Don't Forget To Take Time Out For You!
By Aurelia
Williams
As mothers we play so many different roles and most of us
don't take time off that we deserve. Just think about it we
play doctor, cook, chauffeur, teacher, lawyer, and the occasional
referee as well.
I bet you can remember the last time you did a load of laundry,
the last time one of you little ones gave you a hug or perhaps
the last time one of your little ones did a little artwork
on the wall (smile) but when was the last time you took time
out for you?
It is very important to be sure to take time out for yourself.
I made a vow awhile ago to be sure to take time for myself
away from home. I have a loving husband and 4 children - ages
5, 13, 17 & 19 and I do something for myself monthly (sometimes
more). Whether I am alone or with girlfriends I find the time
that I spend dedicated to me to be priceless.
I love 'Girls Day out'! This is where you pal around with
your friend or friends and just have fun (childless fun).
Just imaging being able to drink an entire cup of tea or coffee
before it gets cold or actually eating your entire meal without
having to share it. It isn't selfish to carve out a little
'me time' - it is actually a great way to nurture yourself
and a wonderful way to rejuvenate yourself as well.
You remember that saying? If mama' ain't happy, nobody is
happy? Well, I tend to agree with it so I try to take time
off when I can to replenish my mind, body and spirit. Usually
after just a few hours out alone, I can be found cruising
home in my van smiling and singing to the radio! I fell totally
renewed, rejuvenated and ready to tackle just about ANYTHING
(accept the laundry that might be screaming at me - I just
yell back and tell it that I will handle it later).
Be sure to steal a few hours for yourself to get away. If
for some reason you can't leave the house perhaps just take
some quiet time for yourself after the children are in bed
and treat yourself to a good book, a bubble bath a nice movie
or anything else that you get enjoyment from.
Take care and have fun!
Aurelia Williams is the mom of four busy children, a Personal
Life Coach and the owner of Real Life Solutions http://www.reallifesolutions.net
which is an informational site that also offers products,
articles and a great newsletter. You can also hear Aurelia
daily on the WAHM Talk Radio show http://www.wahmtalkradio.com
she is the Resident Life Coach.
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