Wanting to slow down and be alone

Lately I have felt a slave to my todo list. The stress at work has been mounting in the past two weeks that essentially forced me into a little breakdown over the weekend. My long days seem full of other peoples needs and no time for myself, my interests or my thoughts. This todo list I created, I agreed to, I volunteered for. And all of a sudden it hits me that its all too much. I can't keep going at this pace.

So I'm trying to say no more. Today I was asked to lunch from a friend, I said yes and then realized, this was one hour for myself and called her back to say no. This was really difficult for me, I hate to agree to something and then have to change my mind. But I am happy I did so. Its one hour to go for a walk, have a coffee and not think about someone else's happiness.