Many women and mothers need time - time to pee by themselves - time to worry about
what THEY are wearing instead of kids & hubby - time to focus - time to
relax......you get my point. I have recently figured out that time away
from the family is needed and much appreciated. Whether it is dinner with your gal pals, alone with a book at Starbucks, a movie etc., "ME" time is a requirement. And - don't cheat and send the family out because you will just end up doing laundry or reorganizing the linen closet!
On a more serious note - I would like to discuss the importance of ME time. Studies have shown that women who do not have a strong support network often become depressed and/or angry. They house feelings of resentment for always being available for someone else’s needs and never being available for their own needs. Simple things can help reduce stress and the overwhelming drowning feeling. If you do not have a good support network - make /find the time to relieve your stress.
Here are some informative and useful articles regarding women and stress and little tips on how to cope:
http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/23/women-economy-health-flew-cx_hb_0123stress.html
http://healing.about.com/od/selfpower/a/metime.htm