Mommy’s To-Do List
Some simple steps to become a stress-less Katy mom
Featured Katy Magazine blogger, Megan Lewis, knows what it takes to stress less.
There are days that feel like I am running a marathon. I wake up running, and don’t stop until I drop into bed at night. These are magical, fun and beautiful times, but boy, it takes all of my strength to keep up!
I find that in the midst of being a homemaker, wife and mother, I often put my own needs on the back burner. And, despite having a husband who is willing to do anything to help me, I find that many days, after I have met the needs of each of my children, I feel completely depleted.
So one day, I decided to make a “To-Do List”. It is a mommy-preservation list that I vow to do my best to heed. I don’t always take care of myself as I should, but, the list exists and I know when I try to do the things on the list, I am a better woman for doing so. Here is the list:
My To-Do List
-Deflect Stress
-Listen to my body
-Rest when tired
-Allow messes to wait
-Eat well
-Exercise
-Learn new skills and develop talents
-Play hard and be silly
-Slow down
-Breathe Deeply
-Practice positive self-talk
-Accept an imperfect world
-Focus on what I have accomplished in a day rather than what I haven’t
-Create
-Serve others
-Set and accomplish goals
-Communicate with other women
-Keep marriage strong
-Treat children lovingly
Comments (3)
My to do list is not as long, but probably just as important. I think everyone should take the time to prioritize their needs/wants and take advantage of the time we have with each other. What a happier existence we would have!
What a great blog! Where were you when my children were young? I know I often felt I had lost myself and become just “Mom”. At one point I even asked my children to call me Hannah instead of Mom, but that didn’t work either!
Your list is great but I think each of us, as your readers, need to do some work past the generalities. Such as, how can I keep my marriage strong? Have a date every week? Make a time daily for uninterrupted conversation? Etc. We need to delve into the specifics that make your list work for each of us.
Thank you for pricking my thinking. Please keep writing!
The magic of a “Mommy To-Do List” is that it can be tailored to individual needs and stages of life. Thank you so much for your insights!