Often times we get caught up in our overwhelmingly busy lives. It seems like the older we get, the more things we have to complete on our never-ending "To Do" list. There is always something that we need to be doing or always someone that we need to give our attention to. Sometimes there is that little chunk of time in our day to sit back and relax, but we convince ourselves that we do not have the time to do so, because if we are not accomplishing anything, we feel that we are simply just wasting our time. An hour wasted is an hour we will never get back. Time is so precious. When we do find ourselves with that empty hour, we spend that time getting things done and giving people our attention. When we focus on everything but ourselves we might feel frustrated, irritable, stressed and depressed. Take a step back and dedicate some time to yourself. This time is not time wasted. Cherish it, it is fine. :-) Here are 9 things you could spend your alone time doing:

1. Simply relax, meditate and reminisce on the good things in life. Breathe a little.

2. Use this alone time to be completely selfish.

(Yes, it is OK to be selfish sometimes) Find yourself. Create yourself. Love yourself. Spoil yourself. Stop worrying and stressing about trying to keep every single person in your presencehappy. Although it feels great, just remember that it is your life and you deserve some real good lovin', too.

3. Go out for some coffee with some good friends.

Talk about life, catch up and enjoy the moment.

4. Pack your bags and escape to paradise for a day or two.

After all, this is what you have been dreaming of and wishing for on those stressful days of yours. Just do it!!!

5. Take a nap. Put everything down and rest your body. You totally deserve it.

6. Go get a massage.

Your muscles are stiff and you have a whole bunch of knots because of the hard worker you are. Yeah, it may be a little pricey, but forget about the price for once. You know you want to. You will not regret it either.

7. Visit a wine vineyard.

Less whine, more wine. You could even go out for a drink...or TEN! Sorry not sorry, but sometimes, you kind of just have to!

8. Take a hot bubble bath.

Drop a bath bomb in there and light up some candles! Sip on some champagne while you are at it. Peace at last.

9. ENJOY YOURSELF :,)

If we are always focused on our external duties or even relationships, we miss opportunities on finding, renewing and creating ourselves. Devote time to yourself, your soul. Give yourself a break.