A bloggy friend has started up a new series of Posts called
What a wonderful idea!
I have decided to follow her lead and include such a series of posts as well.
As mother's we really need to learn to find ways to gather strength and energy so we are better able to care for our wee little ones.
Mama Laurel has her focus on the Physical, Spiritual, and Emotional aspects of her life.
Amen to this!
The areas I've decided to focus on:
Spiritual
Emotional
Physical
Mental
Social
In each of these areas,
I will be setting goals -
simple trackable goals.
I will be setting goals -
simple trackable goals.
Spiritual
I started reading the Bible - namely the Old Testament. I have read through it before and have done lots of localized reading. This time I am taking my time and really focusing on the details: maps, culture, and the struggles of each character.
Emotional
Life can be overwhelming - especially in our family it seems. We seem to be in constant transition which can be very difficult. Recently, our transition has been coping with unemployment and job hunting. So, I am trying really hard to focus on the positives in our daily life. Although, we are unemployed it is wonderful to have Mr. Elskan home and a part of the daily routines. It is wonderful the Lil' munchkin is able to experience father more in his daily life.
I am really focusing on my caloric intake. With Mr. Elskan being home and able to chef for us, I am able to better focus on what I am eating. I hope to get moving more too. It is difficult with the constant exhaustion but I really want to. In the future.
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This is an area many mothers may overlook. But it is important that we are still learning, growing, expanding our skills, and increasing our abilities. This is an area that exhausts me: after chores. homeschooling, doing our finances, etc. my brain wants a break. But I have found an ingenious and simple way to increase or at least keep my mental capacities: S*udoku. (and crosswords). As a woman who is dyslexic with numbers and can't stand math I am surprised by the enjoyment I feel for it. It relaxes me and challenges me at the same time.
Social
At times I don't feel social, especially dealing with my chronic fatigue and illness. After a full day I hardly want to do much else, besides vegetate. But a good friend started up a Book Club and I LOVE going to it. Although, it is once a month I make sure to go. On the in between I call my friends and discuss the books. It helps me get through my month.
What are your goals?
How do you keep yourself moving and growing after taking care of everyone else?
2 comments:
My son--the one in Russia--read an article a while back that said that there is a tiny part of the human brain that is rarely, if ever accessed. They have discovered only two known things that stimulate this area--one is the Rubix Cube and the other is Sudoku! I love it too and now it feels like I'm actually keeping my brain young when I do it so I keep a book in my car, my purse and by my bed so I'm never bored. Aren't we SMART? :]
Oh, and good job with your goals. They are fabulous and very inspiring. Thanks.
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