This is a fun and stressful time of year. While going back to school is exciting it can also be stressful….especially those first few weeks. I don’t even have a student going back to school and I still feel it. I recall having conversation after conversation with myself this time of year telling myself to just settle down. Reminding myself that we were all adjusting to different bedtimes and waking times and putting homework and practices and all the things back into the routine.
While I am not sending a student back, I do get to participate in the back to school traffic. This means I have to get myself in gear early and beat the buses and car lines. No matter which way I turn out of my neighborhood I am eventually running into a school zone. So that is my adjustment this year.
Whether you are back to schooling or not, I have a Joy challenge for you. You might find this particular Joy focus odd, but I think it only makes sense. This month’s focus is REST. Yes, let’s find Joy in scheduling ourselves some rest. Rest doesn’t look the same for all of us. So you have to figure out what rest you need that will bring you joy. Maybe you are burned out on meal prep or social media or debating the same issue with a certain person or whatever it may be. Schedule yourself a rest period.
There’s definitely Joy in Rest.
Wishing you a wonderful week!
We are in full swing of school. My son started back last Thursday. It hasn’t been too but definitely some adjustments as we learn our rhythm. I will have to pat myself on the back for almost making it through his first full week of back to school. 🍎✏️ I am looking forward to the weekend. I have a nice evening planned for me and husband tonight, then I will rest.🩵🩵
Hope you have a blessed weekend.🙏🏿
I hope he has a wonderful year!