Today I woke up and immediately felt like the energy recharge failed overnight, feeling like I should simply roll back over and have another 8 hours sleep. Yet I can’t. Not today. 11 days into our Covid isolation, my husband needs his own working space back, both kids need home-schooling, and my house needs... well, I’m not quite sure where to start?!?!?! I also should mention we are awaiting his test results after he displayed mild symptoms yesterday. We may be about to hit the reset isolation button!!
So I had a choice. Get out of bed, moan about lack of energy and be Mrs Grumpy for the next few hours, making everyone else a bit grumpy (3 YO needs no further encouragement this morning) or flip it. I can choose to pull out Tool #11 Affirmations to help motivate me to get out of bed with a more positive attitude... that may also help me get through the next few hours... of maths!! So...
“Today I am filled with positive energy”
“Today I am filled with positive energy”
“Today I am filled with positive energy”
...and as I started to get out of bed it actually crossed my mind that I am currently unable to call upon my essential oils to uplift me due to loss of smell... but that didn’t stop me taking my morning sniff... AND I CAN SMELL AGAIN!!! Whoop!! This made me smile. This motivated me even more to get out of bed.
“Today I am filled with Positive Energy”
... still on repeat as I jumped into my morning shower (with extra essential oil added to the tray... Citrus bliss!! )... starting this day in a more positive way than I thought was possible when my eyes opened!
“Today I am filled with Positive Energy”
...still on repeat as I head into the kitchen and realise the dishwasher needs emptying... last night dishes need some attention... I may get stuck to the floor if I stand in the same position too long... I forgot to empty the washing machine yesterday... 🤯
“Today I am filled with Positive Energy”
...I do my best to take it easy and remember that all those things will get sorted no matter how hard the negative chatterbox tries to take me off track! The floor can be sticky for a little longer... the dishwasher doesn’t need to be emptied right away... the dirty dishes can stay dirty for now!! Ha! Screw you chatterbox...today I am filled with positive energy (or at least trying to convince myself I am)!!
I’ll let you know how much positive energy is left after a maths lesson with a 6 year old and teaching the 3 year old how to use scissors....
Have a positive day!