It's no secret that moms have the hardest job on the planet. Caring for the next generation takes every ounce of energy you have, and all that hard work can leave you feeling depleted at the end of the day. Taking time for yourself is incredibly important. You can't pour from an empty cup. But finding time for yourself when you don't have a partner to share the parenting load with can seem nearly impossible. That's what makes "me time" even more crucial for single moms. Without allowing any time for self-care, your physical and mental health can both start to suffer. Declining physical and mental health can lead to problems like depression, anxiety, chronic headaches and other ailments. Eventually these problems will begin taking away time from what matters most- your children. Making time for yourself isn't selfish- it's necessary. If you don't recharge your mind, body, and soul, you'll eventually become so burnt out that you won't ...