My Happy Time as a Mother – To Show Myself Some Love

A warm bath, a cup of coffee, some good music, my mobile phone and me… Ahhh! A perfect me time. Or as I love to call it now — My Happy Time as a Mother.

Well, we all need some “Me Time”, isn’t it? The entire day of completing targets for the family, taking care of kids, office work, cooking and much more, we do it all! But by the time everything this is done, we are totally out of energy. To re-fuel ourselves, we need to invest in some “Me Time” — or rather, My Happy Time as a Mother — and trust me, you are just good to start all fresh the next day.

The Reason I Value My Happy Time as a Mother

Let me mention here, I have a 5 year and 8 months old son, who is in the Autism spectrum and for me, I spend a lot of time with him. I take his therapy classes, since everything is online now, and then do those activities with him later. Some days, he goes into terrible meltdown and I have to handle that. I also spend a lot of time with him helping him with his academics. It’s a routine for me and hence, I make sure to take out some time only for myself every day. I need it badly to make myself feel good. That is My Happy Time as a Mother — my quiet joy, my mini recharge.

Also check this out: Self Time – A Heartfelt Letter to Amma & a Mom’s Joyful Escape

How I Spend My Happy Time as a Mother

Let’s say, how do I spend my me time? So, here it is — or should I say, how I find My Happy Time as a Mother:

1. Reading

I love reading and I read a lot. It makes me happy and also I get to keep myself updated. I spend a lot of time reading about fashion, about self care and also books on special needs parenting.

2. Writing

I love writing. So, I make sure I write something daily. It keeps me happy and is like an addiction for me.

3. Retail Therapy

Since these days I am unable to go out shopping to malls, I’ve joined a few online shopping groups and watch some live selling every day. Not that I buy clothes daily, but I feel happy watching the live sessions.

4. Fashion & Dressing Up

Fashion is one of my passions. So, I spend time daily researching on latest fashion trends and some days I dress up and click few pictures to post on social media. I love doing it.

5. Makeovers

When I get too bored, I go for a haircut or change my hairstyle. I’ve tried coloring several times — a makeover is so refreshing!

6. Meeting Friends

I also meet my friends over weekends and have some fun time. Even if that’s rare, I make sure to take out time for that.

7. Watching Shows

Every night I unwind by watching Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, or YouTube — either movies or a good series.

Every Mom Deserves Her Happy Time

I personally feel, every mother — or in fact, every woman — should take out time for themselves and engage in something they love doing. It will make you happy, trust me.

If you love travelling (which most of us do), plan a trip and go for it. Spend some days away from home, wear clothes you love, eat food you love, shop and forget your worries.

Travel is an amazing therapy. A break from the regular routine is very important — else, life becomes too boring. And life is too short to be bored.

Related read: I study happiness for a living—my 4 best parenting lessons for raising happy, successful kids

Final Thoughts on My Happy Time as a Mother

I hope you enjoyed reading, and if you did, I would love to write more for you.

I call it a wrap here with this quote:
“You do not find a happy life, you make it” — so let’s make ourselves happy.

This blog was originally shared by a fellow mom in June 2021, this beautiful piece has now been updated in August 2025 with even more heartwarming reflections — because a mother’s journey is always growing, just like her love. 

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