11/08/2026
When someone says, “Make time for yourself,” you laugh or you inwardly really wish you could.
You don’t have the time. And even if you did, you might feel guilty.
“If I sit down, who’s going to do everything else?”
“There’s still so much to do.”
“Other women manage, so why can’t I?”
“My children need me more than I need a break.”
“Mum needs me. Work needs me. Everyone needs me.”
“I can rest when everything else is sorted.”
But what if me-time isn’t a luxury—it’s part of the solution?
If you inwardly really wish you could have me-time, I have an approach that could begin to work for you so you can:
1. Stop running on empty
Me-time gives your mind and body space to recover before exhaustion becomes your normal.
2. Show up as the woman you actually want to be
When you’re constantly giving, you can lose patience, joy and even yourself. Time for you can help you reconnect with who you are beyond your responsibilities.
3. Make other healthy changes easier
Creating space for yourself can become the starting point for better sleep, movement, weight management, stress management, eating habits and boundaries.
You don't need to find an hour tomorrow.
Read the article and set for yourself a realistic place to start
Read it here: https://tracythesleepcoachsleep.substack.com/p/what-if-me-time-is-the-missing-piece?r=634645&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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