How To Dedicate This ME Day To YOU
Here at .ME, we’re all about personal growth and showing the world who you really are. But we also know not everything is about career or success.
And that’s why, every year on March 16th, we celebrate ME Day. On ME Day, people are encouraged to do something nice for themselves. Self-love and self-care are what ME Day is all about. ME Day is a day when the arduousness of everyday life is put on hold, people take time to relax and recharge, and everybody is encouraged to dedicate that day to themselves.
Recently we covered the history of ME Day – how it all began, why we started it, and what it all means to us. The first annual ME Day was announced on March 16th, 2015. All these years, .ME was urging people all around the world to reclaim their personal time, rediscover what really matters in life, and dedicate that day to themselves.
Our goal? Encouraging everyone to celebrate ME Day however and wherever they please.
So today, we will be going through a few suggestions on how to dedicate this ME Day to YOU. And there are so many ways to celebrate ME Day! Whether it’s merely relaxing at home, having a read-a-thon or watch-a-thon, going out to eat, climbing a mountain, or doing charity work. Or even taking a guilt-free nap!
Take Time To Recharge (Before We Start)
One disclaimer before we begin with suggestions. ME Day should be there to help you relax and recharge. And you don’t have to worry about pleasing anyone; rather, do whatever you want.
And though I have some suggestions on how you can spend your ME Day, your ME Day should look and feel like you want it to. The choice is yours as to what to make of ME Day. This article is nothing but an encouragement to you to dedicate ME Day to yourself and the things you love and are passionate about.
Now, let’s get started!
#1: Get Tickets To A Concert Or A Show
If it so happens that a band you like will be in town for a gig on ME Day, getting yourself tickets for the event may be the best ME Day gift to yourself.
Or maybe there is a particular show you’ve been dying to see in a local theater. And what would be a better way to recharge than to sit back and watch a show you’re passionate about?
One last idea: Maybe you feel extra adventurous this ME Day. Then consider going to a karaoke bar and singing your heart out on the stage. And it doesn’t matter how well you sing – it’s about having fun!
#2: Reflect On Your Goals, Values, And Accomplishments
If you’re going to spend your ME Day solo, you can use your ‘me time’ to reflect on your life. Really, reflect on your values, your accomplishments, and what you want to accomplish in the future.
What did you accomplish in the past period? Take this day to really appreciate all your accomplishments. You see, we always tend to be in a hurry and aiming for that next thing. Never sitting down to take pride in what we’ve done.
What do you want to achieve in the time to come? ME Day is a great chance to set some goals for yourself. These goals can be about your professional or personal life. They can be about anything, really.
What’s important to you? Does your life line up with your priorities? If not, how can you work to change that?
#3: Have A Cozy Read-A-Thon (Or Watch-A-Thon)
One of the best things about ME Day is that you can spend it however YOU want. So if you want to spend ME Day relaxing at home, that’s perfectly OK.
And is there a pleasure so simple and yet so great as spending a whole day reading, or watching a movie? So feel free to get cozy – stock up on snacks, put on some comfortable clothes, and enjoy a day of binge-reading or binge-watching.
Whether it’s an old favorite you want to go through again, or a new series you’ve been meaning to catch up on, escaping into your favorite fictional world is a great way to relax and recharge. And who says you have to spend ME Day in this world, anyway?
So find a comfortable and warm spot in your place and fly away on an adventure.
#4: Get Yourself Something Nice
ME Day is a perfect time to treat yourself. So why not get yourself a gift or two?
Because guess what? You don’t need others to get you something nice. You can do that all on your own. Consider it a reward for all the things you accomplished in the past period.
And by no means does it have to be something expensive or excessive. Anything you can afford within your budget works. It could be a simple outfit, or a book you’ve been wanting to read. Or just your favorite cup of coffee or meal.
And speaking of favorite meals…
#5: Go Out And Eat
Now don’t get me wrong: There’s no reason for you not to spend ME Day cooking if that’s your thing. However, maybe you don’t feel like dealing with any of the cleaning that’s associated with cooking. If so – head out to your favorite restaurant or café.
Taking yourself out on a meal can help you to clear out your head and get to know yourself better. It’s so calming yet invigorating. And ME Day is a perfect excuse to feed your inner foodie with a meal you love. Or even have a cheat day.
So if food is your thing, plan an outing at a local eating place. Have your favorite meal, try out new places you’ve been dying to visit. And it doesn’t have to be only one place, either! You can eat at different spots for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – or even a fourth daily meal (we don’t judge).
So head out to the eating place of your desires, sit back, and enjoy your ME Day!
#6: Reach Out To Friends And Family (Or Don’t)
Just because it’s called ME Day doesn’t mean you’re obliged to spend it alone!
Do you miss spending time with your friends? Can’t wait to see them again? Maybe want to hang out and have a cheat day at an eating place together? Then use this ME Day to reach out to your friends or family and just enjoy your time with them.
Or maybe you’re an introvert and just want to curl up in your bed. And that’s cool too!
See, unlike on your birthday, no one expects you to spend your ME Day with others. There is no pressure, no expectation to socialize. And isn’t that strange, by the way? Despite many of us wanting to rather spend it solo, there’s all that pressure to celebrate birthdays surrounded by friends or family.
Not so on ME Day. There’s no pressure to socialize. No pressure to embrace solitude, either. And no pressure to do anything in any specific way, really. Just a general encouragement to dedicate this day to self-care and self-love. And if hanging out with your loved ones is what you like, by all means do it!
Despite the name, ME Day and socializing aren’t at odds with each other. ME Day is about what you want and feel like doing. Which really brings me to my next point…
Celebrate ME Day However YOU Want
All of these suggestions notwithstanding, let’s not forget one thing – it’s ME Day. It’s (y)our day! So do whatever you truly want.
Maybe you want to climb a mountain or go skydiving. Or volunteer at a soup kitchen and adopt a puppy or a cat. Maybe you just want to go on a long walk in nature and smell the roses. Or maybe you just want to chill at home and play a video game. And maybe enjoy chill out with this ME Day Mix while you’re at it. Really, you’re not obliged to spend your ME this way or that way.
And that’s the beauty of ME Day. You can spend it how you want and no one can stop you.
Personal desires and interests are the priority on ME Day. The emphasis is on how essential it is to invest in recharging and self-care in order to lead a fulfilling and balanced life.
Happy ME Day! Cheers.
