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Parenting: Feeling Too Tired and Drained?

2 May 20164 Comments

vai_jump_jack

 

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

I won’t deny it.

As a parent of three, I often find myself so busy everyday.

Trying to juggle everything.

Work. House chores. Deadlines. Dentist appointments. Sending kids to different places. Being stuck in traffic. Helping kids with school work. Correcting, reminding, guiding, instilling values, repeating myself, and hearing far-from-nice tone of voice.

(The last few are probably the hardest tasks to do, and the most mentally draining ‘job’)

Ever felt sooo tired, so much so that [you] just needed to BE in bed?Have I ever felt sooo tired, so much so that I just needed to BE IN BED?

Yes.

Have I ever become an impatient and grumpy mother due to my physical and mental exhaustion?

Yes.

Things have not been easy for me recently.

I gave it quite a bit of thought, and here’s my conclusion:

My ‘drained state of mind and emotion’ can be made better only IF:
1. I ‘fix’ my personal relationship with God and draw closer to HIM
2. I take a good break from everything, … for a day, or just for a few good hours.

 
anyer_wilson leonny

 
I’m glad that all five of us did no. 2 over the weekend.

The husband said to me, ‘Take one day off and just take a break from the routines.’

How can I not be thankful for this man?

(As for point no. 1, it is one that I need to do ‘continually’. I mean, God is never too busy to listen. He exactly knows what’s going on in my life. I am the one who need to fix ‘my side’ of the relationship. Am just thankful that God is very patient with me)

Self-reminder:

Amidst our busy routines, we all – especially our kids – need to take some time off, to loosen up, and just play.

It’ll refresh our mind and body, AND it’ll keep us sane =)

What say you?

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