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A Date With Myself
A Date With Myself
Waking up from the alarm clock way too early, throwing yourself into the
shower and getting dressed in 2 seconds, waking up the kids, preparing
sandwiches to school, waking up the kids trial number two (and hopefully the
last one), helping them get out of bed, changing diapers, preparing clothes,
making sure they brushed their teeth and hair, serving breakfast, loading
everyone in the car and making sure the amount of kids match the amount of
school bags, dropping them off at school and / or kindergarten.
Sound familiar?
How come we have time for everything and everyone but ourselves?
We are used to putting others first. It's hard to prioritize ourselves, especially
as a parent, and not feel guilty about it however it's a not a luxury, it's a must
which we shouldn't feel guilty about.
So what is a date with myself? Well it's NOT tidying the kids' bedrooms or
going through emails. It means different things to different people. It could be
going for a run, a trip to the cinema, a night at the pub with friends or having a
massage, anything you enjoy.
It's important to take time for yourself even if it's only half an hour a week. It
could be catching up with something that's a treat, like having a long bath,
reading a book, or taking a walk.
The second option is Face Down meaning the cards are unseen and therefore
randomly picked. This option enables us to open up to another perspective on
our life that did not previously lie in our field of vision however, may be less
effective for those whom randomness clashes with their logical tendencies and
can therefore generate resistance.
Both options work great! It is up to you to decide which one you prefer.
1. Ask yourself what works in my life right now. When we talk about what
works in your life, we're actually asking you to take a moment to look only at
the half filled glass. Look at the things we usually take for granted and forget,
things we no longer notice when we get up each morning (for example: what a
beautiful sunrise, my children are healthy, I have the best boss…)
3. If anything is possible – what should I wish for my life right now? It could be
in any aspect, big or small, short term or long term. What would give you the
pause you need, the battery recharge you long for?
Enjoy!