HOW TO MAKE LIFE YOUR LIFE EASIER
It is a difficult thought to think about when the day’s
bills were already paid and no one can see you smiling at the prospect of a
rainy day. Well, for me it was just that little bit more work needed to be done
to make sure I got everything I needed (even if it nothing more than a few
extra cents). So, this year I made my life easier by making myself somewhat
independent from having to wait on anyone else’s to pay my bills. That way I am
free to do what I want, when I choose and what I need, even if it means being
forced to pay someone else to do whatever it takes to keep me afloat. I have
learned this new trick over time, but never would I have thought I would be
doing so much of it while not needing to worry about how or where my next meal
comes from. Here is an example and a list of some things I did to make it easy
this past year.
I started working around the house. Before the pandemic kept
us isolated from each other, I’ve always found it hard to make ends meet. When
I had to take care of many animals and the rest of our household chores, I felt
overwhelmed with the amount of things that had to be checked off. Having to
check for any lost pets, for example. For years now I’ve been spending much
time trying to figure out how to get rid of unwanted animals in our home, so I
made myself available to come home as soon as possible if someone is missing
anything. Now I can make excuses for myself as to why I have to go shopping,
but sometimes those things don’t even work. You should know when your spouse is
getting sick, it doesn’t mean they are going to suddenly disappear after coming
home. I had to really think outside the box. There has always been a time and
place for most people. At least in my mind. I’m learning how to let go, and how
to give others the space to bring themselves back into their own world. Not
everyone can always leave their phone alone when leaving the house, especially
during COVID-19.
I’ve realized that everyone needs help just like me. Sure
there can be times when we all want to ask “what do you want?” But then again
sometimes we may find ourselves needing to ask “what will happen if everyone
left home or all that freedom from being too lazy?” This is just another
reminder that there has to be a balance between keeping our self-satisfaction
at bay, and doing what works best for us at all times. The only thing that
needs to ever be too lazy is not having enough willpower to make it through a
busy afternoon because someone told you to stay home. We need to find ways to
help others instead of pushing them away. A lot of social media has helped with
this. By posting information and ideas as well as tips and tricks they were
able to use in order to make each other’s lives easier such as cooking together.
Instead I just put up pictures of my meals so the two of us can enjoy sharing
some delicious ones. And that goes for anything too silly to include such as
baking cookies. Just be ready to work together when other folks are on
vacation. If my husband isn't around, I can still do something productive like
cleaning up the kitchen or taking out bins for recycling, so there is no excuse
to ignore him or be angry about being stuck at home. Sometimes those who are
meant to help do the same job as the individuals who have the jobs need to step
back and look within themselves to remember what truly matters to them.
I’ll say it again. Make my life easier! Without it, I
wouldn’t have been able to get through today even though I might have felt
helpless. I’m happy that I am no longer feeling helpless because now I can
actually go on to make that much of a difference in someone else's day and
maybe even my own day. Being a mom now is almost my full time job even if my
husband is at home to take care of his youngest son. My older daughter is also
starting preschool which is bringing on a whole different kind of stress for
her. She hates school at this point because she loves to read books at bedtime,
and I’ll often tell her to look for “the book” on her laptop. In the end the
goal is not reading anymore, but rather focusing on homework and learning from
the experience. I’ve made myself the priority here. With my focus and efforts,
I’ve been able to focus on helping my daughter become a better child. Maybe,
just perhaps by realizing just how important the importance of giving all kids
the chance to be loved, is to realize just how important it is for both of us
to remember just how valuable family is to everyone. Our parents should be a
big part of our day so they need to understand that they should never forget
how blessed they are to have these moments every single day. They too could
give us more time to relax and laugh together each evening. I’d love to hear
any suggestions for any family member who wants to help make someone’s life
easier this year. Be sure to tell them I wrote this article for them as well,
if you need some motivation next year.
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