Stress Management 101: Tip for today - "Me time"

Time flies when your having fun is what people tend to say. That may be true but time changes when you're stressed. It can appear to go quickly or it can feel as though it has slowed down significantly. One of the most common barriers to effective stress management and self-care is the inability of individuals to take time for themselves. The reason most people don't take time for themselves is because of constant over scheduling, family obligations, work commitments, poor time management or lack of prioritization. So the perception is that there are "not enough hours in the day" to do everything that needs to be done and taking time out for oneself is not feasible. That is where the stress builds. Taking time for oneself allows the mind to renew and the spirit to regroup effectively. The end result is the ability to think clearly and engage in efficient problem solving. So, what do I think? Take brief 10 minute time-outs a couple times each day to get to a quiet place, meditate, turn the lights down low and do some deep breathing exercises. It will make a world of difference! Try it and let me know what you think!