I need to be back to myself, and how can I do that? Well, I know I feel at times like I am not me. You get what I mean, feeling a little off-balanced. Out of sorts I would say. Just that I felt better about myself last year than I did this year. I know when I really think about it, I knew what I wanted and how to go about it. Now, I just don’t know exactly where I am headed and what I want.
I know when I feel a bit funky, then I need to start doing some self-care. Some ME time just for me, and not to worry about others. What makes me happy and relaxed, I love to walk and listen to music. So that sounds like a plan. So I will go for a walk in the morning and take my cell for music and headphones to listen by myself. Sometimes, take the time to enjoy the scenery around me also. Or even just acknowledge the birds flying around and look at nature.
So when I feel like it has relaxed me, then I figured out what the problem was. I get caught up in the whole household of things going on. I stopped taking care of me and more or less worried about everyone else. No one worries about me, but me. So when the walk helps me, I know I need to do that more. I caught it early enough to be able to come back from almost being stressed out. Look for the little cues you know you are getting stressed. Before you get too far and can’t relax enough to be ok. Remember you matter, and you are no good to everyone if you are mad and just at the end of your rope.
I do alot of work to get myself back to myself. I know when I feel alright again, I feel balanced and not off anymore.
How Can I Change
I can make more time for myself, now that I am aware that I am not. Even go as far as scheduling it in. Cause I do that for all my work appts and such. So why not for my time too. Even if it is just to go for a walk, or watch a movie I have been meaning to watch.
Whatever your own time means to you:
- take a moment just to feel more relaxed and more calm.
- even just some breathing exercises work
- something as simple as painting your nails.
- 5 minutes of reading
- short walk outside
- enjoy a cup of tea
- run a aroma diffuser to change your air in your space
- a Bubble Bath
- or even a day of a Movie Marathon
- Binge watch something your enjoy
I know being a Mom has me thinking go go go. I know there is always something that needs my attention. I started to think that it seems like everyday I am always doing or saying something that has to do with being a Mom. That is when I started to think when do I get a break. When does being a mom get a day off. Never, even when I hide in my room I don’t get left alone or someone has something to ask.
So I have learned to take the little 5-10 minutes that I can get. Take my relax moment and enjoy that one moment to relax. Believe me, it does work and I find I am more relaxed and not so stressed. Not ready to go off and scream at anyone anymore. Just find what works for you to make you relax, cause we all need it. Even if it’s just for a moment.
Now You Realize Your Not Yourself
Now is the time you change it because you acknowledge that it is happening. Cause you ask-
- how can I change? So embrace it and change it, for the better.
- Be more balanced, and more yourself than you were before. A better person for it and others will notice this also. Always remember to take time for yourself and that you do need it and you are worth it!!!
- Try and add some self-care into your daily routine and that way you never lose yourself again and all will be great again. Back to myself is a good thing.
When do Moms get to Relax
Whenever possible you can relax. Just remembering to do it, is the hard part. We are always on the go and never slow down. Especially if you have little ones around. I have older kids now and it may have changed a little, but not much. No more running around but I am still needed.
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