Who Me?

Today I sat down to start a project.  One of motivational purposes. The project consisted of me going through magazines and clipping out anything and everything that was positive and\or could relate to my very own journey. As I'm progressing, I start thinking of my sister (love her and I'll share more about her later). I started planning this awesome project for her.

I'm clipping away with thoughts of how I'm going to complete the project. How I will ship it to her and already imaging how she will react when she looks at it.

THEN.....(you can add dramatic sound effects like I just did) I started telling myself "uh, wasn't this project for you?"

I'm usually doing for others and putting others first. Very seldom do I follow through on what I want to do or the things that would excite me. Or, if I begin something I think about how its going to effect others around me. Not that its wrong or negative thinking about others. But how positive is it for me if I don't put myself first some of the time.

Motherhood kind of puts us in the way of caring (doing) for other or making sure everyone is taken care of. For some its hard to turn off and care or do for ourselves. This will be a big obstacle for me. But its doable. Right?

Well, the project is back in my court and will be completed with my own interest in mind. If you find yourself in a similar situation, I recommend starting small. Favorite movie? Read a favorite book? Sit alone in your bedroom for a few minutes. Whatever helps you focus on your inner self for just a moment. Yes, I'm going to practice what I preach.

Good luck!