Every new day greets me with a barrage of responsibilities. The air is thick with reminders of adult tasks: tidy this, organize that, speed up, do more. For parents, especially moms, the to-do list can feel endless. But you know what? I’m over it. I’m opting out of the impossible expectations that come with a traditional to-do list.
Instead, I’m embracing a “to-don’t” list. Here’s my new mantra:
- I won’t snooze my alarm and miss my cherished quiet time with coffee, a journal, and a pen by the window.
- I won’t rush my kids unless there’s a genuine emergency.
- I won’t utter the words “hurry up” even once.
- I won’t mindlessly scroll through social media for updates from people I barely know.
- I won’t lose my patience or let anyone spoil my day.
- I won’t waste energy on negative thoughts about others.
- I won’t fret over cleaning when I could be lying in the grass, watching birds soar or digging in the garden.
- I won’t criticize my partner, no matter how late he gets home or how often he dozes off on the couch.
- I won’t diminish my self-worth by comparing myself to others or worrying about their opinions.
- I won’t feel guilty for what I didn’t get done.
- I won’t let a good book sit unread on the shelf.
- I won’t decline a friend’s request for help.
- I won’t second-guess my child’s food choices.
- I won’t stress if my daughter forgets her coat.
- I won’t worry about how prolonged our bedtime routine gets this week.
- I won’t dwell on the veggies we didn’t consume.
- I won’t obsess over the clock, tallying up our agenda.
- I won’t forgo spontaneous moments of fun because those are the best ones of all.
- I won’t chase after perfection, nor will I expect it from others.
If I’m fortunate, I might just find myself ticking everything off this new list, once and for all.
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In summary, by flipping the script on to-do lists and prioritizing what truly matters, we can navigate parenthood with more joy and less stress.