I have a really bad habit.
I believe I’m Super Woman. I can do EVERYTHING.
Then when it all fails, or life gets in the way (like I forget it has a tendency to do), I crash hard, hate myself a while and wallow in ick.
Two months ago I was ready.
For Christmas.
I’d started to pre-set everything for Christmas. Most of the shopping was done. I’d pre-made cookie (batter) so that baking wouldn’t take any time.
I was sooo good to go.
So I took on a few (dozen) extra projects.
Then life fell apart.
Everyone in the house got sick (including ME twice – and I don’t get sick), had disastrous doctor’s appointments, or decided to stop eating. Our car died. The eldest’s grades went from straight A’s to WTF? Chaos erupted and everything fell apart.
I was still determined to do it all.
Then this morning ONE.LAST.THING. happened. I snapped. Burst into tears on my poor Archie (who was just trying to leave for work and made the mistake of asking if I was okay). I realized I’m exhausted. I’ve been staying up until 3AM every day trying to get it done, and waking up at 5AM to continue getting it all done. It was too much.
So I’ve decided to focus on my family. The other stuff will work out and get done in time.
Now is supposed to be the time for peace. I don’t know what’s going to happen next week, so I’m going to get MY family’s stuff done this weekend…and if nothing comes out of the doctor appointments I will have lots of free time to relax and enjoy the holiday. If we end up with a hospital admission, everything is done and I have no need to panic.
One of these days I’ll learn to leave behind my Super Woman syndrome…I hope it’s sooner rather than later. I don’t want to feel like I have today again for a long time.
Remember to take time for YOU.
YOU have to be healthy and happy or the family will fall apart.
<3 love the picture
I’m so bad at that, Rachel! *lol* I never remember until it’s too late. But I’m remembering now. Tonight I’m going to bed early for a full night’s sleep and tomorrow I will be doing for me and mine, and no one else.
And thanks 🙂 Those are part of my favorite decorations in the house…
It is so easy to take on too much. Scale back and take some time for you too.
It is way too easy to take on too much. I do it once or twice a year and always regret it. I’m trying to take a step back and relax…getting a really good night sleep tonight and hoping that helps!
You’ve got to give yourself a break! Crashing & burning is not fun…and not productive!
It is definitely not productive! LOL. Trying to get myself back on track. Focusing on the enjoyment of the season instead of the hassle.
I’ve had no luck getting over the Super Woman syndrome. Let me know if you do. 😉
This time of year just seems to bring a flood of all the left over stress and angst. I hope it all gets calmer and healthier for you very soon. I’m very fond of naps.
Oh bless your heart. Just remember its a time for family spending quality time together. Thats it. Nothing else really matters. I know if it is difficult for you to stop your default “superwoman” but bit by bit just drop one thing and I hope it will get easier xxxxx