To all the amazing women out there that do it all: wake up early in the morning to get the children clothed, fed, and off to school..go to work for 8+ hrs at a job that sucks them dry, rush home to help with homework, while cooking dinner, making lunches, signing notes, taking children to various activites, in and out of carseats, nursing ouwees, nursing a baby, baths, combing hair, bed time stories, cleaning the house, washing laundry, etc. to then complain to someone at the end of the day how exhausted you are.
If this sounds like your typical day...STOP and think what's missing from this list?
If you realize you didn't take one moment for yourself just to breathe, you're right on point. I am this woman. But it dawned on me that at the end of the day there is no academy award for doing it all alone to exhaustion. We must learn to say "no", ask for help DIRECTLY, and rejuvenate our spirits. With a cup half empty what more can you give to others? It can start with little things:
1. Pray when you first get out of bed them breathe fresh air for 5min
2. Take a bath at night at least once a week
3. Have your children massage your feet (maybe a $1 entices them lol)
4. Take a evening walk
5. Journal
6. Tea in the back yard with some music
7. Dance at home to your favorite music
Career, children household, and for some of us, live-in significant other. Take time to take time for yourself, because it really is important for your mental and physical health! We spend a lot of time taking care of others, and doing a little something for ourselves every day helps to create balance in an often hectic world. Even 10 - 15 minutes a day, before everyone gets up, after everyone is put down for the night, sometime in the middle if you can manage it... you'll be so glad that you developed the habit of a bit of "Me time". Just do it!
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