Self-care. Yes, this word is over used today and it is loosing its true meaning. For me, self-care as an introvert and empath means taking time alone for my self daily. Correct, the daily part is critical to my wellbeing. This real-life application looks like waking up early (5am) to run, practice yoga, workout, read my bible, pray, journal, plan the day ahead. I am surprised at how calmed I am by this simple routine I use as a staple to start my day. Recently, I added strict guidelines instead of just trying to get up an hour or 2 before everyone else. With teens who want to chat late into the night this can be a struggle. My remedy is finding time for a nap.
Family. The connection I strive to foster in our home is the glue that holds my life together. When this is broken, damaged, or just strained, I feel it deeply. Maintaining one-on-one time daily, stopping for chats, meeting needs, providing experiences and finding items is the day to day acts that build our connection. It goes without saying meals, games, supplies, and adventures are key features to this bond. The stakes are raised with detailed conversations about relationships and ideals with older kids. As well as bigger adventures with larger price tags that can be stressful. Prayer and breathing are my coping mechanisms for this.
Homeschooling/Unschooling. Basically education is my life's work. Accessing, monitoring, observing, learning, creating opportunities, understanding needs and requirements are the constants in mind. This now means aiding my kids in building their individual businesses. I am happy to be the one holding this space, but is the most overwhelming of my priorities. Knowing that I chose to experiment with education in my home and am beginning to see the results approaching is daunting as well as rewarding.
Yes, it is best to step back every once in a while to reevaluate and reprioritize even if you are not making ing major changes.
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