Close the Box

My "sister in-law" wrote a post about not being able to relax.  I can totally relate to this as I am also a "doer".  I like to have stuff done that needs to be done, I like to have the bills payed, house clean, laundry done....you get the picture.  While I think these can be good traits,  (I won't be a hoarder anytime soon), they also can have their down side.  I come to some of this logically as my mom was extremely organized and a clean fanatic.  It drove me a bit nuts as a kid and I am happy to say I am not "as" bad as she was/is.  However, I hold myself to high standards, with most everything I do.  I think this can often be a woman disease.  Too much of this can rob us of fun and peace of mind.  It is nice to allow yourself time to do nothing, or to turn your brain off for a while.

All the men in my life tell me that they don't have trouble turning off their brains...lol  They can open "one box" in their heads at a time.  Close the box, open a new one and move on.  Many of us women have numerous boxes open at once, pulling stuff out from each and juggling the thoughts at mock speed!

So I say to my fellow sisters from other misters....slow down a bit.  Find something that helps you slow your mind down.  Cut yourself some slack, you can't do it all.  Sometimes knitting or reading a book can take you away.  Play a game, garden, do some baking or whatever it is you like to do.  Is shoveling snow mindless enough???  I think it is!