Relaxation feels like a distant memory these days. As someone who's always been a go-getter, my life has ramped up to an overwhelming pace, blending business demands with family life.
Professionally, slowing down isn't an option. I thrive on my work and my ambitions. I pour my heart into MamsatWork, manage Zazou.eu full-time, and juggle a joint venture project with a business partner. Each is fulfilling on its own, but together, they exceed a standard full-time load—easy math.
On the home front, we have two school-aged kids, one navigating dyslexia. Social commitments with friends and family fill the calendar, plus a lively dog and no household help since our cleaner left two months ago. The kids' activities require constant shuttling, and I've recently restarted horse riding—three times a week, because half-measures aren't my style. It's meant to unwind me, but it's adding to the stress instead.
You'd think there's plenty of joy amid the chaos—and there is. What I truly miss is that rare moment of simply sitting still and doing nothing. Yesterday, it finally happened: a long-overdue date with my husband. He's low-maintenance, but he'd booked our sauna day months in advance. True relaxation took hours. My mind raced with work thoughts until they finally slowed. Chatting numbers with him probably didn't help, but when else do we?
Eventually, I slipped into a semi-relaxed state, distracted by a book that doubled as work (review pending—two birds, one stone). By day's end, I felt a glimmer of calm, but it took far too long. Something must change. Hire help? Scale back projects? Carve out 30 minutes daily for tea and staring into space? Restart our weekly Thursday date nights? Or keep charging ahead? Despite the struggle, I'm thriving: business is booming, family is solid, and we manage the dropped stitches of a hectic life just fine. I just crave more time to savor the moments.
What's your secret to relaxation? Share your tips—I'm all ears!
