Allocate One Day to Chill

One of my goals when I returned back from holidays, was to allow one day off during the week that is completely guilt free!

This means no emails, no computer, no phones, no calls, no meetings, no rushing.......working from home as its benefits, but there are some negatives as well, especially if you dont have any boundaries.

The purpose of this new routine is to have a day where I can spend time with my children and also have time for me without trying to send an email when the kids are entertained or return phone calls when they are sleeping. I had not realised how much of this I was doing until I changed the pattern.

So, yesterday was my first day. Do you want to know something - it nearly killed me!!!!!!!!! It was so much harder than I first thought. Jeez, how hard can it be to have a day to relax??? Very hard when you have created a habit....

The day was fantastic! After dropping the kids of to school and kindy, Lukas and I went to Kindy Gym and played. Then we went for coffee and shopping. On arrival back to home, Lukas had a rest. This is normally when I would head to the office and sort out emails, calls, work....instead, I made myself some lunch, watched Oprah, cleaned out my pantry, had a cuppa and read a magazine.....then when the kids came home, we cooked pancakes, made lolly bags and worked on craft.

I usually try to do all of the above and try to fit work in as well. However, I could not believe how much I had achieved in the house, with the kids and for myself all in one day. It felt amazing not to feel obliged to be checking emails and phones. It was tempting at points just to have a quick check......but I had to stick it through and I did.

The best part is that I know by the end of the week I will not feel that I have "worked" every waking hour.....my goal is to continue with this balance and not let the other stuff rule my life...its a work in progress.......