Meet Colleen. She is a super successful Mommy Blogger at SAN ANTONIO MOM BLOGS and the co-founder and overseer of our local blogging group (last count over 300). She has two children nine and under, and has been married for ten years. But, Colleen understands that her active blogging career actually makes her a happier mom. “I love being a mom, but writing and consulting reminds me of who I was before I became a mom. Working allows me to stay in touch with the woman I was, while also helping me discover the person I am now.”
“The most important thing I do for myself is make sure I get enough sleep. It’s not always easy and I don’t always accomplish it, but my body, mind and soul all thrive when I get eight hours. Getting good rest also gives me the energy I need to be at my best for my family and my work.”
Colleen’s quote about staying in touch with the woman she was in order to discover the woman she is now should be on a plaque. As I have written, the majority of my mommy days were done with me on a shelf. But, after my makeover and a new found confidence. I was ready to get out and get going.
Today’s lesson is simply this: When you carry the I MATTER sign, you agree to take care of all of your needs again. What is it that you love and have not done in a long time? Start small and do it this week!
For me, that was writing. Something I started in fifth grade…was a part of me… and I shelved it. Once I left my house and began to cover stories for my blog again…I felt an amazing surge of joy.
It doesn’t have to be a job. It could be a hobby. It could be volunteer work. But, I know there are some of you who have placed a passion out-of-reach. Sit down and consider how you can re-enter and feed your soul again.
As Colleen has discovered, this makes her a more joyful, well rounded mom….one that says, I MATTER!
Thanks for stopping by, now please enjoy the Thursday Blog Hop and even hop on yourself. Then tell us in the comments what you are doing that feeds your passions!
Happy Thursday, all!
ITS TIME FOR THE THURSDAY FAVORITE THINGS BLOG HOP!
It’s time to hop! Party and link up! The Thursday Favorite Things Blog hop is where you can link your favorite post of the week or write a post about your favorite things and share it with old and new followers. The hop is hosted and posted on 3 different blogs! Your link will appear on the blogs of Katherine's Corner, Over 50 Feeling 40, and Vintage Mama. Three times the opportunity to make new bloggy friends and to share your wonderful blog and discover others toRULES:
Please DO NOT link and run…….
- Please visit a few of the wonderful blogs that are sharing here.
- Remember to Follow Your hostesses- Katherines Corner, Over 50 Feeling 40, and Vintage Mama
- Please leave comments when you visit
- Please Link to your post and not to your blog home page
- Linkback on your post (optional, but always appreciated)
- Grab the hop button code from The button page (optional)
- No adult content blogs
- Please no more than 3 links to your blog
- No links directly to your shops or websites selling things/services please! (sorry they will be removed)
- Yes you can link giveaways (they are everyone’s favorite thing) Add your giveaways to Katherines Giveaways Page too!
Adding your link to this blog hop gives Katherines Corner permission to share your posts and pictures via social media and as features on Katherines Corner. Note- All features on Katherines Corner will be linked back to the original source .Social media features are linked back to the hop
Hop On!
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