Tuesday, January 13, 2009

A Mental Health Day



I'm sure most moms agree that there are just times when you realize that you've been going virtually non-stop for way too long and that you are on the verge of snapping. It's important that we realize when that point is reached and that we force ourselves to take the time we need to decompress. I reached that point this past weekend. I went to bed Friday night with my mind swarming with thoughts and worries. After tossing and turning and feeling like I would just explode if I didn't find a way to relax and just forget about everything going on, I took two Tylenol PM's and told my husband I would be knocked out and to listen out for the kids.

My husband, being wonderful like he is, got up with the kids the next morning and fixed breakfast while I slept. I finally woke up at 10:30 with an urge to get away from the house and go do something fun and relaxing and rejuvenating--just the four of us.

So went threw on our bathing suits and packed a change of clothes along with a cooler filled with snacks and juices and headed to the beach. Less than an hour later we were at Cocoa Beach playing in the sand and jumping the waves with the kids. It was sunny and 77 degrees. The water was even warm enough to play in. We played and snacked and lied around on the beach all day. It was just what I needed. These type days don't happen often enough, but I am determined to change that. I realize now that saving my mental health is just as important as saving my physical health, and they really are intertwined. So let me encourage you to take advantage of a mental health day every now and again. It's amazing how much better you can feel after taking some time for yourself.

11 comments:

michelle said...

Good for you!!!

Lori of I'm no super Mom said...

It looks like a blast!!

The Rambler said...

Time for yourself is my most favorite thing...after my daughter :)

congrats on being the featured blogger today!

And launching your store!

TheXMom said...

Looks like you had a great time. I often forget to stop and take a "mental health day"... Thankd for the reminder maybe I'll take one today.

Island Girl said...

Your children are so cute! You've got me thinking about a mental health day now, haha!

Happy SITS Day!

Tiffany said...

What an amazing day! I work outside the home - but agree that sometimes we all need those days!

Being in the frigid temperatures in Nebraska it is usually an indoor play park and not the beach (unfortunately)!

Steph at Problem Solvin' Mom said...

Looks wonderful, what a great idea!

Anonymous said...

I wish I could go to the beach in January!! It's 10 degrees here!!!!!! I need a mental health day now!!

Stopping by from SITS!

Anonymous said...

that looks scrumptious. it's been a LONG winter...so it's nice to even just see a picture of something resembling warmth! glad you had a good time!
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TheXMom said...

Come on over to The X Mom and pick up your Honest Scrap award.

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