Tiny Thoughts: It's You
It’s not them, it’s always you
Last week I mentioned my son is a fan of hitting and how frustrating that’s been. I also mentioned how long-term relationships take work. I’ve noticed that whenever it seems like my family is stressing me out, it’s usually because I don’t have the energy to handle it. It’s me that’s the problem.
We need to prioritize self-care. Life, work, raising kids, being married are all wonderful but can be very stressful. You can’t control what happens to you, only how you respond to it.
This may be obvious. But, it’s amazing how much better I am at handling the chaos when I am recharged. When my son bounces from dumping a bag of baby carrots all over the kitchen floor to then smacking his sisters bowl of noodles off the table, I am able to react calmly if I’m recovered.
Take care of yourself. MAKE IT A PRIORITY. You’'ll have more love and energy to give.