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8 top tips for mum me time over Christmas

A mum’s life is a hectic one and Christmas can add to the chaos, but follow these easy tips to grab some peace over the festive season

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Posted: 9 September 2011
by Liz Stansfield

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Sometimes it can seem like you’re juggling the world – baby, hubby, work, home… the list can seem endless. “When you’ve got a young family, it’s normal to feel like you don’t have time to do, or finish, anything for yourself,” says life coach Joyce Campbell (www.joycecampbell.co.uk). “But if you wait for a quiet moment to have some me-time, that moment might never come. It’s not selfish to take some time for yourself, in fact it’s essential to keep you sane.” Taking five can can make you more focused and relaxed, so why not…

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