Commitments
We can't do everything! We need to learn how to say No without feeling guilty about it sometimes. The next time someone asks you to do something, take a moment pause, take stock, and ask yourself if you are already stretched thin. If so, then please say no and don't feel guilty about it. Just because you are talented doesn NOT mean that you have to do ...
I'm making a commitment to take more time for myself. All day long, I take care of other people and put myself on the backburner. I will make sure I take time out of the day for myself, whether that is reading a book for 30 minutes that I have been wanting to get to or zoning out to music while I get dinner ready.
Are mornings hectic at your house like they are at mine? The last thing I have time for most mornings are exercise or to prepare healthy food for the day. I used to get up an hour before the kids EVERY MORNING! It was great! Then I felll out of the habit and now my morning are not so great. During this hour I would exercise for 20-30 minutes, take like 5-10 minutes ...
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Most Recent Comments
Hi @RSASANURSE great commitment!! What steps are you taking?
awesome, my mother has a garden where I get a lot of fresh produce
@Catherinesuh Awesome! Are your family outings a regular event?
@Davien Great work! Keep it up!
@Jasmine Vasquez I agree with Kelda below, you should try to start living now! Even if it's just setting a little time aside each week for relaxing as a family, or just you if you need it.