When You're Too Busy and Too Tired for a Self-Care Practice [blogs.psychcentral.com]

By Margarita Tartakovsky, PsychCentral, April 19, 2020

Recently, I shared a list of 10 tiny self-care practices we can try when we’re feeling overwhelmed, our schedules are packed, and we have zero energy. And I hope you do incorporate those ideas into your day–or find other practices that feel nourishing, soothing, and helpful.

But here’s the thing: Sometimes, even tiny practices can feel like too much. Maybe you’ve got a newborn or three kids under 5 who love to wake up early, and between working from home and caring for them, at 7 p.m., you’re spent, and can’t do a single thing.

So on the days or weeks that self-care feels inaccessible, forget the activities. Instead, focus on being gentle, patient, and understanding with yourself throughout the day.

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