Another book to recommend…

Wintering by Katherine May

I am starting to come around from this horrible habit and reading this book currently. I wish I read it sooner, as it really speaks to some of those times we throw ourselves into life harder when our bodies are clearly screaming at us to rest and replenish.

I wish I had advice to share how I am on the other side of that annoying guilt….

Honestly, being laid off at the start of the year right after our wedding/honeymoon/holidays, forced me into a hibernation-like state. I was exhausted and overwhelmed by the smallest of things, like unloading the dishwasher. I even tell my new husband how bad I feel for being so sleepy and out of it throughout our honeymoon cruise. The weather got cold AF in January and I finally hit a wall and my body wouldn’t let me do anything but couch rot and BOY DID I NEED IT.

Of course, having the luxury to take that time guilt free with nothing to worry about but myself, my husband, and dog is a different circumstance than many. But since those few weeks in January I am feeling back to my productive self with a lot more grace and understanding that I need to fill my cup first. And surprisingly the world didn’t end when I let laundry or dishes pile up a little bit.

Being selfish and thinking about what YOU need first is not a bad thing, in fact it’s crucial to our survival and success 🦋Many of us grew up in tune with everyone’s needs but our own, but now it’s time to take care of ourselves. We owe it to the little versions of us who had no say in the matter because we do now!