It’s a summer Friday before a weekend that will likely include many of the following: BBQs, friend and family gatherings, pool time, beach time, birthday parties — all the things. It’s easy to take a look ahead at all you have to do, everything that needs to be planned for and managed and just resign yourself to taking gasps of self care during the in-between moments, whenever it fits in. You’re overwhelmed, everyone is busy, you are responsible for your family, your kids, your pets, and, yourself.

This pattern makes sense. You’re spent just trying to keep everyone afloat. And this pattern can work, for a time, until it doesn’t.

I’d like to offer up a suggestion that has worked for me as well as many of my friends, colleagues, and clients over the years. Ready for it? Here it is: Schedule Your Self-Care.