Temperature Check

So, how is it going? I haven’t been as consistent with blogging as I would like.

Life has been happening. My children have returned to school virtually and I am also working from home. I had to get things in order to make a good, comfortable work space for all of us. Gone are the days I could work in my robe, I have to put clothes on and comb my hair! I’m sure you understand.

It has been interesting to say the least as I multitask through the day. Working with my first grader and making sure my sixth grader is focused, while I am working and running the dishwasher or washing clothes has been crazy! I’m really trying to get a pattern down so that there is some consistency to our day.

Within the first week I noticed we needed some down time. I realized that I was getting stressed out and needed to do something about it since I have PTSD.

If you are like me, being a mom doesn’t stop. Where I once worked in my own space, and my kids went to school, we are all together all the time. To cut down on the frustration, we take walks, exercise, watch a family movie or listen to calming music with our eyes closed.

It’s important to take breaks for your sanity! You need it. Do a few things during the day to take care of you. I usually go upstairs 20 minutes before their bedtime, just to get a jump start on some personal time. I don’t use this time to plan for the next day or anything like that. I just relax and do something that makes me feel good. This gives my children a chance to do something without me hovering but not enough time to get crazy. Generally they are watching something they enjoy while I unwind a bit.

During this time it is important to take care of your mental health. COVID-19 has turned our lives around in ways we have never imagined. With that being said, we have all been making things happen and getting things done. Which, in most cases means we haven’t really taken the time to smell the flowers or look at the clouds.

What are some things you are doing to cope while we are all navigating this change together?