Finding time for myself - just for myself is a difficult process. I thought I had it all under control. I used to be in such great shape! I'd workout regularly, ate right, etc...but between my three kids, three jobs (?) and especially now, my mother's illness, I was forced to relinquish much of my spare time. And oh, that motherly guilt is so strong! I put on weight regularly and almost stopped exercising, and reached a whopping 187 pounds. My back hurts, my feet hurt,and not surprising my ...

Finding time for myself - just for myself is a difficult process. I thought I had it all under control. I used to be in such great shape! I'd workout regularly, ate right, etc...but between my three kids, three jobs (?) and especially now, my mother's illness, I was forced to relinquish much of my spare time. And oh, that motherly guilt is so strong! I put on weight regularly and almost stopped exercising, and reached a whopping 187 pounds. My back hurts, my feet hurt,and not surprising my knees do as well! It took me a while to get here, but I realize that to be my best, I must take time for myself, regardless of the guilt I may feel for not thinking of others first. Being there for others means understanding that my well must be full first.