From Overwhelmed to Overjoyed | by Erin Cox Carpool. Doctor appointments. Deadlines. Clean the house. Gifts to purchase. The to-do list goes on and on, especially for crazy busy mamas. We can get to the point where we feel empty…as though our life is no longer our own. That’s when we start to lose touch with ourselves and some even lose themselves to motherhood. Enter self-love and self-care. These two things can shift everything, especially our perspective. Love yourself enough to take care of mind, body, and spirit first. It’s not selfish, it’s survival…no - thrival! I know it’s not a word, but life is far too much of a glorious gift to simply survive. When you are taking time for rest, exercise, spirituality, creativity, and all those things that make you YOU, then you can step back in to the whirlwind of daily life coming from a place of centeredness and peace. Where do you begin? Start by calming the mind. Take time alone, even if it’s early morning before the house wakes. Simply sit and breathe, and repeat mantras that affirm what you need for the day, such as, “I am calm and peaceful,” “I am joyful,” “I am an amazing mother,” “I am a huge success,” and “I am effective and under control,” and most importantly, “I am love.” When you feel the suffocating feeling of stress and being completely overwhelmed, take a break and re-center. Put the kids down for a nap or put them to bed early and have a cup of tea while reading your favorite magazine. Journal. Take a bath. Dream. Make it a daily priority to live with more joy! Everything else will fall into place.
Posted on: Sat, 06 Jul 2013 13:26:40 +0000
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