Holly, you have had some brilliant advise here. I cannot add much to this all, but sometimes I too get too stressed.... I have a dear friend who sometimes drives me up the wall, and he manages to always achieve that just when I have loads on and loads to do. After getting angry, and blowing my top, and sharing my woes with some understanding friends, I find that I must take "ME TIME", and thus I manage to recharge my batteries by locking my front door, and not leaving the house till I am "fully recharged", had a physical, mental and emotional rest, done what I want to do, and pottered around my home and garden at my, at that moment, desired pace. I realise that this probably is an impossibility for many, but thankfully it is possible for me...... And I take advantage of this, and it is my means of self preservation, and getting things back in balance.
We, women, are pretty remarkable creatures, but we cannot do everything!! Sometimes enough is enough!! And we need to rest, and close ourselves off from all the hubbub..... We need "ME TIME".....
Take care of yourself Holly!