The beauty of boundaries

So its been one of those weeks, the housework has piled up because we lost a couple of days over the long weekend, 2 dinners were complete flops and this weather makes you want to cuddle under a blanket all day…..

The old me during my corporate days would have pushed through, ignored my body’s signals it was fading, wouldn’t have asked for help and definitely wouldn’t have called in sick. Earlier this week I could tell my energy levels were fading and rather than being fuelled by coffee, pushing through, proving to the world I’m a superwoman and potentially either get sick or fall into a heap I slowed right down. A few years ago I read a powerful book on Boundaries, and putting them in all areas of your life, because if you don’t, life and people will take take take. So I drew a line in the sand walked past the piles of washing yesterday and took myself off to the ballet, I needed to refuel and switch off. For me I have a few key things that recharge me going to the ballet, mani & pedi, a bubble bath, a nap just to name a few. I’ve noticed that if you try and do this at home you quickly attack the washing and before you know it you’ve spring cleaned the house. Exhaustion kicks in, and a grumpy snappy version of you appears. Personally I’d much prefer to be a healthier happy version of myself to my son and husband then have a sparkling clean house and make out everything is amazing that doesn’t impress me at all! So after the ballet yesterday I grabbed a delicious hot drink, and enjoyed my quick stroll back to the car (as the grey clouds formed) feeling recharged and happy in my heart.

Rest more, have boundaries and be sure to nourish your body so you can be the best version of you!

Happy a lovely weekend

xx