Connecting with myself

Connecting with myself

My children are all away, and I have a few days for myself. The house is empty, only me and my thoughts...

Sometimes it feels good to have some time to reflect, retreat, and recharge.

I believe it's good not only for me, but also for my children. When I'm recharged, they have a balanced, energetic, happy mom! - So this is what my days are all about now.

Language class?

Girls night out with a friend?

Walk in the forest? Concert in the town?

Run (again, after missing too many months!)? Gym?

Dancing around in the empty house?

Reading a lot? Drinking coffee outside on a sunny day?

Just sitting and doing "nothing"?

Done. Done. Done.



We're so focused on always "doing" something. Our lives are all around "results".

"Performance".

"Growth".


What if we just slow down and do "nothing" for a while?


I have to admit, it took me a long time to let myself do this, to allow myself be not "productive", not "busy".

Just "be".

Be it meditation or retreat or something else, I believe that sometimes this is the best we can do for ourselves, for our families, for our beloved ones.

So I'm (re)connecting with myself.

Observing, reflecting, learning.

Recharging my batteries.


Do I miss my children? - Of course I do! I love them to the moon and back!

This is why we'll also have a family vacation together in a few weeks time.

First I'm recharging alone, later together with my family.

Because I need both - for myself, and for them.

And also, as a leader, for the people I work with...

Kristina Smith Aschemeyer

Enterprise Solution Account Manager at Adobe

1 年

I have had the same type of week. Mark is on the other side of the world and the kids are both off living their best lives. I have checked most of the same boxes you have and I feel so energized and ready for what life has in store for me next week. Great reminder that we need to use those oxygen masks when they drop down, even when we don't actually realize we need them. Be well, my friend!

Michelle HANTON OAM

Strategic Planner I Wordsmith I Motivator

1 年

Most definitely! Self-care is a priority and unless we look after ourselves by recharging, refreshing and relaxing, we cannot look after our businesses or our families. Enjoy your break!

Amanda Perran

Deloitte Partner | My purpose is to help the individuals, communities and organizations that I serve to thrive - and to spread a little kindness and joy while doing so.

1 年

Well said Agnes. So happy for you and all you have accomplished but especially happy to see you taking the much deserved time to celebrate you.

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