Getting Off Routine

How to cope:

 

I haven’t been writing much recently because I truly haven’t been in the right mindset. I have been so overwhelmed and out of my daily routine. Once my third daughter turned one, it all shifted. She began waking up in the middle of the night, having full blown tantrums and requiring much more of my attentions. Therefore, I have not been able to go to the gym in the morning, I feel fat, overwhelmed and non-accomplished. I have definitely been thrown a curve ball. Currently, I am working on how to get back into routine. I was really comfortable on how easy the first year was but, things shifted when she began to walk, talk, run and eat much more. Not to mention the other kids and all there extra-curricular activities. Starting back at one isn’t easy but I have to get back to a place where I had a better handle of things. These are the times when people say parenting is difficult but, it’s okay, it’s part of the journey. One day you will look back and remember how you felt so overwhelmed and were able to get past it. I tend to do this with my other two daughters. All I can say is “this too shall pass”. Going to the gym helped me so much, not only in losing weight and feeling good physically but, mostly mentally. I feed off the endorphins so much, it helps me stay balanced and feel good, even if I’m not at my ideal weight I feel amazing and have more clarity. Here are some tips on how to get back on track:

• Use alarms and reminders on your phone.
• Try to pre-plan for the week.
• Don’t take on new tasks for a while.
• It’s okay to say NO.
• Get everyone to chip in house chores.
• Try to take out everyone’s clothes for the week on Sunday, it’s one less thing to do.
• Take a long shower whenever possible.
• Ask for help.
• Do something you love for yourself as often as possible.
• Take a walk, even if it’s for 20 minutes, disconnect.

Have a wonderful productive week.