If you are overwhelmed with stress and work, it can be hard to find time to reflect on yourself. It’s important to take care of yourself both emotionally and physically. By practicing self-care, you’ll find yourself more at peace with who you are.  Make a habit to exercise daily. You can do twenty minutes of cardio or just take a brisk walk. Get at least 7-9 hours of sleep a night.  Eat a healthy diet, largely made up of unprocessed fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Find time every day to relax. You can meditate or do an activity that helps you unwind, like knitting, puzzles, or reading a book. Don't define yourself solely by your career or your advancement at work. While it is good to take pride in your work, try to carve out space for yourself outside of your job. Avoid bringing work home with you. Take some time each day to focus on other goals, hobbies, and interests.  Work is important, but you should also make your well-being a priority as well.  Set boundaries at work to make sure that work does not interfere with your other relationships. For example, don't answer non-urgent emails outside of work hours. Understanding your limits will make you happier in your relationships. Try to identify what types of interactions make you uncomfortable, stressed, or unhappy. Use these to create personal boundaries.  Ask yourself what types of situations make you feel uncomfortable. For example, do you dislike crowds? Are there certain jokes that unsettle you? Consider if there is anyone in your life who asks too much of you or makes you do things you don't want to. Identify which requests or demands you're unwilling to do. Setting goals will help you achieve what you want out of life. Try to come up with a few goals to help you reach your dreams in life. Aim for goals that will make you happy, not goals motivated by external desires, such as money or prestige.  For example, you might start a goal to write 500 words a day. You should do this because you love to write, not because you want to become a famous writer. Your goals can be small and personal if you’d like. For example, you might set a goal to improve your cookie decorating skills by the holidays. If you set a big goal, set a few smaller goals that will help you get there along the way. If your dream is to backpack across Europe, for example, set smaller goals to save money, buy the tickets, and plan the trip. Every now and then, reflect on your life. Have any of your desires changed? Is there something new in your life that is changing your priorities? Knowing yourself is an ongoing process. Like an old friend, keep checking in on yourself.   Read your journal from time to time. This can help you see how your habits or priorities have changed. After major life changes, such as a new job or a move, you may want to re-evaluate how your routines, practices, and desires have changed. If you have certain habits or tendencies that no longer serve your needs or goals, you may want to let go of them. Replace them with more productive activities that will help you reach your goals.
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