http://www.daringyoungmom.com/2012/12/19/drops-of-awesome/
It really did have an effect on me! And since I read it I have been trying my hardest to look at all the things I DO rather than all the things that I still need to get done, or things I've failed at doing in the past.
I think my favorite part of the blog is when she says that our "Drops of Awesome" don't get dumped out, we just continue to add to them. There is no taking away of the things we do accomplish. Seeing all I do in a more positive light, and not putting myself down for things I don't get done, is really starting to help me feel more positive and less overwhelmed. For the moment. I'm sure in a few weeks I'll forget about this and have to find something else to motivate me. But isn't that why we keep trying? And keep sharing and motivating each other continually.
Anything can be a "Drop of Awesome". Some of the things I've done today that I've added to my mental "Bowl of Awesome" are as follows:
Got up without complaining in my head, "I am soooo tired!" Drop of Awesome!
Put the breakfast dishes in the dishwasher. Drop of Awesome!
Put a diaper in the wet bag instead of leaving it on the floor. Drop of Awesome!
Ate breakfast. I think this deserves a few drops of Awesome!
Stayed calm and didn't raise my voice when Afton pulled down a shelf of books. Drop of Awesome!
Wiped down the bathroom counter. Drop of Awesome!
Gave Autumn extra cuddles instead of turning on Facebook. Drop of Awesome.
These are just a few examples of what I am thinking of throughout the day. It doesn't have to be something big and huge like "I cleaned the kitchen top to bottom!" it just is a positive reinforcement and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of all we DO accomplish!
So I will keep trying to remember my "Drops of Awesome" and hope you do the same! In the meantime, here are a few new pictures of the girls having fun! They overflow my "Bowl of Awesome" everyday! :)
