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You feel stressed all the time, and you want to relax a little.
Between family and work, you feel like you’re always on the go. But common wisdom says you can’t take care of others if you don’t take care of yourself first. You know it’s time to carve some me time into your hectic schedule.
You learn that taking care of yourself can mean many things. It could be as simple as taking a bubble bath or getting a massage. But self-care also includes spending time with friends or family, being more physically active, eating better, taking up a hobby or practicing relaxation techniques like meditation, tai chi or yoga. You also discover that spending time in nature — even just quietly sitting in the sunshine — can help reduce stress.
With those options in mind, you put time on your schedule to try out activities that may help you feel relaxed. And you promise yourself not to schedule something else during your me time.
Next, do you …
