- Weekly Intention: After I took March off, I then decided to take April and May off too apparently. It seems almost pointless to do this, this week, since I am leaving in 2 days to go home and will not be able to update for at least 2 weeks possibly. But I am still pulled by a desire to do it so here we are. It feels like the last 3 months have been a blur. And I don’t want the next 6 months to feel like that. So my intention this week is twofold. One is to spend the next 56 hours filling some paperwork I need to, tidying up the house, and packing (when I am not working, of course) so that I feel a bit more ready for our trip. I’ve had a low level of stress about the trip the whole time, mostly because I am not sure what and how much to pack. So I want to settle things a bit here and feel more ready to go. I also would like to journal some and spend some time reflecting on my goals for the next six months of the year. I feel like things got off course a bit and I want to think about what getting back on course would look like for me.
- Choices I want to make:
- One: I will choose to figure out what will help me prepare for the trip and help with the low level anxiety.
- Two: I will choose to journal for at least one hour so i can see what i’m feeling.
- Three: I will choose to spend some time with jake before i leave.
- I am looking forward to: Seeing my parents, sister, nephews, and the rest of my family at home.
- This week’s challenges: A lot going on this week. Work, a test for one of the kids, packing, cleaning, tidying, a very long plane trip and likely some jetlag. But also so much excitement!
- Top Goals:
- Work: I want to get a few things decided and a few things underway so nothing lags cause I am gone.
- Personal: I want to journal. Reconnect with my wishes and desires and see what they are.
- Family: I want to spend so much time with Jake now and my wonderful family at home.
- I will focus on my core desires (kind, strong, true, generous, brave) by:
- I will be kind to myself. I will forgive myself and find a way forward.
- I will be strong by doing what it takes to get ready to go on vacation.
- I will be generous with the possibilities on this trip.
- I will be true to myself but also open and kind. Both can live. And I will give myself grace.
- I will be brave by having faith that things will be ok.
- This week, I want to remember: that all will be ok. We will make it home safely. Things will get done. Packing will be ok. All will be ok. And to breathe. Breathe.
Here’s to a wonderful week!
You are so good at taking a moment to refocus on your wishes and goals. You’re inspiring.
Safe travels.
Leaving for a trip always seems overwhelming until you are actually on the plane and there is nothing more that you can do–only then can you take a deep breath and begin to enjoy the journey. Especially when you are the mom. Have a wonderful time and good luck getting it all done.