I am taking a mental health day today....day off just for me. Of course I thought about cleaning the house and organizing the freezer but have stopped myself (so far) and have listened to relaxing music, chatted with a friend and am sitting here in the sunroom enjoying the blue sky and sunshine (still in my pjs at 11 in the morning!). In the past I have taken a day to myself because I have felt overwhelmed with all the things I haven't had time to do....book work, cleaning, etc but this one feels different. Maybe it had to do with the PD day we went to and all the talk about anxiety and mindfulness and how we have to take care of ourselves first or we won't have anything to give to others. I love my job.....I absolutely love the kids I work with and not just the ones I am hired for. But lately I've felt unmotivated and not as patient. I needed a "me" day. I love all the staff I work with at the school but one is getting on my nerves and we seem to have the same breaks so my downtime is most often spent along with her. She is very negative and complains a lot and I was getting tired of it. I needed a "me" day. I haven't been taking very good care of myself and have to work on a plan to change that. I needed a "me" day. So today was the day.
A day to remind myself how blessed I am. At one of my sessions at PD day we were to think of things we were thankful for but also to write at least a couple of self affirmations.....that's a tough one when you aren't feeling 100% wonderful about yourself. I hope to maybe try and do that today as well even if it's just in thought.
A day to just breathe......relax......and smile.
I had my nails done last week and they are simple but Valentine-y.
Friday Hubby and I went to Daughter2s hockey game and she told us she had got a new table and chairs set. I made her a table runner for it Saturday and will quilt it....maybe today. It felt good to reacquaint myself with the sewing machine.
I did a little online shopping too and have ordered this pattern and kit:
I should bundle up and go for a walk once I get out of my pjs and think of all those blessings and talk myself up a bit even if only in my head....where it matters!
If you are reading this, I hope you take some time to do the same. #youmatter
