While socializing, crossing things off your to-do list, and taking care of your responsibilities are important and necessary things to do, making time for yourself is an essential part of living a happy and healthy life.

“Me time” allows for deep thinking, self-discovery, self care, and time to reconnect with your feelings, helping you unwind and even reboot your brain.

Finding “me time” can be hard when you’re living a life full of jobs, internships, and school work, not to mention all of the relationships you have to maintain.

If you ever feel like you want to quit your job and move abroad with zero responsibilities, you’re probably just in need of some “me time.”

Wondering how to make time for yourself? Here are six ways I like to squeeze in a few minutes to myself every day.

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1. Enjoy your morning routine

Mornings are often the busiest part of the day. Between dragging yourself out of bed, eating breakfast, getting glammed up, and throwing an outfit together, it can be hard to find even 10 minutes to chill.

As hard as it may be, I try to wake up 30 minutes earlier than I need to, in order to give myself that “me time.” There’s nothing I hate more than feeling rushed, and waking up earlier ensures that I’ll have enough time to set my intentions for the day and make sure nothing’s forgotten when I leave my apartment.

I like to use this extra time to do a little yoga, enjoy my breakfast, scroll through social media, and collect my thoughts. Giving yourself this peace in the morning will turn down your crankiness for the day!

Related reading: My Morning Routine (& How to Create Your Own)

2. Exercise

Exercise releases endorphins, making you happier, and it can reduce stress, relieve anxiety, fight insomnia, and boost confidence. These reasons should be excuse enough to get active!