Having five children we have obviously had to use the “time out” technique many times. Having the kids sit quietly for a few minutes depending on their age to slow down and change their negative behavior and to apologize for whatever may have happened.
Yesterday I had to give myself a “Time Out“! I knew by how tired I was, physically and mentally my mind and body were absolutely drained and exhausted of all or most hope. As well as being able to think straight and organize my day I was making silly mistakes and taking way to much to heart during the days leading up to yesterday.
After a rough hectic morning I signed out! It was hard to do, I am always on the go, go, go. But I chose, to refuse to think about my business, my home’s many to do’s, the kids chores that were unfinished, as well as some relationship prickers that had been eating away at me.
Every time the thoughts and inner dialogue would start I consciously chose to not think about them and told them Nope not gonna go there today. I went for a little walk with our youngest and then we watched a movie start to finish. Thankfully the weather was gorgeous so I sat outside with my coffee and just “was”. I listened to every birds song and delighted my eyes and artistic spirit with the sunny feast of sunshine sprinkling it’s way down through the trees leaves and gentle breeze. Absorbing and breathing it all in.
The only to do’s I did were a few dishes and breakfast and lunch for the kids at home. By the time our older children came home from school and I felt refreshed and not aggravated with the things that hadn’t been done the day before. When my husband got home we were able to catch up from many days apart. He must have felt the good vibes too, because he zipped to the store to get some goodies for us to make for dinner.
He made a nice clam bake of clams, corn and sweet potatoes, and we treated the kids to Happy meals.
I fell asleep soundly ad easily for the first time in weeks and am refreshed to catch up with so much to do today.
With all this I guess what I am trying to share is We as Mom Business owners have to, HAVE TO take time for ourselves. We give and give to so many people and more that we have to put back some peace in ourselves in order to smile more and not take things so seriously or personally. To be able to give out again and again with more love and patience.
Give yourself a time out! It’s healthy and washes the negativity away, leaving room for hope and happiness again.
All the best,
Rebecca
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