Welcome to Canada's Balance Challenge.
We're just three days in and already the response has been tremendous.
For the week of November 1, The Globe and Mail is issuing a challenge to Canadians: Each day, take some time for yourself.
We'll offer a daily suggestion - but if it doesn't work for you, try something that does. As long as it puts you or family first, it counts.
Try it out and then let us know how it goes in our comments section. You can even send us a photo or video of you enjoying your newfound "me" time.
Wednesday's challenge: Exercise for 30 minutes
No, you don't have to hit the gym or dig your running shoes out of the closet. If you can, great. But if you haven't exercised in a while, it's not a good idea to push yourself. Instead, aim for brisk walk at lunch or after dinner. Or shoot some hoops with the kids. You can even break it into two 15-minute chunks. So go for it: You'll feel great.
From Tuesday's challenge: Leave work on time:
Monday's challenge: Take a 15-minute coffee break