Through-out all of my work with busy, caring women and of course  my own life experiences, I have found that there are several signs that we are in need of some big loving and self-care.  These signals start out as temporary, but if untreated can turn into entrenched habits if we continue to deny ourselves of the rest and self-care we really need. 

The problem is that many of us still believe that self-care is selfish, costs too much, takes too much time, or should come last after you have taken care of everyone else!

Guess what, we are no good to anyone if we are run-down, depleted, and burnt out.  We can’t possibly give the loving, intentional caring energy we wish to give to others if we can’t give that to ourselves.  We have nothing left to give.  It is all about energy.  Loving energy.  And frankly if you are showing some of these signs, you're probably not too pleasant to be around … even for yourself.

So what are the signs that it is time for a heavy dose of self-care?