quality "me" time is more important than quantity. [arrow from "quality" to:] - Better work-life balance - Greater wellbeing - More engagement at work Quality "me" time doesn't necessarily mean being alone. Just doing what you want counts! Our favorite ways to spend our free time: 1. Watching TV 2. Socializing and communicating 3. Sports, exercise and recreation 5 Alone-Time Tricks 1. Wake up 30 minutes earlier than the rest of your household. [arrow to:] If making time for yourself is hard, do it early in the day while you have more willpower to stick to your goals. 2. If you have an office door, close it. [ILLUSTRATION idea: Do Not Disturb sign] 3. Take your lunch break in a park. 4. Temporarily unplug from your gadgets. 5. Make monthly dates with yourself. Ditch the Guilt Remember that taking care of yourself keeps you from burning out, which helps you be a better partner, parent, child and friend. DON'T tell your partner: I need space. DO share what you're doing: I joined a softball team. Be a "Satisficer" When faced with lots of options, people who are "satisficers" go for the "good enough" choice instead of the "perfect" one—saving them selves time and energy along the way. Try Reframing Think: I get to spend time with my kid instead of I have to spend time with my kid. This can make the time you spend caretaking feel less like work and more like play. USE YOUR "ME" TIME WISELY Invest in a good book, a musical instrument, a video game or stuff to play sports. Products that give