Everyday duties and weekly responsibilities can take up the majority of your time. But, if you never let yourself play as hard as you work, it can actually be counterproductive.

Here are the obvious signs that you need to make some time for yourself:

Friends and family turn to you
When there’s a job that has to be done, everyone comes to you first. Most of the time it’s because they know that you are reliable and are sometimes afraid to say no.

Mealtimes are a distant memory
You can’t remember the last time you had a meal at the table because you are constantly eating on the go.

You don’t work out anymore
You miss the days when you actually had time to go to the gym or workout at home. Nowadays, it seems like the only time you sweat is when you rush in and out of work.

Before your body starts manifesting the symptoms that come with stress, such as breakouts, body aches and migraines, give yourself a break! Visit a friend, get pampered or just take a relaxing bath. Believe us when we say this, your body will thank you for it.