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Establish a detox lifestyle

by Suzannah Olivier
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Put 'you' first

Women often do not put their needs first. Frequently, we take care of other people's needs, especially children and partners, and we forget about ourselves. So take time to relax when you need to

  • Remember, you can't do it all. Learning to prioritise is a vital skill, so spend a little time planning. Spend five minutes each day allotting a number to each task to help decide what you need to focus on and what can be left out or dispensed with altogether.

  • Take out your diary for the next year and mark time-out. An hour a day, a day a week, a weekend a month and holiday downtime. This way you have a date with rest and relaxation.

  • Be a clutter-buster. Some things just have to be tackled daily - the post, bills and emails. Get those done first thing and feel your sense of control returning.
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