Comments on: Me Time http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/07/me-time/ Become Who You're Meant To Be Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:28:31 -0600 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Site Wrap Up – July 2009 Edition | Start Being Your Best http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/07/me-time/comment-page-1/#comment-326 Site Wrap Up – July 2009 Edition | Start Being Your Best Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:11:16 +0000 http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/?p=739#comment-326 [...] Me Time:  I’ve always said that the stuff I write about here at SBYB is very personal.  It’s usually going to be stuff that I’m struggling with myself.  I certainly don’t think I’ve got it all together.  If I come across something that I think is going to be helpful to folks that are going along the same path that I am, I’m going to share it.  This is one of those key issues that I’ve dealt with in the past.  You need to be sure you’re taking the time alone that you need.  And, if you don’t think you need alone time, you’re probably wrong. [...] [...] Me Time:  I’ve always said that the stuff I write about here at SBYB is very personal.  It’s usually going to be stuff that I’m struggling with myself.  I certainly don’t think I’ve got it all together.  If I come across something that I think is going to be helpful to folks that are going along the same path that I am, I’m going to share it.  This is one of those key issues that I’ve dealt with in the past.  You need to be sure you’re taking the time alone that you need.  And, if you don’t think you need alone time, you’re probably wrong. [...]

]]> By: Find Your Tribe | Start Being Your Best http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/07/me-time/comment-page-1/#comment-304 Find Your Tribe | Start Being Your Best Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:04:01 +0000 http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/?p=739#comment-304 [...] coin, I think.  So, since I’ve already talked about how important it is for anyone to have time to yourself, I’m going to now talk about how important it is not to take that too [...] [...] coin, I think.  So, since I’ve already talked about how important it is for anyone to have time to yourself, I’m going to now talk about how important it is not to take that too [...]

]]> By: Jason D Barr http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/07/me-time/comment-page-1/#comment-296 Jason D Barr Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:02:22 +0000 http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/?p=739#comment-296 You know, I don't really think that extroverts need more alone time than do introverts, I just think that they're probably more prone to ignore that need. Extroverted folks need to pay more attention to it, and be more intentional about it. You know, I don't really think that extroverts need more alone time than do introverts, I just think that they're probably more prone to ignore that need. Extroverted folks need to pay more attention to it, and be more intentional about it.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/07/me-time/comment-page-1/#comment-295 Kevin Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:42:55 +0000 http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/?p=739#comment-295 Great post on an interesting topic. It's great how you were able to see your need, and grab it (and fortunately the mrs. was understanding). Some people actually think that taking me time is selfish. A good analogy is the oxygen masks on airplanes...you're supposed to put yours on first before you can be any use to the others sitting around you. I think (as a solid introvert) I need about the same amount of alone time as with other people. Too much in either direction causes either depression or burnout. I was well aware of your points 2 and 3 above, but point #1 was a great insight. Alone time does help you appreciate others more, and it allows you to charge your batteries so you're at your best around others. I'm really curious about your claim that extroverts need me time even more than introverts. Would love to hear an extrovert's perspective. Made me think. Great post. Great post on an interesting topic. It's great how you were able to see your need, and grab it (and fortunately the mrs. was understanding). Some people actually think that taking me time is selfish. A good analogy is the oxygen masks on airplanes…you're supposed to put yours on first before you can be any use to the others sitting around you. I think (as a solid introvert) I need about the same amount of alone time as with other people. Too much in either direction causes either depression or burnout. I was well aware of your points 2 and 3 above, but point #1 was a great insight. Alone time does help you appreciate others more, and it allows you to charge your batteries so you're at your best around others. I'm really curious about your claim that extroverts need me time even more than introverts. Would love to hear an extrovert's perspective. Made me think. Great post.

]]> By: Jason D Barr http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/07/me-time/comment-page-1/#comment-294 Jason D Barr Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:25:50 +0000 http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/?p=739#comment-294 @ Josh - physical activity is a GREAT solution for alone time. I know that the repetitive nature of running or cycling allows a person's mind to wander and work out creative solutions to challenges. Thanks for chiming in! @ Tina - It's great that you know that about yourself. So many folks try to conform to expectations of others and try to be "on" all the time. If you need a significant amount of down time, you'll just end up frustrated and irritable. Glad you stopped by! @ Josh – physical activity is a GREAT solution for alone time. I know that the repetitive nature of running or cycling allows a person's mind to wander and work out creative solutions to challenges. Thanks for chiming in!

@ Tina – It's great that you know that about yourself. So many folks try to conform to expectations of others and try to be "on" all the time. If you need a significant amount of down time, you'll just end up frustrated and irritable. Glad you stopped by!

]]> By: Tina Kubala http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/2009/07/me-time/comment-page-1/#comment-291 Tina Kubala Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:35:36 +0000 http://www.startbeingyourbest.com/?p=739#comment-291 One thing I know about myself is I need alone time more than I need time with others. I was an introverted teenager without much of a social life, yet I fondly remember those years. I had nearly unlimited time to read and write. I developed into the person I am today by reading the wisdom of great minds and looking into myself. If I'd been a social buttery fly, I'd be a shallow adult. One thing I know about myself is I need alone time more than I need time with others. I was an introverted teenager without much of a social life, yet I fondly remember those years. I had nearly unlimited time to read and write. I developed into the person I am today by reading the wisdom of great minds and looking into myself. If I'd been a social buttery fly, I'd be a shallow adult.

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