Top 10 Everyday Solutions for the Everyday Hero

1. Relish food. Food is a pleasure, not a foe. Rid yourself of strict diets and restrictive eating. Eating well - and eating enough - energizes every day.
2. Enjoy movement. Dance, stroll, stretch, garden - whatever you choose gives you a health boost.
3. Appreciate your beauty. Cast off negative attitudes about your body. Admire it, dress it, groom it and pamper it. Do it now, rather than later.
4. Trust yourself. Tune in to your inner signals. You'll discover when you've eaten enough, need a long walk or require more rest.
5. Savor some down time. It's all about you … a nap, a massage, a good book or a bubble bath leave you relaxed, refreshed and ready for your responsibilities.
6. Decompress stress. When you feel overwhelmed, pause for some perspective. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Even a small break helps restore calm and clarity.
7. Give up guilt. An unread report, a dusty house or a fast food meal for the kids doesn't make you a bad person.
   
8. Focus on your priorities. Say no to requests that overburden you. Protect and cherish time for your loved ones - and for yourself.
9. Ask for help. Don't try to be a superhero. Even Everyday Heroes don't have to do it all themselves. Family, friends and neighbors usually are glad to lend a hand - just as you do for them.
10. Remember you're #1! As Lucille Ball sagely said, "Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world."