The first presentation I gave in school last year was on "burnout" and how to avoid it. Most of us already know these principles: Don't schedule yourself too heavily, have a hobby, get out and talk to people, find your inner peace, etc.
This summer I have been trying to keep a good balance of everything. Variety brings spice to life! So far I have been a jazz singer, a fitness student, house hunter, hostess, reader, writer, friend, and vacation planner. I made a list of things to do this summer. 'Cause you know me...I like my lists.
- Take the kids to the water park
- Make homemade lemonade
- Walk barefoot in the grass
- Go for a hike
- Write more
- Play more
- Sleep more
I wish I could be that carefree again. My summer will be same old-same old. Go to work, come home, zonk out with my foot up for a few hours, then write.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get to be as laid back as your list suggests. It's a good one.
Treasure these days with your kids during the summer. I did. Don't make any plans. Just let the days happen with them. My kids, all adults now, still say they loved it when there was no schedule.
That's good to remember. I want to make sure I enjoy each phase of life rather than have regrets later on. :)
ReplyDeleteI appreciate this reminder. I've been too caught up in the "have-to-dos". I'm glad I took time to play last week with the kids and grans, though. hugs~
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