5 Ways I Reclaim Me Time During Nap Time
Nap time: the tiny window where silence feels sacred, and the house breathes with you again. Sure, it’s tempting to spend it catching up on dishes or folding laundry — but here’s your reminder: you deserve a break too.
Here are five simple, soul-soothing ways I’ve started reclaiming that precious time for me — no guilt, just grace.
1. I romanticize my coffee. ☕
Instead of gulping it between diaper changes, I warm it up, pour it into my favorite mug, and sit — even if it’s just for 5 minutes. I pretend I’m at a tiny café in my kitchen, and sometimes… that’s enough.
2. I journal without pressure. 🖊
No prompts, no rules — just a brain dump. Some days it’s deep, some days it’s a list of things that annoyed me. Either way, it clears space in my head. (Bonus: I often start blog posts this way too!)
3. I watch something that’s just for me. 📺
Whether it’s a new movie or 10 minutes of a comfort show I’ve seen 14 times, the rule is: no kids’ shows, no multitasking, no shame. It’s my mental reset button.
4. I create just to create. 🎨
This one depends on the day, but sometimes I’ll draw just for fun, crochet something that I like, or even start a new Pinterest board for inspiration. It reminds me I still have ideas, passions, and dreams — not just schedules and snacks.
5. I do absolutely nothing (and I don’t feel bad). 🛋️
Sometimes, “me time” means flopping on the couch and scrolling, staring, or snoozing. And that counts too. Rest is productive when you’re constantly on.
Final Thoughts
Nap time doesn’t have to be productive — it can be protective. A time to reconnect with the parts of you that existed before the toy explosions and toddler tantrums. Take it. Use it. Claim it. You’re allowed.
✨ How do you spend your nap time? Drop your favorite me-time rituals in the comments or tag me on socials so we can inspire each other!
