"As a person, you're the whole pie...being a (Fill in the blank....Mom, Writer, Office Worker, Bank Teller, Retail Manager, Homemaker, etc.) is just a slice. It's just one piece of that whole pie that makes up your life. Paying attention to, and giving time to (Fill in the blank...your sense of style, what you're passionate about, cooking, exercise, cleaning, reading, creating, using your gifts) shouldn't stop simply because you are a (Fill in the blank...Mom, Writer, Homemaker, Office Worker, etc.)"
Quote rewritten and paraphrased from a quote by Nina Restieri in the Better Homes & Garden Magazine, March 2011 issue
Many moms for instance, fall into this trap. They see and think of themselves only as moms and forget to take care of all of the other parts of what makes them who they are. This is also common in those in the corporate world as well as homemakers.
The moral of the story?
Make sure you take care of all of the aspects of yourself and your life. Indulge in the feminine, romantic side of yourself...Make time to nurture all of the slices of your pie. Set aside time for a scented, hot bubble bath (and a glass of sparkling juice to accompany your soak), read a good book, express your creativity, go for a walk and get active, get a schedule set up that makes it easy to clean and keep your home in order. Get out of the house if you're a homemaker and are home all day (we all need socialization) and make time to be cozy at home especially if you're away from home all day.
Make time to be romantic with your husband (too many forget this once they are married). Make the effort to look and smell pretty every day. Pick out pretty, flattering pj's and attractive clothing no matter your budget (there are some nice clothes out there for a decent price if you bargain hunt), make sure your hair is attractive. Make the extra effort even when you are not feeling particularly attractive. Do things that fuel your passion (which makes you a much more exciting, interesting person to be around). Make time for good friends, a good steaming cup of tea or cocoa, workouts at the gym, a dance class. Indulge in who God made you to be. Use the gifts you've been given. Don't just settle for a slice of the pie when you were created to be the whole enchilada (well, you know what I mean) ;) Embrace the whole pie that is your life and make it your most favorite flavor of pie while you're at it. Truly enjoy all you've been blessed with, and are :)
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