Being -Fifty-Something: Only Two Hours A Day

                                       

As I age, making time for relaxation becomes more crucial than ever. I am starting to realize sometimes, always being busy can take a toll on my physical and mental health.

But now that I am over 50-something and juggling work, family, and other obligations, I find it hard to find the time to relax.

I will refrain from dwelling on life things such as stress and not relaxing because I am determined to find time for myself, even if it's only two hours of my day.

So, today, I am intentionally putting myself first. And I know that small statement sounds so dramatic, but I do not care. (Insert Grinch smile right here.)

Okay, here's the reality that nobody asked for.

My life is so busy that it can be chaotic for no reason, and I mean no reason. You see, no matter how I try to map my life out to be ever so perfect by trying to be Mrs. Do It All.

It never works because I seem to put more into other things and less time into the things that will bring me joy and fulfillment at my mid-grade age in life.

As I look back over my life, I see more years of hard work, grinding, and less time for enjoying.

WOW! That sounds like a life of struggling and doing nothing with myself. But, to clarify, that is not true; I just want to do more than be a mom, wife, worker, and people pleaser.

Honey, there is so much more to the mundane life of hustling and bustling.

At this stage of my life, I wonder what 50-something-year-olds do other than catering to others who may or may not appreciate you.

I am realizing I am in a different stage of my life, and it is scary, kinda lonely, and it's so new to me. But I am jumping in with both feet firmly down. Ok, I am trying to learn how to jump without having fear. Maybe I will start by journaling some ideas in my funky diary that I want to do in my fifties.

How hard can it be? Lol, maybe I shouldn't ask that question.

Nonetheless, this is my life, and I am in a phase of finally learning more about this new journey of being 50-something. OMG, that little phrase sounds so weird, but I can and will do it.

I may just share a few ideas here in a later post.

If you made it this far in the blog, Thank You.

Question: What are some things you do for only two hours a day that have changed your life for the better, even for a single moment?

As for me, I grabbed a coffee from my favorite local cafe this morning and went for a walk. Honestly, that sounds so boring, but this morning's coffee and walk turned out to be the best thing for me. I was able to clear my mind and refocus on the things that bring me peace and joy.

And on that note, I will sign off right here until next time.

xo, Tangie Bell