tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post37308126514117405..comments2024-03-26T08:24:25.988-04:00Comments on Creekside Cottage: Mentoring: Self CareDeanna Rabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07946588895797307347noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-53038225298979242732017-02-10T07:32:06.988-05:002017-02-10T07:32:06.988-05:00Having a rest hour after lunch began in the tropic...Having a rest hour after lunch began in the tropics but we continued it in the states long after our kids were done with naps. They read on their beds or played quietly. Kids too need alone time, but I sure enjoyed the hour of solitude for me. podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-47670218891742623262017-02-10T07:29:37.993-05:002017-02-10T07:29:37.993-05:00You are so right! Each day I do try to find time f...You are so right! Each day I do try to find time for things that I enjoy. Taking care of hubby and housework can tire you out. Even though my children are all grown with children of there own, I still have concerns for them and try to help where I can.<br />Have a good day and find for yourself!Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029808502731853372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-68434659972331739652017-02-10T00:34:56.199-05:002017-02-10T00:34:56.199-05:00A great post. Self-care is so important for women,...A great post. Self-care is so important for women, especially those who care for others. I always used my children's nap times as time for myself - I napped or read, too. And after they grew out of their naps, we had quiet time for an hour after lunch with everyone playing in their rooms or reading. Lovely times. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-59952455380578312482017-02-09T23:11:11.867-05:002017-02-09T23:11:11.867-05:00I like to differentiate self-care from selfishness...I like to differentiate self-care from selfishness, for I see that too often, and my "natural" self is all too prone to it! I believe it is an act of service to put my family's needs before my own. But, yes . . . surrounding myself with beauty and goodness and rest . . . those are healthy ways to fill my cup and be recharged to do the work that He has called me to do.Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-13186215003653299692017-02-09T18:10:46.396-05:002017-02-09T18:10:46.396-05:00Alas, I feel as if all I do is self-care. There...Alas, I feel as if all I do is self-care. There's a balance. I think you are an expert to moms with young children. I smiled to think you chose bathing and/or watching a movie, reading a book, to sleep. I chose sleep. I think I went to bed at nearly the same time as my kids as often as possible because I was up long before they were in the morning. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-12382125688179578902017-02-09T12:17:34.718-05:002017-02-09T12:17:34.718-05:00Self care is vital; I recently adopted a dog from ...Self care is vital; I recently adopted a dog from the shelter and walk him 3 times a day, which is self care for me. I get exercise, marvel at how cute he is, and always pray a thank you for allowing me to see the bay every day. Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-1395688816204874422017-02-09T11:41:35.475-05:002017-02-09T11:41:35.475-05:00I am like you - I used to stay up at night so I co...I am like you - I used to stay up at night so I could be alone. I still feel the need to be all by myself sometimes. I don't get a lot of 'alone' time but I do treasure the hours and minutes I get. Home alone are beautiful words to me! <br /><br />Since I have no children at home and Louis Dean goes straight to the coffee pot and the news on TV, I find I can get a full hour or more after I wake up if I stay in bed. I read, I pray, I play - Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is a luxury I do not take for granted but it is, indeed, a LUXURY!! I also hide out in our gazebo with my book and a glass of tea - or wine in the evening.<br />Taking care of ourself is extremely important if we hope to take care of others. I am so proud of my daughter, Amber, because - as a mother to quads - she instinctively knows the importance of having ME time! Today we are meeting for lunch!<br />I need to start walking again on a regular basis. I use that time for thinking, planning and praying and meditating.....Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623820316056914224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159257200454865972.post-5767489169350164662017-02-09T11:08:48.786-05:002017-02-09T11:08:48.786-05:00Mrs. Rabe,
I truly appreciate this post. I have t...Mrs. Rabe,<br /><br />I truly appreciate this post. I have taught this to a lot of women in ministry. I had to learn the hard way by burning out and breaking down that it is a must to take care of self. I always think of the directions on a airplane in case of ER put your oxygen mask on first and then help someone. You can't help them if you can't breathe. If you run out of oxygen. <br /><br />I try to take books and go to a park when my kids are at art class for an hour. I read, journal, take a nature walk, take pictures, or sometimes just sit and listen to the birds. This is weekly. Daily I try to carve out time daily to walk and read. This is important to me and refreshes me. Mrs. Chrissy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516870555452352931noreply@blogger.com