Every responsibility we take on (and go above and beyond for) takes something away from us. We are constantly pouring into others. But we all know you can't pour from an empty cup.
I love the sense of adventure I feel while reading. Discovering new characters, new places, I feel very connected to what I am reading and can find myself very invested in a book.
A 10-minute procedure at the end of each summer versus prescription cream for half the year definitely fits into my lazy girl beauty routine.
Part of my responsibility as a parent is to introduce him to several cultures and heritages. He will grow to celebrate the similarities, like music and practices, but more importantly to respect and learn from the differences.
Who doesn’t love getting a letter in the mail? Set a reminder on your phone to sit down the week before Galentine’s and write a few notes to your best gal pals.
Sometimes motherhood is lonely. We are caught up in work, making lunches, setting appointments, and driving our kids everywhere that when we finally have time to ourselves, we just want to sleep.
Maybe you loved to color or paint (get an adult coloring book!), or maybe you loved being outside in the dirt (start a garden!), or maybe you loved to help your parent cook (cook!). A quick reflection on childhood can yield a lot of ideas.