tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post874100100387620365..comments2024-01-15T12:17:49.418+02:00Comments on Midlife Singlemum: What Time Do Life Coaches Go To Bed?Rachel Selbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-12540134289309740672017-02-05T18:19:39.735+02:002017-02-05T18:19:39.735+02:00I'm not really interested in doing any of that...I'm not really interested in doing any of that morning stuff. Our mornings are fine - we get up at around 7, make lunches, dress and go. As for the school situation, I'm going to stick it out for the rest of the academic year. It's not just me, the kids can't write as their hands are too cold. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-91907206970982364032017-02-05T17:50:09.133+02:002017-02-05T17:50:09.133+02:00You made me laugh! And you are the second blog I&...You made me laugh! And you are the second blog I've read on this theme in the past week - 1 commentator there noted that a lot of the these folks would actually have help - i.e. Nanny's, Cleaning Ladies, Personal Assistants etc. and the rest of us would need a 36 hour day to keep up! :-)<br />I think it's good to keep in mind that many are selling a product and the whole point is to make you feel inadequate to start with so that you think you need their product.<br />You are a single mom with a couple of outside jobs and little family support and I think you need to cut yourself some slack.<br />I am a morning person (but need 7 to 8 hrs sleep) but if you aren't really a morning person then why not adjust to suit your schedule. Is there any way that spending some extra time in the evening (perhaps with DD's help) would make life easier in the morning?<br /> .Do the Dishes before going to bed<br /> .Pack at least half your lunches in the evening & pack up backpacks then<br /> .Lay out the clothes for both of you the night before - anything that will make a busy morning exit easier. All of these things could probably be done in 30 minutes and then you could sleep an extra 30 minutes longer in the morning - which seems to fit your internal clock better.<br />Your workspace sounds very uncomfortable and it's entirely understandable why you are feeling rather fed up. I'm just throwing out some ideas here - would it be possible to plug in a portable heater? Could you take a heating pad or even a small electric blanket with you? What about those "Hot Pocket" sort of things - we keep them for putting in our mitts etc - especially if attending outdoor events in winter. It might seem a bit silly but if any of these things make you feel more comfortable it might be worth trying.<br />As for formal meditation or self-help programs - here's my take. If you really think they will help you then fine - but at this stage of your busy life would this not be just another commitment that you might come to resent for putting even more pressure on your free time? Why not just 30 minutes to yourself - and DD would have to learn that this is quiet time for both of you - light a candle, pour a glass of wine or a cup of tea - listen to some lovely soothing music and just breath - deeply - or stretch as much as you want. Perhaps there is a prayer or a poem that speaks to you that you could repeat? No travelling to a formal class - no extra expense - no guilt if life interferes one day - and it's on your schedule.<br />You could even take this time in two 15 minute intervals if that works better or while the laundry is in or the dinner is simmering away.<br />You need to be really honest with yourself about what is feasible for your lifestyle at this moment in time and not add another burden.<br />I am now off out to do some grocery shopping = need to get out with my trolley before too much more snow comes down - if it's any comfort, I will need to don my Down Parka as it is Minus -12C with the wind chill at the moment! Have a good week and try to stay warm.Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-21255872206343940602017-02-05T16:47:49.887+02:002017-02-05T16:47:49.887+02:00Thank you Shamsher. I do believe that some of thes...Thank you Shamsher. 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