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<blockquote data-quote="flutterbee" data-source="post: 135417"><p>There just aren't enough hours in the day, are there? When I was still working, I remember saying (for years) that I would take 20 years off my life if I could get by on working 30 hours a week. I also remember meeting people and someone would ask what are my hobbies. It felt like there was a spotlight on me. Hobbies? I'm a single parent with a difficult child! Who has time for hobbies! I didn't even know what my interests were, let alone explore them. I felt like such a loser. Sigh.</p><p></p><p>It really is little things that make the difference and open up new paths. For example, I never indulged for myself. When I had a date and had nothing to wear and wanted to cancel, I decided that I needed to do some things for me. I was broke with 2 small children. But, I saved and would buy myself some pretty clothes. Did you know I never used to wear dresses or skirts? I didn't think I liked them. I *love* them. And shoes. And body lotions from Bath and Body Works. </p><p></p><p>And it went on from there. It wasn't just about buying myself stuff...cause I couldn't afford to buy much. It was discovering what *I* like and who I am. Instead of being the wife my husband wants me to be or the super-power mother I thought I should be, I discovered the woman I am with passions and needs and desires. Turns out, I am much more than a glorified maid. Imagine that.</p><p></p><p>I didn't have family or friends to turn to for support and I had no money. But, I did carve out enough time in the week to take a bubble bath (with candles and music) at least 3-4 times a week (with my new products from Bath and Body Works). My kids were younger and I put them to bed first. But, as they got older it was just known that I was not to be disturbed during that time. Period. Unless someone was bleeding profusely and/or missing a limb.</p><p></p><p>It was just a time of self-discovery. Of not always putting my needs last.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flutterbee, post: 135417"] There just aren't enough hours in the day, are there? When I was still working, I remember saying (for years) that I would take 20 years off my life if I could get by on working 30 hours a week. I also remember meeting people and someone would ask what are my hobbies. It felt like there was a spotlight on me. Hobbies? I'm a single parent with a difficult child! Who has time for hobbies! I didn't even know what my interests were, let alone explore them. I felt like such a loser. Sigh. It really is little things that make the difference and open up new paths. For example, I never indulged for myself. When I had a date and had nothing to wear and wanted to cancel, I decided that I needed to do some things for me. I was broke with 2 small children. But, I saved and would buy myself some pretty clothes. Did you know I never used to wear dresses or skirts? I didn't think I liked them. I *love* them. And shoes. And body lotions from Bath and Body Works. And it went on from there. It wasn't just about buying myself stuff...cause I couldn't afford to buy much. It was discovering what *I* like and who I am. Instead of being the wife my husband wants me to be or the super-power mother I thought I should be, I discovered the woman I am with passions and needs and desires. Turns out, I am much more than a glorified maid. Imagine that. I didn't have family or friends to turn to for support and I had no money. But, I did carve out enough time in the week to take a bubble bath (with candles and music) at least 3-4 times a week (with my new products from Bath and Body Works). My kids were younger and I put them to bed first. But, as they got older it was just known that I was not to be disturbed during that time. Period. Unless someone was bleeding profusely and/or missing a limb. It was just a time of self-discovery. Of not always putting my needs last. [/QUOTE]
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