It’s so easy to get bogged down by every day life, by the schedules and the demands and the circumstances that we grow so accustom to. We don’t even realize that these things can fog our view and make us lose sight of ourselves and the things that make us genuinely happy.

So do yourself a favor – take a break. Whatever kind of break you can. Whether that means taking a week long vacation, a weekend getaway, a night out with friends, or even going on a 20 minute walk after you get out of work. You need that time to yourself so that you can subconsciously reevaluate and unwind; so that you can remember to laugh with your friends, tell those you care about that you love them, and live and embrace each moment as it presents itself.