We live in an increasingly hectic world, rushing from one appointment to another. We want everything and we want it all immediately ; it can be an important project in the job, or fulfill the parental role perfectly. And so we keep putting pressure on ourselves to get 1,000 things on the line, and don't even realize that we're losing ourselves, and doing ourselves more harm than we'd like to. So how can we manage to do well in all the hectic? First, forget perfection. You're never going to reach it anyway. I know you give your best every day. And that its not the same every day. Sometimes you have more energy, sometimes less. And that's perfectly fine! Second, set limits. At first, you may feel guilty or selfish if you say "no." Do it anyway. It might take a little practice or overcoming, But you always have to keep in mind that you also have a right to self-care. Setting healthy boundaries helps you stay mentally, emotionally and physically healthy. Make your mental health a priority.
