Truth

I need to slow down.

I tend to be an extremely driven person when goals are in front of me. I keep telling myself that I will have more time to be a superhero mom once I get everything on my list done. The truth is, my list is never done. Cape time is now.

Sometimes, motherhood is a struggle when you have dreams to nurture and a business to manage. And yet, my true dreams are to be loved and raise well-rounded human beings from the ground up!

Am I failing?

I’m scared to ask my children the one thing they would say about mom.

I know the answer.

“She’s always working.”

And they would be right.

I need to slow down and enjoy the health and happiness I’ve worked so hard for my family to achieve.

I need to give up the phrase, “In a minute.” And while I’m at it, I’d like to eliminate, “I’m almost done.”

I need to stop looking for acceptance within success.

I need to be enough. An “As-Is” version of myself that can take the time to slow down and play with my boys without putting them on the backburner.

The rest can wait.

Tip

“Take ten.”

A ten minute break.

Ten minutes to plan the day.

Ten minutes of stretching.

Ten minutes of closing your eyes and basking in the sunlight.

Ten minutes for a spontaneous dance party.

Ten minutes cooking something to nurture yourself.

Ten minutes calling someone you love and miss.

Ten minutes doing absolutely nothing.

Ten minutes for a cup of tea.

Don’t deny yourself the daily moment dedicated to a simple rest.

It increases your productivity, mood and sense of happiness.

Such a small investment for a big reward.

Find

Every now and then, I buy something special for myself.

These Stella & Dot angel wings have become a daily reminder of life’s blessings.  And the compliments I’m receiving on the necklace are definitely a mood booster.

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