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Waiting, waiting, waiting…

Posted by Alenka  in Parenting 1 Comment »
Waiting, waiting, waiting...

If you are anything like me, and you have kids, that attend millions of activities, the majority of your time you spend driving kids back and forth and wasting time in between.

It requires not only great organizational skills and being very flexible, not to say available, but think about all the time you spend waiting.

Although it’s great sometimes to meet other mums and go for a cup of coffee, doing it on a daily basis is great time-waster.

When Anja has a competition, for me it means waking up in the early morning hours, driving to the venue and back home in the evening. I literally have whole day off. Although she doesn’t really need me there by her side, I spend the day at the pool, just in case… I often used to bring laptop computer with me, but I rarely even open it, let alone that I would really work. And I felt bad for not doing the things…

Living in these busy times it is necessary to organize and prioritize things in-between. But it does not mean you need to go running around and doing things you have to do. Of course you can do some errands or go shopping, but why don’t you just take some time off.

While you wait you can read good book, that you wanted to read for some time, you can listen to motivational audio book or meditation, you can go for a walk. Think about your dreams, your goals, your plans… You can even write your gratitude journal, sitting in the car or in the park.

Do You Take Time-off from Your Kids?

Posted by Alenka  in Parenting, Positive Thinking No Comments »
Do You Take Time-off from Your Kids?

I often write and talk about the time we spend with our children. And how we should set aside as much time as possible to be with kids and enjoy quality time together. And it is important! But what about your time? Do you spend enough time with yourself?

Look at your typical day. If you are anything like me, your day is filled with errands, house-keeping (well, at least I don’t do the cleaning), driving the kids around from one activity to another, doing business… And if that’s not enough Anja has competitions on Saturdays and Tina is having her riding lessons on Sundays.

We, the parents are so busy and overwhelmed with the things we have to do and they just can’t wait.

But do you sacrifice your time for it? Are the needs of others always before yours? And do you feel guilty if you let your family members to be on their own?

If today was your last day…

If today was your last day...

Today is a holiday in Slovenia – All Saints Day and family and friends get together to remember friends and family members who have died. We went to the cemetery to light some candles for our ancestors and friends. And walking past the graves Tina said: “Mummy, when you die, I will build the largest and most beautiful monument on your grave.”

But I don’t want others to remember me because of the biggest tombstone, I want to be remembered by the things I did and by the moments we share when I am alive.

Think about this - how would you like to be remembered? What things would you tell your children and family if today was your last day? Where would you take them? What would you show them? What would you do?

I admit I don’t like this holiday, I don’t like going to the cemeteries, but it’s a great reminder that our lives will pass too and that it’s every alive moment that really counts.

Now, why don’t you tell your loved ones how much you love them and how much you care, how proud you are and how happy to be with them?

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Are you Focusing on the Negative?

Are you Focusing on the Negative?

When I stepped into my daughter’s room all that I saw were papers on the floor, books scattered on the desk, bed unmade, crayons all around…

Luckily before I started to scream and yell at her I stopped and think. She knows that her room is her responsibility and even though I would love to have it clean and tidy, I decided not to intervene.

I rather though about other things she does around the house. That she just helped me with the dinner. And the day before she cleaned the windows in the living room. She cares really well for her bunnies.

When shifting my focus I was easily ignoring the mess in her room. It felt so much better to see positive things she does. Especially when I commented on her good work, she just lit up. So what do you think her room will be like in the future?

It could have been so easy to just yell. To pick on her for all the other things going on in my life.

Summer Fun – Make it a Laughter Day!

Posted by Alenka  in LOA Games 2 Comments »
Summer Fun - Make it a Laughter Day!

There are so many positive effect of laughing, both physical and emotional, that you just can’t ignore!

Laughter relaxes the whole body and relieves physical tension and stress. It boosts the immune system by decreasing stress hormones and increasing immune cells. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. And last but not least protects you from the heart diseases, because it improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow.

When laughing you can’t feel angry or sad. Humor helps you shift perspective. And you are so much more fun to be with.

Read more about the benefits of laughter at http://helpguide.org/life/humor_laughter_health.htm

So why don’t you make it a laughter day?

  • Laugh for no reason!
  • Smile to strangers!
  • Make fun of things and events! (Just be careful not to offend anyone!)

Watch how your laughing gets contagious and how it spreads all over the world.

You like this game? You might also like “50 Law of Attraction Games for Children”.

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