April’s Journey to Fertility: Week Twenty Eight
Week Twenty Eight: Making Yourself a Priority Like all “new” endeavors, I did exceptionally well with Kristen’s tips on how to survive infertility after I first heard her speak. One of Kristen’s top suggestions is for women facing fertility challenges to spend time each day doing something only for them. For a while I was writing my gratitude list and/or walking everyday. However, summer faded away and the pace of life became much more hectic. I began working full-time again and the cold weather set in (a weak excuse for not walking regularly, I know!).Oftentimes however, the more spiritual priorities of my life fall off of my to-do list. Then the guilt creeps in. I should have gone to yoga…I should have written my gratitude list…We haven’t gone to church in weeks…I didn’t do the MAYA abdominal massage today…I really should have taken the dog for a walk today – even he was upset by my lack of motivation! Of course, the list could go on for pages. In reality though, there is no need to feel guilty about any of what I do or do not do. I just need to find the balance, and if I do not get to do something that personally lifts my spirits each day, then maybe I can work on finding something small to do tomorrow and then work toward something to integrate as the week or month goes on. Personally, November and December are busy months, and I am sure most of you can relate. We have several holidays and family birthdays. As we draw closer to the holiday school break, I try to push my English classes to the end of whatever novel/play we are currently reading. My expectations certainly need to be flexible, but I also need to make taking care of my own well-being a priority. Today, I have one small thing I would like to do for my own personal enjoyment, and it will only take me thirty minutes; I want to watch A Charlie Brown Christmas. And off I go… I have the program paused so I can give my article one final edit and then I plan to settle in to watch one of my favorite Christmas specials. As for tomorrow, there is no pressure, but I do hope to take a few moments to spend some time doing something I want to do. What can you do today, this week or this month to energize your spirit or to simply give yourself a well-deserved break from this busy time of year? Encouraging Blessings to You! Below are links to April’s past articles in case you missed any of them: Week twenty seven: The truth is… Week twenty six: Making a Plan Week twenty five: Attitude of Gratitude Week twenty three: De-cluttering Week twenty two: The Voice from Within Week twenty one: Marital Bliss Part II Week twenty: Marital bliss and infertility Week nineteen: The changing seasons Week seventeen: Trust your place Week fifteen: Keeping the faith Week thirteen: Maya Abdominal Massage Week eleven: A little bit at a time Week ten: Well-timed reminders Week five: The right path for us Week four: Our fertility treatment “break” Week three: Deliberate choices One Response to “April’s Journey to Fertility: Week Twenty Eight”Leave a Reply |
 
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April! Bravo!
Thank you so much for sharing!
We all seem to “should” on ourselves don’t we? Balance and awareness are works in progress and we’re all doing our best at every given time.
I too love Charlie Brown’s Christmas and will watch it as our “Friday movie night” thanks for the suggestion!
God Bless, Kristen