I love the fall it's a time for new beginnings such a school year, routine is back and everyone is back to where we should be. We tend to eat better, go to bed earlier and I exercise more because I hate the heat. Right now I feel in limbo....out of sorts not quite knowing what is the cause. It dawned on me today with a friend that I feel I am in a growth spurt. New beginnings and endings are coming & I am excited for what is around the corner. My eldest daughter is moving away for school, the middle is in Grade 11 and the yougest is in Grade 8. They are all so excited and so am I for them. As much as I am excited I feel anxious for them it's new...I know they will be fine of course they will.
In this midst of change I thrive on a challenge and enjoy putting myself out there and learning new things.
Right now it's being comfortable and at ease with working on my website, starting a new work-out program...new recipes to try for my family and who knows maybe make chili sauce! Variety is key in my
life and that has made the world of difference. Starting to teach programs for moms with an introduction to coaching. I want to be able to share with others to not dwell on change but to embrace it....go for it and try something new....the world has so much to offer....go out and play!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Finding Balance? Is there such a thing?
Really? Can we find balance? It's not like our cheque book and sometimes these days that isn't balanced either. I have found that when I have too many things on the go and juggling too much I feel overwhelmed.
I feel cranky, out of sorts and not in a good mood. The reason because I used to cram as much as I could in
one day and be completely exhausted at the end. Why? I was putting too much pressure on myself to be the
"do it all!" Who was I trying to please? ME! That's right me. I wanted to hear from others how great of a mom I was, a cook, kept a clean home, a good wife. That was myself esteem wanting to hear that....and over time I did not need to hear it to know that I did well in all of those things without hearing the praise. My life was out of control and screaming for balance. I wanted to feel more in control of my life and what I needed and didn't. My needs had to change and also my perspectives because if I didn't I was on the brink of become sick. And yes I did it I have changed but it has taken time & I still need to watch myself falling in old patterns. I needed to learn "What is important?"" What can wait til' tomorrow?" Go to bed early.
I don't feel guilty for taking the time to take care of me and what my needs are. Can we find balance?
YES we can but you must be willing to make changes....take it from me you must. Take care of YOU!
I feel cranky, out of sorts and not in a good mood. The reason because I used to cram as much as I could in
one day and be completely exhausted at the end. Why? I was putting too much pressure on myself to be the
"do it all!" Who was I trying to please? ME! That's right me. I wanted to hear from others how great of a mom I was, a cook, kept a clean home, a good wife. That was myself esteem wanting to hear that....and over time I did not need to hear it to know that I did well in all of those things without hearing the praise. My life was out of control and screaming for balance. I wanted to feel more in control of my life and what I needed and didn't. My needs had to change and also my perspectives because if I didn't I was on the brink of become sick. And yes I did it I have changed but it has taken time & I still need to watch myself falling in old patterns. I needed to learn "What is important?"" What can wait til' tomorrow?" Go to bed early.
I don't feel guilty for taking the time to take care of me and what my needs are. Can we find balance?
YES we can but you must be willing to make changes....take it from me you must. Take care of YOU!
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