Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Shut down days

“Sometimes the most urgent thing you can possibly do is take a complete rest.”
--Ashleigh Brilliant

So, I had one of those days yesterday when you just don't feel like doing anything but resting. Apparently I was exhausted because I had absolutely no motivation! And, was very overwhelmed. I think it's ok sometimes and somedays to have "shut down" days. We need them. Rest is good. Because I allowed myself this, my motivation kicked into gear about 5pm and I cleared one corner of the kitchen counter, picked up from Friday night fun, and vacumned. Yeah! I am feeling so much better today even with the laundry overtaking our home because of plumbing issues! Checking out a few blogs also helped me to not feel so alone. Do you ever have "shut down" days? Oh...and btw...it's my 40th birthday today! WOW.

5 comments:

Danielle said...

Thank you for the comment on my blog.. You have a pretty awesome one yourself!! Us moms have to stick together before we are overtaken lol!! :)

Joe said...

Yes I do! I feel like I am having a shut down month being away from you and Emery!

Happy Birthday my Beautiful Bride!!!!

jacqueline said...

Dearest Shanie, sometimes we need a little shut down days to just do nothing but relax. I do when im feeling really overloaded with work. I always have to remind myself to be "Kind and gentle with myself". Rest is really good! Oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I hope you had a good celebration! Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!

Nancy said...

YAY, I figured it out (thanks to you via Facebook)!! :) Love the blog, love the pics, love the girl! You have so many blessings (I'm sure I don't have to tell you that though)! Glad to see you're so happy! I love all the pics of Emery! OK, I think I might just start a blog now! :)

Kerri said...

happy belated- mine was 2 days after yours.

yes, those shut down days- i know them, i use to fight them, but i've found that if i give in , like you did, i'm ready to open back up happily in just a bit of time!