These days, time for yourself may be close to nonexistent. Yet, to be fully present for your kids, you should, as the saying goes, put your own oxygen mask on first. Ideally, we’d all have time to engage in meaningful hobbies or at least get a solid break to check out every now and then.
But right now, you may have to steal whatever time you can get for yourself — even while you’re taking care of your kids all day (and potentially trying to work, too). Here are some ideas for self-care no matter how tight you are on time.