Stepping On The Brakes

I've recently experienced higher levels of stress in my life. Its so easy to get involved with something or volunteer to help somebody and soon enough a little turns into a lot. I can't say I'm at my limit right now but I can definitely see myself headed there which means its time to slow down. If we don't step on the proverbial brakes in our lives we can burn out fast and lose our passion for life. Life is not worth living if you're not living, and part of living is carving out time for yourself. Some ways I intend on changing my habits are to look for times in my day when I can get away from everything and everyone to enjoy peace and quiet and focus myself. Some Questions: Are you carving out time? How are you doing it?