On January 31st I woke up and felt it was not a good idea to wake up. Could I have the flu? All symptoms indicated that was the case. After 2 and a half weeks fighting off the germs and a bad case of bronchitis, I'm feeling better and ready to start the YEAR! Thank you, pharmaceutical companies. I'm not the biggest fan, but you helped me out after all, I must say!
Being sick and taking time off, whether I wanted to do so or not, helped me realize the importance of seizing the present moment. So many times we forget to LIVE right HERE right NOW, as we try to plan, write To Do Lists and fill our calendars with future appointments. We rush in the morning, rush through lunch and are exhausted in the evening!
One of my goals this year is to SLOW DOWN.
Part of this means asking for help more often, napping when my body really needs it (naps are great, but I always thought I was losing precious time! That is not the case!), taking the necessary time to complete tasks, even if simple tasks not leaving it for later and erasing the notion that a "Superwoman-Mom" exists. We are human after all and I appreciate that!
I wish everybody a wonderful 2013! Simplify your goals and don't overwhelm yourself! Forget about lengthy New Year's Resolution lists! Keep it simple and achievable! Pick your priority and NEVER forget to include your OWN happiness! Goals are very important in life, but should be attainable. Overall, stay healthy!
Cheers to a GREAT YEAR! No matter what challenges you may face, know you are strong enough! Simply keep LOVE alive in your heart!
