I have an event in the city tonight.
Ulrich has to do bedtime solo. This is a pretty daunting task in our house.
I took the afternoon to prep
Dinner in crockpot
House cleaned
Schedule written down
Writing blog now because it will be late when I arrive.
I'm not the person who starts packing 2 weeks before a trip but I also hate doing it 2 hours before leaving. I've learned that I get over focused on "getting everything done" when i'm up against a deadline like a trip or a holiday event and the stress can make me unpleasant to be around.
If I'm reasonably well prepared I can feel more relaxed and be more present with those around me.
I've had to also learn that sometimes I need to do less. Skip the decorations or not bring that game on vacation if I'm running to close to deadline. Letting go of my plan is hard for me but a simpler easy going time is often preferable to a stressed out elaborate one.
Knowing how I'm wired has been a big step into decoding how I can actually achieve my desire to be light in the world. I can't do it when i'm stressed or depressed or sick or angry.
Knowing how other people are wired also can help me be light. Getting things organized for my husband will really help him tonight be not overwhelmed and more able to be present for the kids.
So... here's to hoping that everyone has a good night tonight.
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