I've had this post floating around my brain for a while now, and it feels good to finally get it down on, er...paper.
As a working Momma of two little ones, it is easy for things to get away from me. I find that from the moment I wake up, I am running non stop. Not a bad thing, in general, but I'm usually just spinning my wheels-going from one task to another. When I finally stop, I take a look around and realize that nothing feels completed. Dishes may be done, but toys are everywhere. Toys might be put away, but laundry is overflowing from the basket. Every task completed comes at the sacrifice of something else being incomplete.
I realize that this is probably the norm in most homes. Honestly, I have learned to embrace the messy house and occasional chaos in my home. My kids are happy and that's all that matters, right?
Right! Or is it?
As mothers, we often sacrifice our own health and wellness to take care of our home and family or ALSO go to work! I get it. Even something like a home fitness video is difficult to do unless kiddos are napping. And please...the last thing I want to do when I finally get that time to myself is exercise. If we're being honest, I want to (and sometimes do) sit on the couch and watch Dateline NBC while eating Cheetos. Seriously.
Diet? I try to eat a well-balanced diet but again, time. Do you know what I had for lunch yesterday? The crust off of my 3-year-old's peanut butter and jelly. Yup.
But this sacrifice of self cannot go on forever. I know what you're thinking- I will sacrifice anything, including my own health, for the happiness and health of my children. Me too. But is that beneficial for our kids? We are not heroes by putting our needs last.
My family is the most important thing to me, and they deserve the best version of me. In order to give them that, I have to make my health a priority. At very least, what an awesome example to set-actually showing them that health and wellness is important!
My nutritional program kickoff begins soon. It's simple to follow, so I won't miss a beat in daily life, which is just what I need! I'm nervous but excited as I think this will be life-changing in more ways than one. I don't quite know what to expect, but hey...I'm just following This Unfamiliar Road and I know it will be GREAT!
As a working Momma of two little ones, it is easy for things to get away from me. I find that from the moment I wake up, I am running non stop. Not a bad thing, in general, but I'm usually just spinning my wheels-going from one task to another. When I finally stop, I take a look around and realize that nothing feels completed. Dishes may be done, but toys are everywhere. Toys might be put away, but laundry is overflowing from the basket. Every task completed comes at the sacrifice of something else being incomplete.
I realize that this is probably the norm in most homes. Honestly, I have learned to embrace the messy house and occasional chaos in my home. My kids are happy and that's all that matters, right?
Right! Or is it?
As mothers, we often sacrifice our own health and wellness to take care of our home and family or ALSO go to work! I get it. Even something like a home fitness video is difficult to do unless kiddos are napping. And please...the last thing I want to do when I finally get that time to myself is exercise. If we're being honest, I want to (and sometimes do) sit on the couch and watch Dateline NBC while eating Cheetos. Seriously.
Diet? I try to eat a well-balanced diet but again, time. Do you know what I had for lunch yesterday? The crust off of my 3-year-old's peanut butter and jelly. Yup.
But this sacrifice of self cannot go on forever. I know what you're thinking- I will sacrifice anything, including my own health, for the happiness and health of my children. Me too. But is that beneficial for our kids? We are not heroes by putting our needs last.
My family is the most important thing to me, and they deserve the best version of me. In order to give them that, I have to make my health a priority. At very least, what an awesome example to set-actually showing them that health and wellness is important!
My nutritional program kickoff begins soon. It's simple to follow, so I won't miss a beat in daily life, which is just what I need! I'm nervous but excited as I think this will be life-changing in more ways than one. I don't quite know what to expect, but hey...I'm just following This Unfamiliar Road and I know it will be GREAT!
