make more time for myself

I’d like to make an effort to carve just a little time out of my day, every day, and on Sunday’s to just rest my heart, mind, and soul. And listen to my inner voice. I sometimes forget that I’m not just here to serve the world, the world is here to also serve me. So I should take advanatage of that god-given right. I think every day after work, is the best time to rest. I also think that I should steadfastly guard my Sunday afternoons for myself only – no family, no pets, no work, no business, no problems, no distractions, just quiet time to listen to myself.

of getting this goal done in the next 6 months:( trying to get ready for winter- but it is already snowing off and on. Once December comes I won’t have a day off until late march / early April. We have a ton of extra gigs to work and I am not really looking forward to them being the chef I normally work with is on maternity leave and I am not too terribly fond of the new chefs coming in:(
oh to have 2-3 more weeks of decent weather!

Between family, job, the house, and all the other countless things I spend my time on, I’m beginning to realize I’ve started to lose track of myself. I’ve been feeling down, depressed, mopey, etc. I’m not enjoying my time with my family as much as I normally do, and everything seems to take so much effort and energy. I suspect my mood is directly related to not taking enough time for myself. I feel guilty when I do, but I know I need time with friends, time by myself, time to read, time to take a bubble bath, time to just sit and do nothing. I’m going to use this goal to motivate myself to find the time I need for myself.

not putting off my needs for others! and dammit! Iam going to stick to it! I have found in the last week that alot of my not having time for myself is because I put others first. and not just my family… no good. I am done! well.. I know this behavior will take time.. but I am up to the challange!

than any other day I guess.. just find like I am being pulled into directions I don’t want to go. Feel like I am in the “HAVE TO” mode rather than “want to” mode… Really don’t like that mode. Wish I had more time for me.

10:46 pm and 11:46 pm. It is kind of an odd feeling.. two of my girls aren’t home- I am used to celebrating every year with the 5 of us at least, if not a housefull. So I am going to take it easy- fix the chicken pens, have some good food and a big bonfire:) Maybe an improptu ritual late in the night:) The sun sets at 49 mins after midnight and then rises at 3:46 am. 21hrs 03min of daylight hours today…. the north sure is amazing.
It’s going to be a good day:)

Just had a glorious week in North Wales.
It was blue sky weather and the scenery was just breath taking.
Lots of time standing and staring, feet in rivers and oceans, mountains, gardens and more trees than you thought possible.
Beautiful!!

i took some time for myself!I had accually stayed home to clean / organize / plant / etc… instead of going to the war, but I got to chat with some friends and catch up on a few things that weren’t really a priority:) it was nice!

Worked like mad the last few days. Today is my first day off in a while again. Been starting work at 5 am the last 3 days and getting into bed near midnight. Working three jobs a day for three days and two jobs a day for the rest of the week. I felt like I was coming down with something and sure enough on my first day off I have this horrid flu:( Just feel like crap physically- now mentally as well.. I don’t want to do a thing today but sit- yet I am torn between the things I know I would enjoy doing / not doing anything / and the things I SHOULD be doing .. some of which I do enjoy. I must be mentally/physically beat cause I just can’t make up my mind and I feel overwhelmed at the thought of even making the decision. Either or.. I am taking the time I do have for myself and fouling it:( I need a kick in the ass.

was recently devoted to relaxing.
We booked a cottage in Laugharne and spent the best part of 5 days relaxing, walking, talking listening to music and catching up with DVD’s.
We really needed this time as it has been full on since the funeral.
Twas lovely.