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“Should I feel bad about making time for myself? I am considering joining the gym and it is $25 per week, plus there is all the time I would need to spend there without the kids. We are on a tight budget and I feel like I might be being selfish – do any other mums feel this way?”

Posted by Jenny, 11/04/13

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- - mum888 said
  - 23 Dec 2015
    10:29 am
My daughter joined one this year and $25 a week sounds very high . She has joined crunch for Gym at $6.95/week and if she goes to a class then she pays an extra $5. My sister in law one is $14.95 , includes class , gym , sauna, pool etc.Most of them are quite competitive , but your price sounds very high . Do some more research on your local ones and compare carefully .
- - mom153507 said
  - 08 Oct 2015
    8:45 am
You are not being selfish!
You need to take some time out & do something for yourself & the gym has so many amazing benefits!
You will feel so much better within yourself & have a lot more energy.
- - lynzstevo said
  - 31 Aug 2013
    7:32 pm
Take time out for yourself often and enjoy it! You deserve to recharge your batteries
- - maureen3 said
  - 30 Aug 2013
    1:10 pm
You do need some relaxation so go for it
- - a-edwards said
  - 30 Aug 2013
    6:55 am
U most definitely should NOT feel bad! U do so much . U need u time!
- - lynzstevo said
  - 21 Aug 2013
    9:47 am
You definitely should not feel bad about making time for yourself! You need to look after yourself too, to be able to be the best mum you possibly can be. There’s nothing selfish about taking a bit of time out for yourself.
- - gigi said
  - 22 Jul 2013
    12:31 pm
Of course you shouldn’t feel bad and of course we always do feel bad! You will feel better and be happier if you look after yourself, and that will in turn make you a better parent. Many gyms have a creche and some gyms (like our local YMCA) will let you volunteer for two hours a week in some capacity and then have free gym membership.
- - tammykilby said
  - 15 Jul 2013
    12:05 pm
no way u allways need time to yourself .
- - scipia said
  - 09 Jul 2013
    9:15 am
You need your me time to re-energise yourself and be a better mummy. Go for it.
- - lovi said
  - 30 Jun 2013
    9:18 pm
I know where you are coming from but do it – take the time and if $25 a week won’t kill you then go for that!!
- - jodie80 said
  - 27 Jun 2013
    11:17 am
join the gym you’ll feel better
- - jayda1988 said
  - 11 Jun 2013
    3:46 pm
Just because you have a baby doesnt mean your life stops!
Everyone needs “Me” time, to stay happy.
Being a happy mother will benefit your child!
- - tobysmummy said
  - 31 May 2013
    10:26 pm
You deserve it! Have fun!
- - addylou said
  - 31 May 2013
    7:23 pm
Everyone needs me time. There is nothing wrong with getting a bit of me time
- - not_amanda said
  - 29 May 2013
    12:39 pm
As long as you actually go, I think it’s a good investment! The more healthy and fit you are, the more energy you’ll have for the other things you need to do.
- - traceyi said
  - 28 May 2013
    2:52 pm
no you should not. I’m jealous
- - smiles said
  - 22 May 2013
    11:06 pm
You are not feeling selfish you are trying your best to balance everything and be the best mum there is. A tired overworked mum is generally snappy and unhappy.
- - allisonbriggs said
  - 19 May 2013
    6:35 pm
you are not being selfish it is good for you to go to the gym and it will make you feel good
- - mouse said
  - 16 May 2013
    5:24 pm
I wouldnt feel selfish, if this is your time out and what you want to do, then do it without any guilt
- - chezj said
  - 13 May 2013
    11:04 pm
Never feel selfish. You are wanting to be healthy and having a mum that is healthy can’t be bad. If it is used, you will also be a role model for your children – getting exercise…
We mums have a habit for feeling guilty about a lot of things. This shouldn’t be one of them.