In Sociology 1010 we learned about
'wearing a lot of different hats' (I can't remember the exact term, I took that class in 2011). For me I have my 'mom hat' • 'cosmetologist hat' •'Chrysalis hat' •'Boston's Boutique hat' •'student hat' •'daughter hat' •'sister hat' •'aunt hat' .... With the ''mom hat' their are a plethora of hats meshed in there...nurse, driver, playmate, teacher, chef..Their are probably a few other "hats" I am forgetting as well but my point is I am completely overwhelmed lately. I looked at my calendar for the next month and about cried. I have my Dr appointments, Boston's Dr. appointments, school, work, getting her into a good pre school, among what seems like an endless list of others things that I need to get done that I feel like simple things like doing my hair and making a home cooked meal has become a luxury not a necessity anymore.
I remember when the song, "Mambo Number Five" was popular I would get stressed for Lou Bega while he was juggling Angela, Pamela, Sandra and Rita.. Maybe because I have always been somewhat of an anxious person I feel like my stress level is always at a 7 at least lately. I'm not sad in the least bit but I'm not really super happy either if that makes sense. Just sort of trying to get everything done. Am I the only one who feels like this? Is there a better way to departmentalizie that I am not doing? If you have awesome tips on what you do send them to me? I'm sure I could schedule better and use my occasional free time better.
Ashlynn -
ReplyDeleteI know for me it helps to use some of the little free time you do get to sit quietly. Maybe it's just those few minutes in the shower, and a couple minutes in the car, but just take a second to enjoy the color of the sky, or the way the snow glistens in the trees. It's a very hippie statement, I know, but that kind of quiet time has always helped me function just a little bit better. Also, remembering the goals you have in mind helps you execute what you need to do now to achieve them. Everything (and I mean everything) is temporary, so press forward and enjoy the small moments. Things get stressful but they also get better.