Freaky Friday #136

Today is Friday that means it’s Freaky Friday. If you need to know more about this journal writing challenge please read the First Freaky Friday entry.

If you’ve a mother I’m sure you understand the pressure in trying to do it all. Not only do we look after the welfare of our children, but we keep things running at home and work (if you have job), but there’s also your partner to support and then, somewhere in the day you want to find time for yourself. Sigh! I’m exhausted just writing that sentence and I am a mother.

One of the reasons I keep a journal is to gain a sense of self. I am able to use that page to claim a bit of me time. After reading an article about a free workshop* titled The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal: How to Reclaim, Rejuvenate and Re-Balance Your Life, based on a book of the same name by Renee Trudeau I just wished I could attend the workshop, too.

I think mums in general are often guilty of expecting too much of themselves. For this journal writing challenge write a journal entry as if you are this woman you aspire to be. Write about being super mum, the perfect wife and mother. Write all the great deeds she accomplishes. Then spend some time writing about why you’re glad you are not her. Write about your imperfections and why these are good for not only you but your family.

I hope you enjoy this journal writing challenge. Please share any comments in the section below.

Heather
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*The workshop is to be held in the Schaumburg Township District Library, IL, USA, on November 19 this year.