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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Intentions

The end of January 2010 is quickly approaching. That means that there are only 11 more months of shopping left before Christmas....Yikes! The beginning of a new year always brings new goals and hopes for a better tomorrow. Some people make resolutions while others (like me) have good intentions of just being a better person. Those intentions might turn into a list similar to this one.
1. Donate more to a favorite charity.
2. Volunteer at least 2-3 days per week at a local organization.
3. Read more to the reds.
4. Set aside more family time a week.
5. Complain less and be thankful for what we have.
If you notice, no where on that list have I listed anything that is just about Me. I didn't do that purposely, it just worked out that way. By nature I'm one who tries to take care of everyone else before myself and at the end of the year I down right exhausted. Ya see my good intentions might have made me feel more accomplished or fulfilled that I helped someone else out, but in the end I didn't take care of Me. It's important to always remember to take care of your own personal happiness and health as well.
So where is the balance between the two??? That's a great question that I am still trying to figure out. What I have come to realize that I can spend my entire day doing domestic goddess things or making sure everyone is fed, clean and happy BUT if I go to bed exhausted or not having done one thing (outside of everyday necessities) for myself, then I haven't accomplished much. Take time each day, even if it's only 10-15 minutes to do something just for yourself. Have a cup of tea and a cookie while sitting in a nice comfy chair. Read the newspaper in a quiet room of the house. Go to your room, lock the door behind you and veg out for a little while.
When you set out with good intentions to be a better person and give back, make sure that you give back to yourself as well.
xoxo
Me

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