Let's Cut Ourselves Some Slack...

In this busy, publicized world we live in it's easy to find ourselves overwhelmed. Overwhelmed with all of the pressures we put on ourselves. I, for one, constantly work at being a great mom, a great wife, a great housekeeper, and a great educator among other things. We see people doing it all on social media and cannot even fathom how it's possible. Well folks, it's not! And I'm not saying you can't be all of those things, just not at the same time.  Something has to go on the back burner in order to focus our attention. I have finally realized (and given myself permission) to put things on the back burner. You see, there are times when I truly need to focus on my career. I got another degree and had to give a lot of attention to that- so other things slipped. Sometimes we have to let things slip for a day, an hour, or a month. What I want to remind you is that it's okay!  It's okay if your house becomes a wreck because you are focusing on quality time with the kiddos. It's okay to neglect the special time with the kids to get a project finished one afternoon. It's okay to leave work early to squeeze in some one on one time with your oldest. It's okay to run by the gym for some "me time." And it's okay to stay at work late and finish up that to-do list. I think most importantly we need to cut ourselves some slack.  You'll never be the best at everything, but you do the best you can. You see, we all juggle a lot. So let some things slide while you focus on what's important in that moment- and give yourself permission to not feel guilty about it (because Mom Guilt is a serious thing!)

So if you're stopping by my house anytime soon, I'll just remind you that housekeeping isn't my focus right now 😉

Cheers 🍻 to cutting ourselves some slack and  not feeling guilty about it!