When was the last time you had a few hours, OK even a few minutes, to yourself? While it's not always easy to arrange, alone time is an essential part of taking care of your body and mind.
Devoting a block of time to personal interests (or even a little pampering) each day can help you process your thoughts and feelings and recharge for the road ahead. How long you need is entirely up to you, but anywhere from a couple minutes to a couple hours can do the trick. Pursue a hobby like painting or knitting, take a bubble bath, hit the gym, go for a walk in the woods, read a book cover-to-cover, or write in a journal.
When you nourish your soul, you'll feel liberated from daily stresses and ready to tackle those that lie ahead. Most of all, don't feel guilty about tuning out the rest of the world — you just might find that you'll pay better attention when you're done. So go ahead and take some "me" time. You — and those you love — will be glad you did!
