I tend to share the ups on the teeter-totter of life.
I thought I’d share a teetering moment as I try to find my balance again.
I am transitioning from a stay at home mom to a part time working mom and I don’t have it quite figured out yet.
I am trying to let go of some of the expectations from my previous path as I journey on down this new road and it’s a bit bumpy, as I want to do it all.
I think there is always chaos in the transition and once I master the steps, it’ll seem easy again. But right now I feel the stress and it’s ok, it just is and I have two pimples on my face as proof.
I’ve decided my priorities are:
1. My family. I want to cook and to pick kids up from school and drive them where they need to go. I want to be present when they are home and be able to listen and share stories together while we can.
2. Exercise. I have to exercise for my sanity. It’s a requirement that’s not negotiable and I keep forgetting this. Today I remembered and it felt so good, especially on a Monday.
3. My work. I’m excited about my new job and creating something new and being part of a great team. I like using my brain and like that I’m actually making money again, after 15 years of volunteering.
4. My clean house. I need order and chaos under control in my outer environment to maintain my inner sanity. This is teetering today but I’ll get it back in order before I go to bed.
5. My girlfriends. I need them. They are my emotional support and I love sharing our stories together.
6. My volunteer commitments. I still love giving back to my community and this one is a little bit harder now. Today I let go of one of my commitments and it did not feel good. I can’t continue in the role I had and work too, at least not right now. I’m ok with the decision now, but in the moment I struggled.
7. My writing. I’m still enjoying this outlet and love that so many of you find a connection with me and share your ideas and comments. I may try writing at different times of the day and maybe skipping a day or two, to let go of the pressure and expectation to produce new content daily. We’ll see. I’m not ready to change this process just yet, but I don’t want to teeter too long.
I like balance, amidst the yin and the yang.
How about you? Are you feeling centered or are you teetering too? Are there things you need to change and burdens you need to let go to find your core again? Change is good. Embrace it and enjoy the ride.
xoxo thanks for reading xoxo
here i am 
Atta girl!
Good on you to recognize that there are only 24 hours in a day and we can’t do it all–all the time. I like how you have set clear priorities for yourself. Way to go! Thanks for your transparency on so many matters–it is reassuring to me to hear that you (and others!) struggle with the same issues as me. So, now I’m letting you know back that you’re not alone in these struggles. Hang in there! In my experience the first few months of a new job are the hardest, you’re on the steep part of the learning curve. Once you get settled in your job, it will open up some bandwidth again to rediscover some of the things you’ve had to temporarily cut back on.
Love, your #1 fan and cheerleader!
I think you are right, my friend. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Ahhh… You are feeling many emotions, feelings, and moments right now that may be slightly difficult , but move you forward in a very positive way. We all look for balance, but happiness trumps that because we are imperfectly perfect..😊. Hang in there.. We are all experiencing this .. Together… ️Xo
Thank you for your comments, Christine.