Monday, March 10, 2008
Is time a state of mind?
Anyway, it’s been quite a while since I’ve been to the spa even though I totally love going. And it got me thinking… I outsource a lot of my household tasks so I can spend time with my family, how come I don’t use some of that time for myself? We always say that we have to make time to do the things we want, but even with my time freed up I’m still not doing all the things I want. In addition to having the physical free time, must we also have the mental free time? Is time a state of mind?
Perhaps it’s that when I became a mom, free time suddenly just translates into family time. A good friend of mine always points out that when she gets enough time to herself, she’s a better mom for it. She’s less tired, more patient and more fun. I’ve found the same is true for me. I think I have to make space in my mind to allow myself to let go of the mommy guilt and the ideal that every waking moment should be spent enriching my children’s lives somehow. Not only is that a tall order, it’s totally unrealistic of course. I think making the mental free time for myself is more about letting go and giving myself permission to take the time I’ve made & spend it on myself. After all, outsourcing my household chores and tasks not only supports my family, it supports me (and my sanity)!
Here’s to making time (physically & mentally) & actually taking it for yourself!
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