If you feel discouraged, it’s time to get to a comfortable place and rest. Give yourself permission to let go and just be. Mindfulness helps, even if only for a few minutes. Learn to meditate; practice yoga; take a short, brisk walk. You must do these things to show self-love.
Love is the answer; it begins with self-love. You cherish your loved ones, yet you feel overwhelmed and drained. It’s time to give what yogis call loving-kindness to yourself.
I was always trying to fill the cup of others. I felt drained and exhausted. I was really empty and discouraged. Then, I discovered two things: meditation and the concept of cherishing myself so I can pour from my cup and still cherish others once I feel refreshed.
My husband and I posted a note to remind us. Right there on the refrigerator, it says, “Cherish or perish.” Cherish yourself for a few minutes a day. Carve out the time. You must!
What if I became too exhausted to take care of others anymore? If my cup was empty, and I was running on empty, how could I pour and share with others?
The answer? I learned to take breaks, and you can too. Replace the cloak of darkness and doubt with your superhero cape of loving-kindness. Cherish or perish.
What brings you joy? What has brought you joy in the past that you would like to recapture?
I invite you to respond if you would like to schedule a strategy call. We can discuss your goals together. I could JOYn you on your path to ease in parenting. JOY: Just One You.