Self-care begins with getting enough restorative sleep every night. Restorative sleep means getting 8-9 hours, nightly.  In the first 4 hours of sleep this is used to restore our physical body.  In the last 4 hours, this is used to restore our mind and emotional well-being. For me this means having the energy to do the things I want to accomplish and the ability to get more things done.  This also means that I feel emotional balance and…