I didn't get time to myself for a very long number of years since having DC1, and for the last almost 6 years cared for my kids alone (Ex ever helped, didn't get a minute off from the kids). However, I'm now in a position where I'm finding myself with a lot more free time, yet, I don't know what to do with it.

I do the normal cleaning and errands, etc., but want to do something for myself or get some new hobbies or something. I'm highly uninspired after freshly coming out of SAHM life, and thus I am asking everybody, what do you do for yourself during your free time / 'me' time?

I was thinking about going back to the gym, getting my nails/hair done, but want to try something new! Any ideas?

I gym regularly and I have a lovely hot bath on a Sunday evening with a glass of wine. Lots of home pampering

Would love to play the violin, its so eloquent a peaceful sounding. Just something about it i really love

These all sound right up my street! I was looking yesterday at getting a sewing machine to make clothes; im very much a 'fashionista' so I think i might go for it!

The DIY type classes sound great too, im gonna Google anything like that near me now. Would love to get into soap or perfume making or something, it sounds hands on and fun.

As a very short person, horse-riding terrifies me. I rode my friend's horse when I was 8 and it just started running around like mad while the instructor tried to stop it and it was honestly both hilarious and traumatising lmao. I do love horses though, I wouldn't mind caring for them, but maybe not riding them.

I cant believe you do aerial silks as well, check you out! You sound so confident doing all these things, and i can only admire from a distance. Do you do all of these things alone? My friend wanted to try pole dance fitness classes but I just dont know if I can get over people calling me a stripper if they found out lol. I think I would enjoy doing it though as calisthenics used to be my forte!

I have a bath with a book and a glass of wine.
If I had more than an hour a week (and some money)I would make book nooks, do reformer pilates, go to a sauna and wild swim place near me, go horse riding, go for a walk and to the cafe in the park for cake, take up yoga, read more, go clothes shopping, join a gym.

If you’re thinking about joining a gym, rather than a standard commercial gym where you walk in and work out by yourself, consider a small group training gym like a CrossFit box or something similar, often called a strength and conditioning gym. It’s a totally different experience to a commercial gym - you have a coach there with you every session to help you along, the classes are big enough that you don’t stand out or feel like the spotlight is on you but small enough that you get the social element, and you’ll eliminate the need to plan what you’ll do in each session. It’s honestly the best thing that ever happened to me, I’m in awe of what my body can do post partum in terms of strength, mobility and technical movements and I’ve got such a brilliant friendship group. I know you’ve said you have a bad knee but everything can be scaled and adapted.

Even if this isn’t for you, dedicating time to your physical health and fitness is one of the greatest gifts you can give you and your children. Find a form of exercise you enjoy and stick to it, you’ll be healthier, reduce risks of serious illness and injury, be more strong and mobile as you age, and set a brilliant example for your children too. Plus the mental health benefits are huge.

I bought a bike yesterday! I used to love riding about on my old one before I sold it. Your bike sounds amazing! Do you mean it shows you like a POV perspective of someone biking in those places? I would love to do that!

Aw damn, im sorry youre there, I know how it is. Hope youre managing okay and things get easier for you. Im definitely getting an adult colouring book when I next go shopping, I have some nice pens already that im keen to use. Honestly think chocolate and a book in the bath sounds like heaven. And thanks for the recommendation! Will check her out. Really wasnt sure which genre to go for, but i will start with her books, you've sold me lol

This sounds fantastic! Never considered glass art or making jewelry by hand, but its very much my thing and I think id really like it. Background tv show on whilst doing a hobby sounds so wonderful. Thank you!

My sleep has been horrific lately and 9 hours sounds like heaven. I love this suggestion, thank you

I Google literally every day to see if a womens only gym has opened near me 😭 if there were one i would just go. I was harassed a few times at my old gym years back which is why I stopped going. Good on you for getting out there and doing it though, I crave a wholesome community in something, just never imagined itd be the gym lol. Maybe one day

Hahahaha stop it!! Glad im not the only one with a feral pet 😭 my dog genuinely deserves an ASBO 🤣

I knit and crochet and drink tea in my messy garden in the morning. I am also doing an open university course to challenge my brain again after all the years away from education and full time employment.

I like writing.

Gym
paddleboard
run
climb mountains

Another vote here for reading. It did take me an age though to be convinced to change from books to a kindle but what a game changer. I have kindle unlimited so get so many books for free
I also have a lot more time to spend with my horse, long hikes with the dog and a good old pamper evening once or twice a week is lovely.

I game, I read, I enjoy working out, which is wild considering how fat and sedentary I was this time last year!

I'm also considering picking up the bass guitar - I learned guitar in school and would like a more "proper" hobby, but I don't want to do guitar again. I think bass guitar would be easier.

Wow, that sounds beautiful really. An admirable hobby at that. As somebody who enjoys showers at boiling temperatures, I'm not sure I'm cut out for it lol. But it interests me that doing that gives you head space.

Go for a run. Stamp about with the dogs. Or like others, a lovely long bath and a glass of something fizzy.

I do blacksmithing - a variety of projects including iron work for historical reenactments as well as knives and swords for personal use.

This is interesting. In what regard would you use knives and swords for personal use? Lol.

I go to the gym (love spending a couple of hours running/spinning/lifting weights) or putting my music on and taking myself off for a walk.

I'll also go shopping, meet friends for coffee or drinks and see family.

I love reading but only ever pick up my kindle at 11pm when I get into bed!

Knives are usually for just opening boxes and the like but the swords are my emotional support steel. Helps a lot to have something sharp and pointy to hold when working from home on a management meeting or staff call. I've also been known to sit and make chain mail during these meetings

Well good on you for doing something about it! I hope i can, as well.

Learning bass would be a great hobby. I actually learned bass for 3 years in high school, but gave up in college lol. It was fun though.

I swim every day and don’t hurry back.

I read , do crosswords, paint by numbers at home. Out of the house gym and yoga.