So, this is something I heard yesterday, and it really hit home, so I’m sharing it with you. This is from a business strategist named Naz: “You are not a machine, and you cannot expect yourself to live that way.”
Yes, Naz! You’re preachin’ it! That’s exactly what I believe, and why I’m telling all moms everywhere (but especially the introverted ones!) that you need to take breaks. And for that matter, why breaks are not an indulgence!
Naz’s quote says it perfectly. You’re not a machine, right? (Of course not.) Then why do you expect yourself to keep functioning like one? Never need an update except for once every 10 years? Just keep on doing, keep on going?
It’s downright silly, when you think about it.
We’re humans. Flesh. Frail, in comparison.
And we think we can mother, and create, and love, and live to our highest potential, all without taking breaks? Cycling down for a bit? Letting the pressure off?
That’s ludicrous.
So give yourself permission to take an extra break today, right now. (If I know you, you probably need it. You’ve been overdoing it lately, pushing just a *little* bit harder, a little bit longer, than you know you should, right?)
Go back to those boundaries, reset those hedges of rejuvenation for yourself, and set up the fences.
No, mommy can’t play right now. She’s tired. That’s why she’s resting, so she’ll have energy to play with you later.
No, I can’t go to that park right now. We’re resting; it’s been a full day. See you next time!
No, I really need to stay home tonight and not go to the extended family dinner. I’ve had some extra work stuff going on and could really use a bit of flop time not around people.
Start saying no, and mean it.
No to more chores.
No to more to dos.
No to more outings.
No to more church responsibilities.
No to more recipes.
No to anything more. And go live your life, reset your boundaries, from the ground up – based on relaxation & rejuvenation this time.
Go on. You’ll be okay. (Better than okay.) I promise.
