hello there, friend,
there seems to be a natural rhythm emerging for me in the last few weeks. the first few days of the week have me scratching down on paper what i hope to get done during the day, what tasks and/or projects i hope to accomplish. i work as best i can on those days to cross things off the list, patting myself on the back if i get even part of a day's list finished.
by midweek, i feel pretty good. but by thursday i need to stop and let go of anything left on the list. yesterday, after a long walk, i tucked myself into bed for an afternoon nap. the kids and i had leftovers and snacks for our evening meal. i read to them from the comfort of my favorite chair, and i put myself to bed early.
i've never felt guilty about taking care of myself, but i wouldn't say i always do it when i need to. these last few weeks, i've been more aware of the rhythm of work and rest, noticing that one feeds the other.
xo,
b
