3.
Putting yourself first and say
“No” more often
Saying ‘No thanks’ with a smile is a very freeing
feeling. It takes preparation and planning to
say No with ease and grace so preparing a ‘go
to’ phrase is important. Having a shared family
schedule with your partner makes it easier if
you scheduled in time for yourself in advance
and your family is on board. Ensure you do
at least one thing just for yourself regularly.
Whether it be a yoga class, walking group or a
regular movie date with some friends. Prioritise
yourself first so you can be your own version
of a super mum (without the mythical cape). It
will take some planning and asking for help.
Overcommitting myself
was my biggest problem.
Not a smart move. In
the words of Dr Phil “If
mama ain’t happy no one
is happy”.
What do I need to do to take
care of myself?
Besides exercise, eating well and adequate
sleep, what else do you require to keep you
sane and emotionally centred. For me it is the
chance to escape to my bed with a book for
a few hours and tune out from the world. I
can highly recommend Gary Chapman’s Love
Language’s quiz www.5lovelanguages.com. I
realised that quality time is one of my love
language’s so I booked myself a regular group
of friends who go to the movies for the Chicks
at the Flicks.
What one thing can you schedule for yourself?
Book it in now!
Fiona Hall is a married mum of two
boys and runs a business called Kiffin.
She is in the process of completing her
first book. “Ditch the mummy guilt”
and will be running workshops for
mums in Oct of 2013.
To connect with Fiona -call 948 6278
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