As a new day dawns, I find myself inundated with an endless list of responsibilities. The demands of adulthood loom large: tidy this up, organize that, speed up, achieve more. For moms like me, the to-do list seems to stretch into infinity. And honestly, I’ve had enough. I refuse to start my morning expecting the impossible.
So, I’m making a change. Instead of a to-do list, I’m adopting a to-don’t list. Here’s what I commit to avoiding:
- I won’t oversleep and miss out on my peaceful moments with a warm cup of coffee, a journal, and a pen by the window.
- I’ll refrain from rushing my kids unless there’s a real emergency.
- I won’t utter the words “hurry up” even once.
- I’ll avoid aimlessly scrolling through social media for trivial updates from acquaintances.
- I won’t lose my temper or allow anyone to spoil my day.
- I won’t waste my energy dwelling on negative thoughts about others.
- I won’t stress about cleaning when I could be lying in the grass, watching birds soar or digging in the garden.
- I won’t criticize my partner, regardless of how late he comes home or how often he dozes off on the couch.
- I won’t undermine my self-worth by comparing myself to others or worrying about their opinions of me.
- I won’t feel guilty about what I didn’t achieve.
- I won’t let a great book go unread.
- I won’t deny a friend’s request for help.
- I won’t question my child’s food choices or lack thereof.
- I won’t fret if my daughter forgets her coat.
- I won’t stress over how long bedtime routines take this week.
- I won’t dwell on the vegetables we didn’t eat.
- I won’t be a clock-watcher, fixating on the schedule.
- I won’t miss out on playful moments, as those are the most precious.
- I won’t strive for perfection, nor will I expect it from others.
If I’m fortunate, I might finally find freedom from my never-ending lists. And that’s a refreshing thought.
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In summary, let’s rethink our approach to daily tasks. By embracing a to-don’t list, we can focus on what truly matters and find joy in the chaos of motherhood.
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