Far too many working mothers put their jobs, household responsibilities and other people before themselves. Although they may not actually say it, their actions translate to, "I'm not as important and I don't deserve to put my needs first."
What many working moms fail to realize is that if you don't meet your own emotional and physical needs, you will have trouble meeting the needs of those who depend on you. Self-care is key to you being able to take care of others. In my Working Moms Balancing System (TM) I often tell women that "self-care" is akin to the fly attendant telling passengers to put on their oxygen mask first, even if they have children. If you are run down, tired or emotionally depleted, you simply will not be able to assist your family members or make valuable contributions to your work life.
So practice self-care on a regular basis. Take a bubble bath each evening to unwind; sign up for a weekly class; schedule a regular date-night with your partner or have a weekend lunch with your girlfriends. It's less important what you do, than that you consistently do things that replenish your mind, body and soul.
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