As a new year has begun everyone seems to have goals they want to achieve. I don't normally do resolutions because I fail at them miserably. I have great intentions with them, but I just can't quite do the follow through. I like to focus on a word for the year. I was throwing around a phrase, but I keep coming back to BALANCE.
I started to work on this last year, but as the year went on I began to feel overwhelmed with everything I was trying to do. These are some things I hope to find balance with this year.
More time intentionally focused on the kids, and less time with distractions.
More time reading the Bible,and less time reading useless stuff on my phone.
More time listening to others, and less time interrupting others with interjections in the conversation.
More purchasing of Fair Trade items, and less spending on items that may not treat their workers with dignity and respect.
More time educating myself on topics that matter to me, and less time feeling like I need to tackle the world.
More time being me, and less time worrying about what others think.
This phrase as well...
Yes, I can take time for self-care, and yes, I can still be a good mom.
Anyone else struggle with "mom-guilt"? I have a hard time going for a run or taking an hour to myself here or there when I know the kids are home. Or when I walk in the door from work and it looks like a tornado came through, and I barely have the energy to make supper, spend some time with the family, and get some work done before the next day.
When I do take time for self-care though, I'm finding I'm actually being a better mom because I'm not feeling as stressed and overwhelmed.
BALANCE!
So help me out! Keep me accountable and call me out on these if you want. It helps to have support and encouragement.
My plan is to share more on this blog this year, especially about topics that are my passion. I hope you enjoy reading them. Here we go...
