As a completely overwhelmed, sick, too busy mom, I realized what was keeping my one little shred of sanity. It's having something to look forward to.
I don't mean something big, like a vacation, though that certainly helps. Right now, money is tough, so I look forward to weekend evenings when my husband and I play free online poker. It's fun, it's free and I enjoy it. We also have something brewing that I cannot mention yet, but suffice it to say that it gives me something to possibly look forward to. Not only that, but is a good mind blank - a good way to have something outside of my norm to think about.
This made me think about how important it is for ALL moms, but especially moms of kids with special needs. We have soooooo much going on all the time, that it is crucial that we give our brains a break.
Joan Celebi, of the Special Needs Parent Coach, addressed this today too. She recommends starting small and putting yourself first - read the entire entry here, and you should because she discussed a personal action plan.
So, I have my ::something:: in place - do you?
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