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How Busy Moms Can Find ‘Alone Time’

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December 4, 2018 by Home Jobs By Mom
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alone timeWorking moms are always busy, and busy moms are always short on time!  There’s always something in the schedule we have to do, either at home or at work. We can hardly find a work-life balance, let alone squeezing in some ‘alone time’.

To be honest, it would be a task in itself.

Week after week we just postpone it and make excuses. But if in the past week or month you didn’t spend an hour by yourself doing something that made YOU feel good (not your kids or spouse) then your situation is critical.

Whether it is doing something relaxing or simply doing nothing, the right time to do it is NOW!

After all, a happy, relaxed mom means a happy household!

Be creative with your short breaks

Use short times-off for shorter activities

Whether you work full-time or have a flexible job, utilize the time you’re away from home because you know other work awaits you when you go.

Meet up with a friend whose lunch break syncs with yours and is near your workplace. Coffee with friends after work is relaxing, too.

Use when-kids-are-napping breaks

…or when they’re playing, whenever they do not need constant observing and care.

If you have a baby, the general rule would be to nap when they nap, but it’s up to you, really.

You can also read, write on your blog, or lose yourself in your favorite Pinterest boards.

Use driving-home-from-work time


Drives to and from work don’t have to be a mundane process you do twice a day, every day. You can have a relaxing time listening to a story instead. Audiobooks might just be the thing that you didn’t know you loved.

If you don’t like to commute, though, there’s always telecommuting which gives you the advantage to regulate your own schedule. This way you’re more flexible in setting your ‘me time’.

While having your morning coffee

If you have kids, chances are you are the first one of the family that gets up.

Start your day right with a nice cup of coffee (or tea), and enjoy those 10-15 minutes by yourself for refueling before the storm of the day comes.

Set it as a task to yourself

Yes, even put it on your schedule.

It will be the finished task that will motivate you to do the rest!

Ask your spouse to have the kids for a day

While they have their Daddy Saturdays, you spend your much-needed Alone Time Saturday once in a while. It’s not like you wouldn’t want to hang out with them, but sometimes one’s own company is more than enough.

Learn what works for you

It can be a hobby, such as photography, scrapbooking, crafting, gardening, or yoga. Even just taking a walk might work for you.

Take Yourself Out To Lunch

Once a while, indulge yourself in a meal alone at a nice restaurant or your favorite cafe. Anything involving food is a perfectly fine way to spend your alone time.

Have dates


Whether with your spouse, or friends, or siblings, spending quality time with loved ones is very important in times of stress at work. It reminds you of what really matters.

If you can convince a fellow mom to join the gym and go together, that’d be great because you’ll be more consistent in going regularly. You’d help each other out and have your ‘alone time' together.

Junk food & TV

After the kids go to bed or on the weekend, dedicate a couple hours to just lay down, grab a blanket, some ice cream and/or junk food and simply watch your favorite TV series or movies.

You can do it by yourself, or ask your beloved so you can snuggle together. You might fall asleep on the couch – but it’s okay – parents can have their lazy times too.

Don’t feel bad to say No

Learn to say ‘no’ to an extra assignment at work or extra any activities that eat away at your personal time. Sanity is more important than people-pleasing.

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Taking a little time only for yourself during the week refreshes and re-energizes you. It enables you to think more clearly and make healthier decisions. As busy as you might be, always put your physical, mental, and emotional health first.

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  1. Stephanie Larison

    June 29, 2020 at 8:23 pm

    I have been begging for some alone ME time lately. My husband recently went back to work and he’s rarely home with very busy hours leaving me watching the kids basically 24/7. I try and read some before bedtime, but by the end of the day I’m exhausted. Being 8 weeks pregnant isn’t helping with that, but I definitely crave some ME time.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      July 7, 2020 at 9:54 am

      Sounds like you have a lot on your plate sweetie! You NEED me time. Pregnancy is exhausting on its own let alone with everything else you have to deal with.

      Reply
  2. Donna

    June 21, 2020 at 3:12 pm

    These are really excellent ideas. It’s so easy to forget about self-care when you get busy. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      July 6, 2020 at 7:45 am

      Yes, for some reason self-care ends up last on the list for a lot of people

      Reply
  3. polly

    June 19, 2020 at 2:32 pm

    Since my husband has been home since March because of the pandemic has made things challenging. I am still working 3 days a week which really helps. We both need our space!!! I hope everyone stays safe and well!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 26, 2020 at 10:06 am

      Yes, with everyone home more now alone time is even harder to find. Just lock yourself in the bath tub every now and then lol.

      Reply
  4. Ashley Chassereau Parks

    June 18, 2020 at 3:24 pm

    I have a hard time fitting in time for myself or my hobbies with 3 kids at home (and as a homeschool mom). I usually end up staying up too late to watch something on tv or read and then I am tired the next day. I try to make the best of my toddler’s nap time though! I love it when my hubby can watch the kids for a bit too!

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 26, 2020 at 10:03 am

      It can be very hard for a mom to find alone time. Maybe set up a schedule with the hubby so you can get a hobby in.

      Reply
  5. wen budro

    June 16, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    Thank you for this post. Alone time is so important for busy moms. I can’t properly care for others- and completely be there for them- if I don’t recharge myself on a daily basis.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 24, 2020 at 2:15 pm

      So very true! Self-care is a must for sanity!!

