Note to self: Stop ignoring your needs

If the stress in your life is more than you can cope with, get help right away.
We live busy, hectic lives. But to survive and thrive, we need to carve out those few minutes throughout the day for reflection and introspection.

A wise counselor once said, "Our culture and society program us for self neglect." In other words, we're rewarded for being workaholics and not for taking care of ourselves. That's not very good advice.

So how can we help each other feel good about taking time for ourselves?