Fill Your Own Cup · 6 October 2026

Me Time Isn’t a Luxury: Why You Need Time for Yourself

When was the last time you spent time with yourself? Not working, not looking after someone else, not answering messages, but simply being with yourself. For many of us, that question is surprisingly difficult to answer.

Our days are full. And even when we have a little time, we often fill it immediately: we reach for our phones, we scroll, we catch up on work, and before we know it, the day is over.

In this episode of Fill Your Own Cup, Sangeeta Maheshwari explains why me time isn't a luxury but a necessity, why so many of us carry guilt around taking it, and why it is time you are giving back to yourself, not taking away from the people you love. She ends with a simple 20-minute practice you can try today.

So, who looks after you? Make sure that person includes you.