Editor note: Hi lovelies! I'm trying something new and I'm calling it: #guestpicks. 🎉This is a special issue guest-edited and curated by my fabulous self-care coach Kandice Cole. Enjoy! --Hey y’all! 👋🏾 I’m Kandice Cole, and I am excited to be doing the first #guestpicks ever! No pressure, right?To be honest, I am still feeling the residual effects of mercury retrograde/full moon energy. For the past couple of weeks, my mind has felt foggy. Juggling #momlife and #entrepreneurlife, has left me feeling especially busy this week.Thankfully, I am learning to notice my overwhelm cues (for me: procrastination, not being able to focus, and laughing less) more quickly and giving myself what I need. Viewing myself with curiosity rather than shame has been such an important part of my self care. These kinds of days (and weeks) happen. It is important that I give myself extra love along the way.So, how do I practice self care when my calendar is limited with time for me? I am loving the time I have and getting creative about making space for myself.Right now, that looks like giving myself more than enough time to get a task done. Instead of promising something in two days, I ask for a week. Instead of allotting 20 minutes to something, I am giving myself 45-60 minutes. This gives me space to breathe, plus it allows my brain time to process in the midst of all the fogginess, which I know will eventually pass.If you find yourself in a place of overwhelm, know that it is okay. Even if you can’t magically clear your calendar, consider where you can give yourself room. Take several small breaks during the day. Give yourself more time on deadlines that are in your control. You might consider rescheduling a call. Prioritize the top 3 things you must do. Then, focus on getting those things done and make peace with the non-priority things taking more time. Be curious about what you need and give to yourself generously.On to the picks!