Where is Your Fresh Start?
September always feels like a fresh start, doesn’t it? The rituals of buying school supplies, welcoming a crisp feeling in the air, sending kids off to school all help us feel like we are starting anew. And we happily take on the task of getting our kids ready for a new year every fall, making sure that a happy,constructive year lies ahead.
But now that we have put our energy into making sure our kids get off on the right foot, what about our own days? Every September we fret over how to make sure our kids have a great year ahead in learning and becoming more of who they are as people. Are we doing the same for ourselves? What effort are we putting in to make sure our lives are fulfilling and going in the direction that we want?
Our lives as parents are terrifically important. But we do have other hours in the day, and some or many of us are spending them working – in whatever form we choose. And when the days are busy and routines packed full of things to do at work and at home it can be hard to step back and weigh what we do and how we spend our time. But just like we spend time planning our kids’ lives once a year,perhaps we should do the same for ourselves.
Perhaps it’s full time work that fills your day. Is it what you really want to be doing? Is there anything you would change? How can you get there?
And what about part time work, freelance or work from home parents? When was the last time you sat down and really looked at how you are spending your time? Is it all worthwhile work? Do you like the part time balance you have created?
And parents who are taking care of kids full time, how does it feel now that you are living it? Is it still filling you up? Do you feel as though you would like a new challenge? Are there things you could add to your life that would help you feel fulfilled?
Do any of you need a fresh start too?
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