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One of my favorite things about summer is all the activities available to us. During the school year, programs are once a week or once a month, but in the summer, programs are constant. Though my kids get tired of being on the go, they also get tired of being home.
Though I would prefer to stay at home and get projects done, my children need to get out of the house. So, leaving the laundry pile, the stack of bills, the blog posts schedule, and the weeding project behind, I choose to give myself a break and take the day off.
From a day at the water park to time with friends at the jump zone, the day off gives us all time to relax, have fun, and interact with others. At the end of those days, I am tired, but I never regret the break in our schedule.
Realizing that there is a line here between procrastination and a break, I know moms in my circle work so hard, and we need to take the break. Our homes will not fall apart if we get a little behind one day. In reality, I find I have more energy to tackle those undone items after a day off than if I just worked day after day after day.
As you plan your summer schedule, I know you plan to get some of those items done that just keep getting pushed to the back of the pile. However, children are growing up, and we will remember the memories we made more than the clean, organized home.
When you give yourself a break and take the day off, do so without regret. Plan for the break, and take it. I’m planning to take a break this week as we need a day for fun. In using time wisely, making choices that will last a lifetime trump the piles at home that can wait a little longer.
I’m slowly learning to let it go, give myself a break, and take the day off. Hoping you can take a day off without regret as well. Happy relaxing!
Question: Do you periodically give yourself a break or take the day off?
