6 Ways To Balance Parenting, Being Your Own Person and Jamming to Snoop Dogg
Hello Friend -
You are rocking it! You are an amazing parent and leader. Do you know how I know that? You are taking the time to read this post. You are called to find out the key to balancing all and that is something to celebrate.
It certainly gets challenging - doesn’t it?!
You are not alone. We are all in this together. Explore the list below and implement one or two ways that speak to you. Once you commit to this, your life will be a bit easier, flow more efficiently and you will receive much needed, you time.
Support. Back in the day, children were raised by villages. There were uncle & aunts, grandparents, sister and brothers all around to aid in raising the little ones. Today, not so much. We live in separate houses, different towns and states. So it is up to you, to find and create that village. Maybe it is a day program or school that provides love and support - I highly suggest a Waldorf program which embodies the village mentality. If not, do friends or family live in the area and you can arrange for them to help 1-2 times a week for a few hours? Or call in the best baby-sitter/nanny and trust that they will be the right fit for your family.
Share. If you are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, share your truth. Sometimes just acknowledging that it is challenging is therapeutic enough. We all experience challenges and chances are, what you are experiencing, you will find that others are sharing the same experience.
Speak Up. It can be easy to attack yourself or your partner for the overwhelm and “not being good enough”. Recognize that you are doing the best you can and so is your partner. Amidst challenge, I challenge you to write a text to your partner that says “ I appreciate all you do and I see you. I know it has been challenging lately, but I am here for you.” This will bring an immediate shift to your relationship and to the challenge, at hand. It solidifies that you are operating as a team, and you are here to work together.
Shine. Write out all the ways in which you are the BEST parent. For real, see yourself through the eyes of your child and acknowledge yourself for all that you do. If you can’t acknowledge yourself, then how do you expect any one else to fully see and appreciate you. It all starts with you?
Spa. Carve out time for yourself. Spa can mean, a literal spa day or service. However, it can also mean a golf day, a mini excursion with friends or just being alone. Where do you feel most relaxed and when do you feel like you are treating yourself? Make sure to schedule time for this activity, every week or at least every other week. It is vital for you to care for you, before you can care for anyone else.
Snoop Dogg. I’m just saying, it’s been a game changer for my family and I. I love that Snoop is creating awesome kid’s music infused with affirmations and purpose. The album/Youtube channel is called Doggyland. My daughter gets into the songs and I get a kick out of hearing his voice and feeling into the full circle of life!
You are doing the best job. Keep being the awesome parent that you are.
Sending light,
Alexa
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