This last week was exhausting for me! It was filled with working full time, running kids to soccer practice and dance, taking care of a horse, cleaning the house, dealing with fighting kids, play dates, and homework.
I was doing all that I could to just stay above water; there were some days that I didn’t get home until 7:30. By that time I was done with everything and to make matters worse, it felt like I wasn’t appreciated for all that I did.
I felt like I had given everything that I possibly had. The only responses that I seemed to get was, “I need this” “Do I have to?” “I don’t want to!” “Mom!! she’s touching me!” “I need you to go to the store and get me _________.” I longed to hear “thank you” or “you’re awesome.”
Who’s With Me?
How many times do you have weeks like this? As moms we usually give so much of ourselves and for this reason, we are totally wiped and tumble into bed exhausted.
One problem that I run into is that by the end of the day or week, I’m so tired that I don’t want to do anything for myself. How do I find enough time or energy to take a breather?
A second problem, I feel guilty if I do take time for myself.
Does anyone else feel this way? Please tell me I’m not the only one! So how do we change? Let’s talk change NOW!!!!
Just Say NO!
One big way to change this is to say NO!!! Nancy Reagan said once, “Just say No!” She used it in context of saying no to drugs, but I’ve taken it in a different way. It is ok to tell people that you just can’t do it. You don’t have to be the super mom that does everything for everyone. If you are too stressed or tired, there is nothing wrong with saying NO.
This week, I challenge you to “Just Say No” to ONE THING. Once you have done it, comment and tell me what it was that you said no to. Tell me how it made you feel. At first you’ll feel guilty, but then you’ll feel a million times lighter, I PROMISE!!!!
Every year, I coach my littles in AYSO soccer. This year, I have been working on my masters degree and adding one more thing to my plate seemed unbearable. I guiltily said “no” to coaching. However, it has been amazing for my mind and spirit! There is one less thing that I have to do. There is one less stress on my plate, but it’s all because I chose to say NO!
What Will You Do?
This coming weekend, my kids have soccer games, parties and chores. I am planning on telling them that they need to pick one. This is my “Just say no” for the week. What’s yours!? Choose one RIGHT NOW, so that you can get a little of your life back.
Just in case you need a little more of a boost to let you know how amazing you are, here’s another reassurance!
Remember! Don’t forget to comment down below and tell me how it made you feel!
If you need a little extra pick me up, these chocolate covered Oreos are to die for!!!!