      Reply
  6. Edye

    June 14, 2020 at 9:09 am

    Mom’s truly are the best! I will be sharing this post with my momma <3

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 22, 2020 at 4:10 pm

      I’m sure your mom could use some me time!

      Reply
  7. TheBargainBabe

    June 9, 2020 at 9:52 am

    Any. haha. We recently discovered Ben & Jerry’s strawberry cheesecake ice cream and it’s the current favorite around here!

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 18, 2020 at 1:50 pm

      That sounds like something my mother in law would love!

      Reply
  8. Michelle Plummer

    June 8, 2020 at 1:10 pm

    Finding alone time is so difficult especially during lock down. I’ve found myself up later just to get some quiet and alone time.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 9, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      Staying up later is a good way to get some me time in!

      Reply
  9. TheBargainBabe

    June 4, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    Glad you mentioned ice cream. Just yesterday I added 3 different flavors of Ben & Jerry’s to our grocery pick up order! Ha!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 9, 2020 at 7:47 am

      Sounds like a great way to spend alone time. What is your favorite kind of ice cream?

      Reply
  10. Edna Williams

    June 4, 2020 at 1:20 pm

    Great ideas if you get so busy you forget to make time for yourself. We all need to engage in self-care! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 9, 2020 at 7:36 am

      Self-care is so important. You have take of yourself before you can take care of others.

      Reply
  11. Jessica

    June 4, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    These are some good ideas. I try to use the time when my daughter naps to just relax for at least a few minutes.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 9, 2020 at 7:35 am

      Naptime is a great time to get in some me time! I just wish my kids still napped lol.

      Reply
  12. Shelly Maynard

    June 4, 2020 at 7:49 am

    For years, I put myself on the backburner — thus, causing a major burnout! Now, I’ve learned to savor those few moments such as having a cup of coffee alone before everyone else wakes up, taking an extra 5 minutes in the shower, the commute to the office. Infants are quite needy as they can’t do things for themselves, but honestly, finding time to myself has been even more difficult now that my boys are teenagers!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 9, 2020 at 7:34 am

      I know what you mean. It’s about the little things. My kids are 10 and 14 and they are always there especially if something isn’t going their way.

      Reply
  13. Nancy

    June 4, 2020 at 6:57 am

    These are some great ideas for Moms. Everyone can use some more “me” time!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 4, 2020 at 12:38 pm

      You’re telling me. We all could use some me time to relax!

      Reply
  14. cindy legg

    June 4, 2020 at 2:39 am

    there is a lot of busy moms i think this is some good advice. i think i could have kept my sanity better with this advice

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 4, 2020 at 1:37 pm

      Haha, kids can some times make moms go crazy, huh? lol

      Reply
  15. Sunnymay

    June 3, 2020 at 11:08 pm

    Practical tips that save time, energy and sanity. It helps to have a way to refuel, so you can take care of your family. Looking forward to something fun for yourself or to do with your friends helps the week go smoother and it also helps recenter yourself.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 9, 2020 at 7:31 am

      So very true! Just a little bit of time for yourself can make all the difference in how your week goes.

      Reply
  16. Carl

    June 3, 2020 at 3:45 pm

    All the busy moms I know could use some alone time. Thanks for the great list of tips.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 4, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      Yes, and they deserve it too! Me time is so important for sanity.

      Reply
  17. Victoria Barbour

    June 3, 2020 at 1:18 pm

    Great tips. I usually read at night once the kids are in bed, but I find myself getting sleepy very fast.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 4, 2020 at 3:13 pm

      Reading is a great me time activity!

      Reply
  18. Susan Smith

    June 3, 2020 at 11:02 am

    Great tips! I would get up early in the mornings before everyone else to get a start on the day. I got a lot more done without kids underfoot. I also did any errands I had to do on the weekends so my husband could be with the kids.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 4, 2020 at 2:38 pm

      Getting up early is the perfect chance to get some me time in!

      Reply
  19. Linda Linneman

    June 3, 2020 at 7:14 am

    These are all such great suggestions. We all get so busy with life and put our health and well being on the sideline. Thank you so much for sharing this. God Bless

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 3, 2020 at 7:43 am

      Yes, moms get so wrapped up in everyone else we often put ourselves on the back burner. We need to change that!

      Reply
  20. Darlene Carbajal

    May 28, 2020 at 12:18 pm

    This is great info. I am not a mother myself, but it’s great to share with others.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      June 2, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      I would be very grateful if you shared this article with some of your busy mom friends!

      Reply
  21. ann hengst

    January 15, 2019 at 9:55 pm

    Lots of ideas there but some might not work if you have small children . But you have to take a break when ever you get a chance to. Dad don’t usually want to have the kids for the day either but maybe you can get lucky.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      January 16, 2019 at 4:08 pm

      Yeah, if you have an infant you’re out of luck for a while!

      Reply
  22. Karen Propes

    December 5, 2018 at 9:55 pm

    Great tips, these will be helpful as I attempt to take more time for myself. I know it will make a better me. Its just times flies by so quickly when I get involved in tasks I end up skipping my time and going to another project.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 6, 2018 at 9:25 am

      That’s exactly what I do. It’s hard to focus on yourself when you have some many other things you could be doing.

      Reply

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