Ask the MTW

Q. I’m so busy taking care of everything and everyone else that I don’t have much time or energy left for myself. What do I do?

A. The MTW knows just what you mean! While I’d like to tell you to take a nice long vacation, I’ve found that the reality is you have to claim little bits of time for yourself. Just 15 minutes here and there, between meetings or carpools, or while the sauce for supper simmers on the stove. Set a timer if you must, but put everyone on notice that you are NOT to be disturbed for that precious quarter-hour. And then, just BREATHE. You’ll be amazing how rejuvenating a few minutes of quiet can be.