tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400724054706198049.post118438297596010478..comments2023-10-30T08:53:29.189-07:00Comments on The Enlightened Homemaker: A little Selfishness....Resolution #3.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01307522480411253386noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400724054706198049.post-78019394131207356042012-01-06T20:42:37.400-08:002012-01-06T20:42:37.400-08:00You are certainly and inspiration in the work out ...You are certainly and inspiration in the work out department, Kelli! It is so easy to get off a schedule but I totally agree...I am always happier when I am on my am workout schedule. I am just a few days on but I am feeling soooo much better! Sore...but better!Shari Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474703445475943040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400724054706198049.post-21435700050625343262012-01-06T20:35:24.067-08:002012-01-06T20:35:24.067-08:00Shari - We missed you and Mike tonight at Culinary...Shari - We missed you and Mike tonight at Culinary Dropout. The food was great and the company even better, but it would have been the best to have you guys there too. Linda Lou was telling me about your recent blog posts on me time and Brazilian Butt Lift and how those posts have really hit home with her, so I decided to check in tonight after we got home.<br /><br />I am sooooo in agreement that we need to take a little time for ourselves to feel good and strong and healthy and alive. I got a little burnt out on 2 weeks straight of kid-fest, even though I loved being with my beautiful kiddos. It was just that the scales were out of balance.<br /><br />I am such a believer in early morning fitness, as you know. Some days it is so dang hard to get up at the crack of dawn while everyone else is asleep, but it has done wonders for my life the past several years. I am healthier and happier than ever because of it. After spending 8 straight years having babies and getting fat four times and never really losing all the baby weight and never making time to exercise, my world needed to change. The consistent early morning workouts have been the secret for sure. And for me, there is just no other way to fit the me time in unless it's before waking hours. So glad you ordered the DVD's. You will love the Brazilian Butt Lift. It is seriously a fantastic workout and the results are great. Skip the intro segment and go straight to the Bum Bum. <br /><br />Love ya! See you tomorrow.Kelli Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14671043560731389803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400724054706198049.post-61281651850556716622012-01-04T08:04:04.687-08:002012-01-04T08:04:04.687-08:00Well said, my friend. I love this post. And the ...Well said, my friend. I love this post. And the Brazillian Butt Lift? HAHA! Be sure and report!RPHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04404824939304875517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400724054706198049.post-32269201409697642302012-01-04T06:12:34.334-08:002012-01-04T06:12:34.334-08:00I remember being single also or before I had kids ...I remember being single also or before I had kids and desperately wanting to be unselfish for sure! Like I said, there is a balance that we all crave and for the most part, I would rather lean towards everyone else for sure. We are happier that way. But, now and then, we need to tip the scale towards ourselves. May this year bring great things to you , Tara and Kami....keep working on your "me" time! You are an amazing mother and have gone way above and beyond this year for your kids. KIm...I don't know where in the world you are going to find "me" time with your schedule but if you don't , you are going to crack. Join me anytime!Shari Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474703445475943040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400724054706198049.post-89533759417326543152012-01-03T22:05:31.014-08:002012-01-03T22:05:31.014-08:00I think all mothers are wonderful-at least I think...I think all mothers are wonderful-at least I think the world of mine & am so blessed to have such wonderful examples in my life of women & mothers. With someone's comment about not being able to pour out of the cup when it is empty...as a single lady sometimes I feel my cup overfloweth with "me" time and often wish that I had a husband to love & take care of. I have even thought of being a surrogate for someone so I would have something to take care of & nurture {okay maybe not seriously} but I have thought about it. It is important to find balance in all things, and to not be afraid to ask for, or even offer help every once in a while. Shari, if you need a break, give me a call or message me. :) Happy New Year! Make sure all you mother lovers find some "me" time.Tara Emelitynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400724054706198049.post-41052053728531680382012-01-03T21:40:36.529-08:002012-01-03T21:40:36.529-08:00You are not alone I feel the same way. I always fe...You are not alone I feel the same way. I always feel that if I don't put my children first then I'm a bad mom. Every time I drive to work I feel guilty because I'm not with them or that I didn't spend enough time with them that day.Sometimes I stay up late cleaning so I can give my children more attention.I go days without doing anything for me because all my time I try and give give to my family.I'm going to take your advice and give me some selfish time so maybe then I will feel better about myself and my girls can see that it's ok to take time for you and still be a good and loving mom.Happy Hopper Preschoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11056802645610924652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400724054706198049.post-40643439013699837902012-01-03T21:34:40.760-08:002012-01-03T21:34:40.760-08:00This is my goal this year too. Since becoming a mo...This is my goal this year too. Since becoming a mom almost four years ago, I have not taken any "me" time and as a result, I am now - three kids later - running on very empty. I am suffering from a really severe bout of depression (dealt with it my whole life) and finally began some counseling for it (I already feel better). One of the things she pointed out to me was that I cannot keep pouring out of my cup all day every day when my cup is empty. I have to find ways to refill my cup. I have lost myself a bit in motherhood - my mother didn't take "me" time either - and as a result, it hasn't come naturally to do so. But it is the opposite of selfish - it is actually something we must do to keep our families and ourselves happy. So I am making time to go running (got an ipod nano to help!) and I am going to find some "me" time every chance I get so I don't get into this funk again. It's so nice to know I'm not alone :) Unfortunately it seems like this will be a battle I'll have to fight my whole life as a mother since you're far ahead of me and still finding the need for "you" time. Sending lots of love and encouragement your way!kamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01036681846580798894noreply@blogger.com