I was reading my favorite blog, My Journey by M. She is so upbeat. I like the fact she puts her needs first. I need to learn how to do that. All my life I have done for others and put my wants and needs on a backshelf. I get so mad at myself when I do that. I do a slow burn inside. There is just something that keeps me from saying anything or changing anything. I just don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. I guess I figure I can beat up on myself…..I always no the outcome of doing that.
I started my day by drinking a very large glass of ice tea. The weather has been in the 60’s the last couple of days and I’ve definitely got spring fever. I’ve got to get busy and get some more house work done. My sister will be arriving on Wednesday. The only thing I’ve really accomplished is the vacuuming and laundry. Guess I better head off and get some dusting done. Wondering…..how many calories get burned doing housework. I guess if I can look at it in a weight loss manner…..it won’t seem so bad.
It’s easy to put yourself on the back burner. I’m notorious for that! And like you it makes me mad at myself, but I’m trying to get better about that. After all if I don’t take care of myself then how can I help take care of others?
I think that finally when we are able to acknowledge this, it will be easier for us to make changes. I’m glad to see you are trying Dianne. We’ve gotta start somewhere. And you are so right..we have to take care of ourselves in order to care for others. I want to feel good inside when I help others..not bitter.