As a busy working mother, alone time is a very rare and precious commodity. Every now and then, I get a weekday off work, which is a real treat. As much as I absolutely adore spending time with my family and friends, I find that it is very healthy to enjoy a bit of solitude from time to time. And that is precisely what I’ve been doing today!
Most of the time when I get a “free” day, I jump at the chance to go out exploring outdoors with my friends while my daughters are at school. Today, however, I decided to stay at home to catch up on some housework and allow myself to clear my head and do a little thinking.
The fire is burning warm and bright and the smell of food, candles, and diffused essential oils fills my home right now
This time of year can be very discouraging because I work long days and it’s dark outside by the time I get home. This leaves me with very little motivation to do things outside of my normal routine, which generally involves getting ready for the next busy day all over again.
I’ve been blasting music and dancing around while I do my housework and I have dinner in the slow-cooker for when my family gets home. There is something incredibly gratifying and oddly relaxing about being able to work alone at my own pace. My house looks and smells very nice and it gives me a satisfying sense of accomplishment. This is not something that I get to do on a daily basis because I work so much! I suppose I could do it all, but I’m just not a “super mom” like some. Over the years, I’ve learned to accept that, and I am perfectly fine with it ;)
Now that my housework is somewhat in order, I think I’ll spend a little time with my guitar while I still have the house all to myself!
Do you think it’s important to spend time alone? If so, how do you like to enjoy your alone time? I’d like to hear about it!
