(HealthDay News) -- If you're the type of person who is always doing things for others, you need to find time for yourself, experts say.

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this advice:

• Try to maintain a healthy balance between work and your personal life.
• Find the time to foster important relationships.
• Don't be afraid to seek help from others when you need it.
• Exercise and practice relaxation techniques, which will help lower stress.
• Keep an open mind, and be willing to try new hobbies and activities.
• Ask your family doctor for help when it's needed.