Do you make time just for you? If you’re like most Americans, the answer is no. In an informal survey by Domain.me (the .me domain provider), 70% said they did not spending enough time on themselves. And so, Domain.me is proclaiming March 16 as International “ME Day,” and encouraging busy people to honor the day by taking some time to do something nice for themselves. They invite people who are celebrating ME Day to “join the conversation” by posting their ME Day thoughts and activities on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #MEDay.

Here are some thoughts from the Real Posh Society on how you might celebrate #MEDay:

JENNIFER, OWNER OF REAL POSH MOM
Doing Nothing.
As a mom with active family and an entrepreneur, some of my best days are those where I am stay in my PJs all-day and order in while watching Netflix. I rarely have the opportunity to “do nothing,” so these days are dreamy to me. I am learning to give myself permission to be lazy for a ME Day celebration.

Volunteer.
Spending part of a day volunteering is a great way to honor a ME day. There is no greater joy for me to see the faces of those who I can help or places that I can clean up. Unfortunately, I do not get to volunteer as much as I would like , but it is something that I truly enjoy. It is why I volunteered for many years with the Junior League and other great organizations helping women and children in our community. Today is a great day for you to make a difference in someone else’s life!Call a Friend.
Since I work from home, one of the best ways I know to take care of myself is to call up a friend for a long chat over coffee or a get-together at a posh restaurant. There is something about getting around positive people that recharges and empowers me to be a better woman. 🙂
JAYNE, WRITER AT REAL POSH MOM
Enjoy a Coffee Break.
After a class at my gym, I love going to the coffee shop next door for 20 minutes to recharge. It’s on Pacific Coast Highway with little tables out front, where I take my iced coffee and sit with a beautiful view of the ocean, noticing all the same people who come by and anybody new. It reminds me how lucky I am to live in a picturesque little beach town, and after a great workout I feel healthy and strong (although usually sore). The days that I can’t do this, I tend to forget about the simple blessings all around me, so I know that it’s with it when I can make the time.Learn a New Language.
My other favorite “me time” is in the evenings after I put my daughter to bed and clean up the kitchen. If I’m not too exhausted, I sit down at my computer with a glass of wine and take a short lesson or two from Rosetta Stone: Mandarin. I’ve always wanted to learn but I’ve had a hard time finding the time, so when I’m able to it gives me a sense of accomplishment and confidence in all of my other projects.
JACQUELINE, CONTRIBUTOR AT REAL POSH MOM
Read Books and Magazines.
I love to curl up with some good fiction, or dive into a the latest interior design magazine.

Go Shopping.
For a real “ME Day” challenge, I will try shopping only for myself; indulge in a present just for me. This may seem easier than it is, as I like to buy gifts for others.

Watch a Movie.
The simple pleasure of sitting down and enjoying a movie in a dark theatre with surround sound is simply divine. Add my husband next to me and some popcorn, and the scene is perfection.

Enjoy a Spa Day.
Escaping to a spa provides mental relaxation and physical pampering that every woman needs to be rejuvenated back to life. 🙂

You’ll have a more enjoyable life if you make yourself a priority! The important thing is to do something that you choose, that takes you outside your normal routine and that you truly enjoy.

How will you enjoy a #MEDay?