| It is finally that time of year when the focus | | | | time for yourself. Answer questions like |
| turns from others back to us. Throughout the | | | | • How can taking care of myself benefit |
| holiday season we've spent time shopping, | | | | others? |
| cleaning, cooking and baking; all for other people. | | | | • What activities do I enjoy that will |
| By focusing so much on others, you've probably | | | | bring me happiness? |
| felt frustrated, tired and out of balance. You may | | | | • What is keeping me from doing things |
| have lost sight of what's most important to you | | | | that inspire me? |
| and what you need to be your best. | | | | • How can I incorporate these simple |
| Many people take the time between Christmas | | | | things into my everyday life? |
| and New Years to determine what their | | | | Second, take 15 minutes to yourself every day |
| resolutions will be come January 1. They look | | | | over the next week. Find something that makes |
| inside (and sometimes outside) themselves to see | | | | you happy and commit to spending time doing |
| what improvements they can make. If you're | | | | that. This is going to give you more energy and |
| feeling like your life is out of control or too busy | | | | help you support those you love. If after a week |
| to do the things that are important to you then | | | | you are truly enjoying the time for yourself then |
| you need to create some time for yourself. By | | | | keep it up! |
| doing so you'll be able to renew your energy and | | | | Activities can be as simple as enjoying a cup of |
| become a more balanced person. | | | | tea or coffee, listening to music or going for a |
| There are two things you can do now to start | | | | walk. The important thing is that you are doing |
| taking care of yourself. First, reflect on taking | | | | something that is important to you. |