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Being constantly busy and overwhelmed is a common experience in today’s fast-paced world. Many struggle to find time for themselves amidst the responsibilities of family, work, and home commitments. 

It’s essential to recognize the importance of making time for self-care and personal well-being, even when it seems challenging. Here are some strategies to help you create more space for yourself:

1. Prioritize Self-Care: Start by acknowledging that self-care is not a luxury but a necessity for physical and mental health. Make self-care a priority, just as you would with other essential tasks.
2. Schedule “Adult Time Out”: Block out specific time in your schedule for self-care activities and then commit to it.
3. Set Boundaries: Learning to say no or not now is a commitment to self-care. Setting healthy boundaries is crucial for preserving your time and energy.
4. Technology Detox: Consider taking breaks from digital devices and social media, which can consume much time. Schedule time to disconnect daily helps you be more present and create space for other activities.
5. Mindful Time Management: Practice efficient time management techniques like the Pomodoro Technique. The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. It uses a kitchen timer to break work into intervals, typically 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks.
6. Say Yes to Help: Don’t hesitate to accept help from friends or family when they offer assistance. 
7. Learn to Let Go: Reflect on your commitments and responsibilities and identify any that are not essential or fulfilling. 
8. Small Daily Rituals: Incorporate small daily rituals into your routine that bring you joy and relaxation. These can be as simple as walking, enjoying tea, or practicing quiet.
9. Be in the moment with Reflexology: Reflexology is a complementary therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the hands, feet, and sometimes the ears to promote relaxation, relieve stress, and support overall well-being. 

Include Reflexology Therapy in Your Self-Care Routine

1. Reduce Stress Reduction and Induce Relaxation: Reflexology is known for its stress-reduction benefits. Stimulating reflex points on the feet or hands can help release tension and promote relaxation. When you are less stressed, it becomes easier to focus on self-care.
2. Mind-Body Connection: As you receive reflexology, you may foster a sense of mind, body, and spirit in the present moment.
3. Improved Mental Clarity: As stress and tension melt away during a reflexology session, your mind is less chaotic, making it easier to concentrate on the present rather than being preoccupied with worries or distractions.
4. Emotional Release: Sometimes, reflexology can help release pent-up emotions or blocked energy. This release can lead to emotional relief and bring you into the moment as you process and acknowledge these feelings.

Making  time for yourself is not selfish

Self Care invests in your well-being and mental health. Over time, these moments of self-care can help you feel more balanced, less overwhelmed, and better equipped to handle the demands of a busy life. Prioritizing self-care is essential for maintaining physical and emotional health in a world that often values constant productivity and busyness.

Robin Bornstein is a certified Reiki I and II and certified Kundalini Reiki I, II, and III practitioner. She is also a Certified Meditation Facilitator. Robin has been practicing professional Reiki since 2014. She developed an interest in Reiki out of her own personal spiritual growth and development. Robin specializes in helping children and adults to find relief from stress and pain through Reiki and meditation.