As I am working with my clients everyday, I realize that so many of us busy moms make ourselves martyrs. We give everything to everyone, but ourselves. We go to work, rush somewhere afterward. Pick up our kids. Cook supper. Housework, laundry. The list goes on. Sound familiar? As I was listening to a podcast the other day about making yourself a priority something she said truly resonated with me. She was talking about on a flight the airline attendant instructs you to put your oxygen mask on first before you help anyone else. The reason for that being if you can't breath then how can you help anyone else? That is true for us as women. How can we give everyone we love the best of us if we never take time to give ourselves the best? I was guilty of this for years. As I was approaching the big 40 and decided to work on my health by losing weight and exercising I realized that I had neglected myself for years. It was ok to schedule myself gym time, and go to lunch with a friend. I went on a trip to Florida to visit with a friend. I had never traveled alone like that. It was great. I was just LeAnn. I didn't remember the last time that had happened. Instead of it making me feels guilty I learned to enjoy and appreciate those times that I gave back to myself. What is that one thing that you can do for yourself? The thing that you have wanted to do but felt guilty? I encourage you to catch up with and old friend. Take time for a massage. Schedule a hair appointment. Whatever it is that nourishes you and see how much better you feel. How much more patience you have with your kids and your husband. Its amazing how a little self care really makes a difference.
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