Prioritizing Others Over Yourself Erica’s daily to-do list didn’t include anything for relaxing or reconnecting to herself. Work, home, and kids were the focus of her days. She was completely missing from her list. Suggested Boundary Erica could schedule time for herself every day, engaging in a quick morning routine. For example: Do a wake-up stretch (two minutes). Meditate or sit quietly (two minutes). Read something inspirational (two minutes).