When I’m putting together a post like this I reference tiny pieces of paper, Post-Its, and this time even a napkin to see what I felt I learned. Sometimes I’m angry when I write my list, sometimes happy, cocky, sad, and just about every emotion. That is why I like to pool the lists together so I can give you a mix, after all, I am a mix of all of those things. Aren’t we all? So, here is a few weeks worth of learning! Enjoy!
10 Things I Keep Learning:
10. You can’t be angry at people not helping you if haven’t asked for any help. ( I was angry when a friend pointed that out to me. Now I get it. We never know what someone might be going through while they act as if they have their shit together. Just do it. Just ask for help. You would be surprised at how many people will be there for you. I promise.)
9. Social media can be so ugly. ( I know, it’s my business, but I hate how cruel people can be to each other. I also feel as if while it connects us it also causes us to disconnect. People don’t talk to each other anymore. They just stare at their phones.)
8. Food and exercise are healing. ( Recently, I have been diagnosed with arthritis in my knee. I have been in pain for months and thought it was an injury. My mistake. I did some research and tightened up my diet. I have been pain free for a month now! I’ve also been exercising as prescribed by my doctor. No meds. Seriously, take a look at your diet. It could help you like it helped me!)
7. Stop assuming that my phone is glued to me and I should get back to you immediately. ( Please just stop. I started putting my phone away at night and spending time with my family without distractions. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done. I also leave it around during the day and I might not hear it. I will get back to you.)
6. I don’t mind that my teen doesn’t want me to get out of my car at pick up or park too close to where he will be. ( I posted something and some parents were outraged that I would honor his wishes. I’m actually proud of him. He wants to be his own person. He loves me and respects me and now it’s mine turn to respect him. This will pass. I’m enjoying watching from a distance.)
5. Enjoy what you have instead of giving energy to all you don’t. ( I have been putting this into motion. I’m learning how to enjoy my life instead of wishing for things I don’t own, places I can’t go, etc. Enjoy just this moment. You’ll be happier. )
4. Adults can be bullies too. ( Don’t judge someones parenting or their child unless you know them. I don’t respect adults that name call kids. )
3. The screenshot is your friend or enemy. ( If you can’t control yourself and post something that you might be embarrassed by…. try to remember that once you put it out there it’s there. I’ve seen some horrible behavior lately by adults and oh yes, I take a screenshot.)
2. I don’t think that knowing the difference between doing something wrong and right makes you “judgy”. ( I say judging is when you don’t agree with something that someone is doing, saying, etc. When someone steals or name calls because they want to justify their actions- I’m going to judge. It might not be right to judge, but it is human and I’m trying to be honest. I might understand why you did what you did, but that still doesn’t make it right. No matter how you try to justify it. )
1. Moms are too hard on themselves, me included. (Not everything is your fault, everything will never be perfect, everything will be fine if you take a break, I swear. )