“I have so much to do today, I think I’ll take a nap.” As a single, full-time mom who is also self-employed, I’m not going to deny it, there is a lot on my plate. Over the years I have become an expert at getting it done. Laundry for tomorrow, cupcakes for a birthday celebration in school, a computer assignment for work, stuffing envelopes or helping kids complete homework; I know the pressure of pushing yourself to the breaking point. In fact, in recent years I've learned to say to myself once or twice a month, “I have so much to do today, I think I’ll take a nap.” And you know what, I do. Sometimes the amount of work that needs to be done is so overwhelming that I can’t even begin to start knocking it out. That’s about the time I decide to lay down and take a rest. Rest is so important to our attitudes, work capabilities, physical well-being and health. I've fallen into the pit of pushing myself too hard for too many days too many times. In the end, my health paid the … [Read more...]
Procrastination: Getting in Your Own Way
Are you a procrastinator? Procrastination is one of my biggest faults. It's something I face every single day. I have a laundry list of things to do each day, goals to reach and other things I want to accomplish. However, sometimes I get in my own way. What Is Procrastination? First, we'll define procrastination. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary it is defined as: to be slow or late about doing something that should be done : to delay doing something until a later time because you do not want to do it, because you are lazy, etc. Let's pause right here. Lazy?! While I feel like I am far from lazy, admittedly, my procrastination does ultimately result in laziness. Now that we know exactly what we're dealing with, I can assure you that I never want to be a part of a noun which has the synonym Lazy. That is far from my mind when I'm giving myself excuses as to whether or not I should mop the floor now or later. Let's face the facts: if I'm putting off mopping the … [Read more...]
15 Ways to Exercise with a Busy Mom Schedule
Incorporating exercise into an already busy mom schedule is tough for many. For some, it's just not a priority, but in essence, it should be. I know what it is like to be a busy mom with a to-do list that never seems to be completely checked off at the end of each day! I am busy with homeschooling, writing, being a housewife, working, laundry, and all the other many tasks we moms have on a daily basis! However, we cannot make busyness the priority over our health and stress levels. We must have balance and make small changes to incorporate exercise, non stressful activities, and down time--or we will burn out! 15 easy ways for busy moms to implement exercise into their schedule: 1. Exercise first thing in the morning before anyone is up. Think of this as your alone time to free your mind and body of distractions and unnecessary clutter. Exercising in the morning will give you the extra boost of energy to help you through the day. 2. Wear ankle weights and wrist weights when … [Read more...]
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