Sounds nearly impossible! And, to be honest, I think it IS without support from other women.
I believe wholeheartedly that in order to be the best mom & wife I'm capable of being, I need to first be the best woman I'm capable of being. When I've taken care of myself, by connecting with other women/moms who understand my struggles, my joys & my insecurities (because they have them too!), I am sooo much more fun for my family to be around! When I take time to acknowledge that I am a woman, not just a mom and a wife, then I remember that I am young, fun, sexy, happy, funny... ALIVE!
It's so important to have that support of other women.... we really are from two different worlds... men & women. No matter how hard they try, they just will never understand us in the same way as our girlfriends can. Without speaking a word, our girlfriends can authenticate us...giving value to our efforts, validating our sorrows, joining us in laughter.
When I have taken time for me, whether I am doing a favorite activity like scrapbooking with my girlfriends, or dancing with my husband, I am 100% more patient & loving towards my family & 100% more productive & energized taking care of my mom/wife responsibilities. And the opposite is true also. The less time I set aside for doing things just for me, the more irritable & impatient I become.
I came across this quote today by Doris Roberts...
"I think women are taught to ask permission about everything.
We don't realize that we are entitled and we do have a say in our lives."
And don't forget, an effective mom keeps her schedule open for her children & spouse, but remembers to add in wiggle room for herself to keep everyone happy!
~ And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. ~
Nelson Mandela
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