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Sometimes when you feel most unappreciated it's because you are trying too hard.

You are always doing something for others and not takiing a minute for yourself.

When this is happening you are overworked, over tired and over stressed just trying to help everyone else but you.

This causes you to be depressed and maybe just a little angry that nobody ever thinks about you. Well you need to think about you sometimes.

If you don't take care of you who is going to? It's good to help others but it's necessary to help yourself sometimes too.

That's not being selfish, it's just common sense. How can you be a help to anyone , even yourself if you are so tired and overworked you can hardly get out of bed.

With all you give and all you do, The things you do for yourself are few. Seems someone always has need of you. It may seem selfish but some Me time is due. Take a moment to rest, some time to renew. Take a break, take a minute, some time just for you. You'll be more rested, less stressed out too. Time's not your enemy when you make time for you.

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Date: 10/14/2020 7:44:00 PM
Hello Judy … not only sensible but very sound advice indeed. We cannot function when run down - thank you Judy - Lindsay
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Judy Ball
Date: 10/15/2020 4:27:00 PM
Thank you so much Lindsay. God Bless, JB
Date: 10/2/2020 12:02:00 PM
Awesome couplets Judy. It’s good help others it’s true, but remember to look after yourself too. Belle
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Judy Ball
Date: 10/11/2020 5:33:00 PM
Thank you so much Belle. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/24/2020 5:04:00 PM
I think I have to take GREAT heed of your poem. We have a small business which need constant attention. I used to have a maid up until the time of covid, so that stopped, and so I do housework in between, but hubby helps a lot. And then my poetry, I adore it, how could I not sit for a couple of hours at night and not do this. So I am pretty exhausted. Great write, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 9/23/2020 3:12:00 PM
Sage advice, Judy. My problem is that I've taken too much time for me ever since COVID hit. A little too rested, I'd say. Great write! :) gw
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Judy Ball
Date: 9/23/2020 3:14:00 PM
Never say there is too much ME tine. Someone might hear you. lol Thanks bunches my friend. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/22/2020 7:44:00 PM
Good to say NO when necessary. One has to be number one, or you end up being incapable of caring for oneself. Then what!! Useful couplets...thanks Pangie xx
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Date: 9/23/2020 2:59:00 PM
Thanks so much Pangie. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/22/2020 12:47:00 PM
This is so true, you can't be your best for others until you take care of yourself. Well penned advice.
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Judy Ball
Date: 9/23/2020 2:52:00 PM
I agree my friend. If you give and give until the well runs dry then three is nothing left for you or anyone else. Thanks bunches. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/22/2020 12:39:00 PM
Yours is a valid point, Judy, and I feel it applies to me, too. I'm unable to say 'no', so I get lumbered with excessive work which leaves me with little 'me time'. ~ Regards // paul
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Date: 9/23/2020 2:45:00 PM
I agree Paul. When you never say no then you get so busy doing things for others none of your own work gets done. Thanks bunches. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/21/2020 1:35:00 PM
Good pen Judy, you bring out thoughts we all should remember. Good to look after ourselves too, it's good to get the cnalamce right! Blessings, Gordon
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Date: 9/21/2020 5:41:00 PM
Thanks bunches Gordon. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/20/2020 4:55:00 PM
Nice start and poetic end...Enjoyed
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Judy Ball
Date: 9/21/2020 5:39:00 PM
Thanks bunches Arturo. God |Bless, |JB
Date: 9/20/2020 2:32:00 PM
My me time is just being here!!And then watching tv!! Remember that saying: If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. I live by that motto!! Good one!
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Date: 9/21/2020 5:32:00 PM
lol That's also my youngest daughter's motto. Thanks bunches Andrea. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/19/2020 11:13:00 PM
Important message, Judy. We must take care of ourselves. ~~
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Date: 9/20/2020 10:02:00 AM
Thanks bunches Victor. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/19/2020 3:28:00 PM
Wise words indeed Judy. I have learned as you have that me time is priceless. I hope you and yours are well.
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Date: 9/19/2020 3:50:00 PM
Thank you so much Daniel. God Bless, JB
Date: 9/19/2020 2:01:00 PM
Judy this is a very important, wise poem. It is so true. We must take care of ourselves and we can give to others easier when we do too. Great poem! :)
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Judy Ball
Date: 9/19/2020 2:17:00 PM
Thank you so much Heidi. God Bless, JB

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