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Discussion Prompt: In the last community discussion, we discussed coping with weaknesses. This month we will discuss how we deal with daily demands and challenges. With so many things to do and roles to fill, it can be easy to become overwhelmed or succumb to daily demands, pressures, and challenges. In moments of everyday busyness, stress, or overwhelm, how do you typically respond?
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As a parent, I'm learning that I'm more sensitive to demands than I was aware of before. I honestly try to do the bare minimum at home to keep things rolling. My daughter is very emotional and my husband and I spend a lot of time trying to meet her demands. It's mentally challenging which leads to physical exhaustion for me every night. I try to break up our night by cooking with my AirPods in when I can and making sure to read before bed so I can truly wind down. I spend a lot of time in the backyard with my kids on the weekend and limit unnecessary outings and extracurricular activities unless it's a visit to the park. My husband and I switch off on the grocery shop so we can accomplish things without any nagging.
I didn't realize how sensitive I was to demands as well until I was navigating 3 under 2 after giving birth to my twins. It's a lot when you're having to tend to the emotional demands of a child while still tending and managing your own. I love how you have found ways to set boundaries, incorporate breathers into your day, and switch off tasks with your husband to lighten your load. We carry so much as mothers, and the landscape of motherhood changes every day. Keeping things simple while extending to yourself grace is definitely the way to go!
Overwhelm and I have built a relationship over the last few years. I have had to create boundaries with overwhelm by not doing EVERYTHING. Less is more is something that took me a long time to actually believe in and practice. My to-do list is much smaller and focused on the things that will move the needle forward.
Yes! I had to learn that sometimes overwhelm can be self-induced when we put too much on our plate than what the plate can actually hold. I love how you learned to prioritize what's most important. Everything is not ours to do or carry. I have also experienced much freedom learning and determining what it is that only I can do.
As a parent, I'm learning that I'm more sensitive to demands than I was aware of before. I honestly try to do the bare minimum at home to keep things rolling. My daughter is very emotional and my husband and I spend a lot of time trying to meet her demands. It's mentally challenging which leads to physical exhaustion for me every night. I try to break up our night by cooking with my AirPods in when I can and making sure to read before bed so I can truly wind down. I spend a lot of time in the backyard with my kids on the weekend and limit unnecessary outings and extracurricular activities unless it's a visit to the park. My husband and I switch off on the grocery shop so we can accomplish things without any nagging.
I didn't realize how sensitive I was to demands as well until I was navigating 3 under 2 after giving birth to my twins. It's a lot when you're having to tend to the emotional demands of a child while still tending and managing your own. I love how you have found ways to set boundaries, incorporate breathers into your day, and switch off tasks with your husband to lighten your load. We carry so much as mothers, and the landscape of motherhood changes every day. Keeping things simple while extending to yourself grace is definitely the way to go!
Overwhelm and I have built a relationship over the last few years. I have had to create boundaries with overwhelm by not doing EVERYTHING. Less is more is something that took me a long time to actually believe in and practice. My to-do list is much smaller and focused on the things that will move the needle forward.
Yes! I had to learn that sometimes overwhelm can be self-induced when we put too much on our plate than what the plate can actually hold. I love how you learned to prioritize what's most important. Everything is not ours to do or carry. I have also experienced much freedom learning and determining what it is that only I can do.