FROM BUSY TO BLISS EPISODE
Let's talk about being busy and then reaching the bliss stage. As parents, we can create this busy life for ourselves with so many factors in play such as running a business, a side hustle, a full-time job, being a carrier, cooking, cleaning, and shopping the list is endless. As part of being a parent, we also need to find bliss stage for us a time to be just us and include self-care and self-love. If we don't reach the bliss stage we then creep into being overwhelmed which is what we have all had experience of. Being a single parent or a parent with a partner, we need to make sure we are putting clear boundaries around business and work. If you are fortunate to work for yourself it is up to you to set working times and times for your family. If you have to work around full-time employment a set plan needs to be set out this includes time blocking, communication with friends, family or partners for outsourcing and if you do not have these good communication and honesty with your employer needs to be set. The tools I use are journalling, time blocking, and time management, all these help me to stay on track and reduce overwhelm. Living with a child with additional needs extra support could be needed from time to time.
Top tips for reducing the busy and creating more bliss are:
Time blocking effectively so you create more buffer time to catch up with yourself
Active meditation is so important for our health in reducing stress levels and reducing blood pressure, which sometimes we don't realise is high.
Have a day off, we certainly need to have some time off even if it's to do absolutely nothing, a Netflix and chill kind of day. Clear your mind of the usual junk.
Journal, keep account of your day by reflecting on your feelings of overwhelm, we see a pattern if we are writing it down.
Self-care by indulging in a goddess hour once a week, this includes foot packs, face packs, an hour of reading, a massage, and a nice lunch on your own without the need to rush it. Find something that works for you.
Exercise, looking after your body by nourishing it with endorphins, and movement is the key to a healthier you, steps, core, group exercise, home workouts.
Habit stacking, creating better rituals that complement each other will bring you a sense of fulfillment and enlightenment, create a healthy morning and bedtime routine.
Gratitude, the feeling of abundance before bed creates a more positive flow for the next day that re-frames your mindset for a more productive day the day after. Use a journal to do at least 10 things to say thanks for.
