When Jack was very little, showering and drying my hair would be a luxury but now we have a routine, this happens daily (hooray!). However, its things like organising, tidying, crafting, baking and cooking which I just love to do that I want to try find time for. The more organised I am with things and in our life, the better I feel. I like to keep on top of filing and projects and baking yummy things and having healthy, homecooked meals each evening is a must for me.
What I have come to learn about time management and getting things done, is that with a baby sometimes best laid plans just don't happen. And you have to be OK with that. What is vital is to grab opportunities when they arise. Some evenings I am so tired, all I do is bath and feed Jack, cook a quick dinner and relax. Other nights, when I am more energised and Jack is quite content in his bouncer, I do lots of cooking at once and stick things in the freezer. I work best this way and try not to put too much pressure on myself if I am feeling too tired. It is all about grabbing the moment when you and baby are in the right space.
Another thing that really works for me is lists. I love making lists, lists of blog posts to write, lists of things to do, lists of supper ideas, lists of things I need to buy - it is endless. There are some things that have been on my to do lists for weeks and weeks and others which get crossed off after a few days. I have to prioritise and do what I have time for. I know I will get round to stuff eventually and it feels SO good to cross things off. I love accomplishing lists!
What I have found though, is that if I am getting anxious about things which haven't been done I take a step back and (a) think about how important it really is (b) remind myself that I do look after a near 5 month old baby who requires my constant love and care and nothing is more important than that and (c) reflect on how far I have come since January and remind myself that it will eventually get done. I also remind myself that 3 or 4 months ago I wondered how I was ever going to cook supper again! How would I have the time or energy to ever cook a meal every evening with a baby? But you do, you find your flow and what works for you and your baby and you go with it ♥
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Well said. It's really important to find time for yourself. Looking after a baby is hard work and can be mentally draining if they're having a bad day, so finding a little 'me' moment here and there is what keeps you sane 'and' able to look after those little ones on a bad day.
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