I am by no means an expert on the subject.  Like many parents we give a lot of ourselves through love and forget that we are running on empty ourselves. In my previous job I would preach to other mums about how they cannot pour from an empty jug while all the time I was like a dried up vessel myself. Boy what a hypocrite! I always feel so selfish having 'me time' and question how I can justify stepping back from my family for a few moments to care for myself.  But it's essential to my wellbeing and mental health. In the long run it will be my family who benefit from having a relaxed, Untroubled Mum around. So here's some things I've been pondering on that may help. Hopefully I'll add to them along the way! 1) Take care of my physical health.  This means thinking about what I'm eating, drinking enough water, indulging in special treats (I'm saving up for a facial), booking a long overdue appointment at the dentist, bath time rituals.  There's probably...