* Avoid distractions throughout your day.

* Don’t use the snooze button.

* Schedule it as part of your day! 15 minutes in the morning or after the kids go to bed, even during your lunch break. Make it part of the to-do list so it doesn’t get skipped.

* Make it easier by having relaxing things nearby, a book in the car, your knitting in a tote bag, your ipod or headphones in your bag, whatever is you need to help you relax when a free moment arises.

* Give yourself permission to relax, often we think we can’t relax because things need to get done.

* Go to bed early, a good nights sleep makes everything easier.

* Don’t take on more work than you can handle, a lot of moms are guilty of doing this thinking they can squeeze it in.

* Keep a time log, or a journal to archive your daily tasks and then you can go back and find spots in your daily routine to save time, incorporate relaxing, and improve the routine in general.

* Delegate! At home or at work when you’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed delegate a task or two out to a co-worker, one of the kids, or a spouse.

* Saying no is okay, don’t get pressured into extras. You need to take care of yourself too.

* Get up before everyone else to give yourself 15 minutes to read, have a cup of coffee, or anything you want to do.