I THINK I CAN, I THINK I CAN
SAYS THE TRAIN GOING DOWN THE TRACK
WITH ALL OF ITS PACKAGES ON ITS BACK
WEATHERING THE BLISTERING WIND
LIBERATED BY THE PROMISE OF NOT HAVING TO DAYDREAM AND PRETEND
IS THIS TRAIN A RESEMBLENCE OF ME AND YOU?
GOING DOWN OUR OWN PARTICULAR TRACK
WITH ALL OF OUR BAGGAGES ON OUR BACK
WEATHERING OUR BLISTERING LIFE STORMS
LIBERATED BY THE PROMISE OF NOT HAVING TO DAYDREAM AND RELY ON THE NORM
I THINK I CAN, I THINK I CAN
The last day of the year and the beginning of something new. Whether year 2022 kicked your ass, brought enlightenment or revealed revelations, there is something to be said about making it through 365 days. The times you laughed, cried, sighed are all related somehow to a mixture of a collage of life that you lived through. A collage that that you can continue to make look the same or change the pieces so that the pieces fit a little better. Maybe this past year, you were able to paint a bright picture of love and success or maybe you gave your personal paintbrush to another artist to paint your picture. if so, get that damn paintbrush back and go wild painting brilliant and bright. Paint so bright that neon looks dull. Love so hard that Valentine’s Day looks pale in comparison, live through your own eyes. See what you are meant to see. See you….I see you. I see everyday people hustling, grinding, loving, holding onto their beloves tight, all the while trying to hold onto themselves to become the best version they can be, day in and day out, day out and day in….
Day in and day out, day out and day in….
Was this past year hard to get through, was this past year filled with tears, unprepared change or fear. If so, place your halo on top of your head where it belongs. Shine your halo so bright that it blinds your critics. Set your hopes and dreams on your wings and watch them take flight. Practice self -care, care of self, care for you
Self- care, care of self, care of you….
What does that mean? It sounds so easy to understand, but the action of self -care can be limited but exhilarating no matter how small the gesture may be. Squeeze in time to meditate, exercise, listen to music and unwind. Today, I went to the gym for the first time in over a year. It was amazing how the bond I felt with other people upped my anty to participate and let go of built-up tension. COVID has left many people feeling alone, unmotivated or finding themselves isolated without even realizing how the walls of isolation were built. Take back your creativity and build upon a social circle that promotes support and fun. Say hello to the future and keep looking ahead, the rear-view mirror only pictures the road we traveled, it does not determine the road ahead.
Making time in a busy schedule to make healthy food options can be daunting 💀……💀…..💀…….. Between work, family time, laundry, cleaning and possibly school: finding time to nourish our bodies with healthy, vitamin packed choices can be the last thing we have time for. I have an awesome recipe that takes little time and has a powerful punch of nutrients.
I have discovered using a pressure cook that takes little prep time and you can cook your whole pot of veggies in 20 minutes!! You can use any type of pressure cooker. A specific type of pressure cooker is not needed. An example of a pressure cooker is posted to the right.
Ingredients:
Directions:
H : Halt Negative Thoughts
E : Embark on reinventing your career or yourself
A : Ask for help if you need it
L : Learn to adapt
T : Try it again tomorrow
H : Hhhhh…..take a deep breath
SAY IT OUT LOUD.
What happens when your thoughts meet reality and your lips expel the sound of your inner mind……….
What you are really thinking can come out…..
I already did that
I am awesome
Ugggh!!!
What is that smell???
I will start my diet tomorrow
What are you talking about?
I hate this gift
Am I getting a raise now?
I really like eating breakfast for dinner
Sleeping until noon could be my favorite hobby
Are you going to eat that?
Chocolate is really a vegetable and has no fat calories
Twerking is my new dance move
I am the best thing that ever happened to you
I Quit!!!
Wearing white after Labor Day does not impact my life
Mental health sick days should be a national mandate
Vote
Simply COntrary
I want to give a shout out to all the mom slayers who are doing their thing working at home! I know COVID-19 has definitely changed our lives and for so many that means transitioning from work at the office to working from home. Being able to simulate many roles into one cohesive work day can be challenging, crazy, and rewarding all at the same time. Here are some tips that I find helpful throughout my work from home days
Schedule short 10 minute motor break activities with child/children to incorporate them into your day. This will allow you a stretching/movement break while including play time with your child/children.
Make lunch dates with your children. This will allow for social interaction and bonding moments.
Enlist the help of the troops- Ask family members to help pitch in
Put together several 45minute-1 hour marathons of television shows your children like to watch and rotate them throughout the week.
Coordinate professional virtual behavior health therapy with a practitioner to manage emotional stress. Making the session virtual will allow for flexibility and minimize health risks related to COVID-19
Set boundaries with your work schedule. The end of the work day, should be the end of the work day….
Incorporate exercise before your child wakes up in the morning and work begins. This allows for healthy maintenance of the body physically and mentally.
Make little diet changes. Explore healthy options and soon you could notice increased energy and stamina that will last throughout most the day.
If your child is very young, place their enclosed portable play area/crib near your work station for easy accessibility.
Get dressed at least every other day. Professional attire helps attitude and self confidence.
And if all else fails….,press mute on your work head phone set and make sure the work computer’s camera is off 😉
Simply contrary
A mom slayer. Who are we? Where are we? and what do we do? What are our reckoning truths? We are women and men who take on the role a of biological, spiritual, or soulful relation to a human being that we call our child. Mom slayers are everywhere. We encounter us everywhere. We encounter us in the grocery stores, in the malls, while giving a presentation at work or thesis at school. We encounter us while taking a quick jog/walk around the neighborhood or more visibly by staring at our own image looking back at us in the mirror. Mom slayers continue to press the limits of gender and social limitations while gracefully lending our ears and hearts to our little darlings, but fearlessly tackling each and every day with stride. Our reckoning truths can change dramatically, slightly, swiftly, slowly, softly or harshly. We make up our own truths. We have the ability to stay the same or change, We have the ability to Slay!!!
Simply contrary
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