JAKARTA - It is undeniable that life after marriage is different from being single or just dating. You will be more busy with household life, work, and children's affairs.

Even though it's getting busier, don't forget to take some time out. According to psychologist Sherrie Bourg Carter, me time has several benefits such as clearing the mind, reducing stress, letting the brain rest, revitalizing the body, and increasing. For that, always take time to spend time on the sidelines of a busy life.

The benefits are also many for yourself and will certainly affect your family. When you are happy, then when you are at home you can spread a positive aura to all family members. For those who are married, here are some fun me time ideas to put into practice!

Get together with friends

After marriage, many women feel that they don't have enough time to have fun with friends. It could also be because we are both busy so it's hard to find time. Hence, the most exciting idea for me time is to hang out with the closest friends. You can gather at a friend's house, hang out at a cafe, try a new restaurant, or just hang out at the mall.

Doing things you like

Try asking yourself, what makes you feel good and what activities can get rid of boredom? For example, a K-drama marathon, reading books for hours in a quiet place, exercising, taking care of your body, taking a walk in the evening in the park, having a full body massage, doing a gym, and so on. Whatever you like can be my idea!

Relax at home without homework

There are times when you want me time but are also mager to travel. Well, me time can also be done from home, which is relaxing all day without thinking about home matters, including piling up laundry, dirty dishes, cooking, and cleaning.

When it's me time, ignore all household chores and focus on enjoying free time. You are free to wake up at noon, order food from outside, and relax all day long.

Vacation with friends

Do you often make vacation schedules with your family? Every now and then you can also vacation with friends. At this moment you can use it to return to being yourself and have fun in your own way, without the frills of a wife or a mother.


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