Mothers’ need timeouts too!
May 1st, 2008 by admin
Yes, us moms’ need timeouts too. We give of yourselves constantly. This drains us, so we need to find ways to restore ourselves. If we do not do this we are no good for ourselves or anyone else for that matter. For example it is like a pitcher. As long as the pitcher has something in it we can receive from it. If it is empty there is nothing for it to give. We must keep refilling the pitcher to receive from it. We must do the same. We have nothing to give if we are empty. Every time we give of ourselves we need a refill.
This means taking the time out of our busy lives to spend some time on us. So what is it that you like to do? What restores you? Is it time alone reading, or giving yourself some needed TLC. Is it hanging out with a friend for a girls night out? Whatever it is then do it. Do what ever it takes to make it happen.
I have a time out basket. It has some things that I have found over time that I enjoy using. This basket holds many things for me such as.
Victoria’s Secret body spray
Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy SPA
Bath & Body Works travel size lotion
Montagne Jeunesse products like a Sauna Masque & Tired Leg Gel
a hand held massager
candle
body scrub
and more
As you can see this is an easy thing to create. All you need is a basket and then to fill it with some SPA products or other things that you would enjoy using. You can even create a timeout basket for your special spot like one with books and magazines, or one in the kitchen with a special tea cup and teas. Just use your imagination the possibilities are endless.
This would be a great gift for Mother’s Day!
For me a time-out is me at my computer with nobody else around! The occasional spa-like time is good but I love my quite computer time. It’d be like a dream if it could ever happen before 10pm at night!
Yes, I like quiet computer time also.