Over the years women have been led to believe that no matter what the circumstance, we can do and have it all. We continually prove this by running around all day attempting to complete one job after another, and never saying “no” to the constant favors we are asked to do. From birth we are groomed to be the cook, maiden, beautician, sex kitten, wife, mother, teacher, homework assistant, nurse psychologist, transporter, entertainer, healer carpenter and the list goes on. While all of these things that we do are wonderful, are they necessary? Can we say no to the many unwanted requests? How many women can stand up to the daily pressures of giving and providing without eventually becoming burned out or consumed with illnesses?
Sometimes women’s lives may feel as if they running on a treadmill and are unable to get off. They may feel as if they are constantly moving, but can never get ahead or get any task completed. This leads to overload, fatigue, exhaustion, weight problems, stress, confusion, insomnia, hypertension and a host of other problems. My advice for you today is to stop trying to be a superwoman and start trying to be a list chopper. Deal with the major needs of life and chop off those minor issues that move you off course. Those things arise to drain and deplete us of our energy, beauty, youth, creativity and productivity.
Try this for a week – before going to bed at night, make a list of chores of things you would like to accomplish for the next day. The first one to five hundred things on the list (it does seem that long right?) should range from being the absolute most important to the least important. You will discover that by the end of your week, by chopping off the least important items from your list you would have created more “me time” for yourself.
That “me time” can be used to enjoy a cup of herbal tea, take a long walk, exercise or go to the gym, get a massage, watch your favorite television show, get your hair done, get that badly needed manicure/pedicure, write in your journal, read a book, get your sexy on, or whatever you do to enjoy yourself.
Remember my Latinalicious sisters don’t sacrifice your own well-being, you were born to be beautiful, energetic and happy, so in remembrance of this – stop being superwomen and become list choppers, creating a better, more fulfilled and happier you!
After reading your post Katrina I am on a mission to become a list chopper! In fact, I am sharpening my machete and planning my Latina time at this very moment!!!
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