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Originally Posted by dgrindey
Originally Posted by cjomomma
I'm trying to do my nightly workout and the motivation just isn't there. Seems like it is taking everything I got to get this done tonight. UGH!!!!! I think mentally this has been a hard week for me. The kids are on fall break and driving me nuts. Ofcourse there is the thing with DD losing her retainer and the bills. It seems like the price of everything has gone way up but our income is smaller. DH found out yesterday that where he works they are not gonna give raises this year to anyone but I bet the big wigs will get theirs. Sometimes I get so tired of living like this. I can't afford to buy new clothes for my kids when they need them. I don't even want to think about Christmas, it's hard enough at B-Days. Sorry I will stop whinning.
Although we are retired for several years, we are feeling the result of the economic problems in the grocery store, our utility bills, our taxes, etc. Your kids will be fine and will do well no matter the situation and you have the right to whine all you want! :) We have been there when our kids were growing up so I certainly understand your feelings. Don't stress over things you cannot control. I'll say a prayer for you and yours. |
Originally Posted by JanTx
I heard this in a sermon when I was a child and have remembered it ever since:
For every worry under the sun There is a remedy or there is none If there is one - seek till you find it If there is none - then never mind it! For some reason that has stuck with me and gives a bit of peace when I find my brain in a whirl. My dad was bipolar (manic-depressive back then) and I thought that little poem would cure him! That didn't work, but ... it has helped me over the years. |
Originally Posted by Leota
Originally Posted by cjomomma
I'm trying to do my nightly workout and the motivation just isn't there. Seems like it is taking everything I got to get this done tonight. UGH!!!!! I think mentally this has been a hard week for me. The kids are on fall break and driving me nuts. Ofcourse there is the thing with DD losing her retainer and the bills. It seems like the price of everything has gone way up but our income is smaller. DH found out yesterday that where he works they are not gonna give raises this year to anyone but I bet the big wigs will get theirs. Sometimes I get so tired of living like this. I can't afford to buy new clothes for my kids when they need them. I don't even want to think about Christmas, it's hard enough at B-Days. Sorry I will stop whinning.
1. Teach you kids to make their own clothes...simple pants, skirts, and shirts.. 2. Hit the thrift stores/garage sales 3. Reassess the amount spent on BD and Christmas? Make the gifts. |
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ditto - I shop thrift stores and the goodwill; it seems like people really throw away good clothes so quickly. I can afford to spend a couple dollars on pants or a blouse. Field trips for B-days is another way to make the day special in trade so to speak for a gift -- and it could take almost all day in a park or nature area.
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You can do it !
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I have gone to the DAV and goodwill for fabric also
Originally Posted by cjomomma
Originally Posted by Leota
Originally Posted by cjomomma
I'm trying to do my nightly workout and the motivation just isn't there. Seems like it is taking everything I got to get this done tonight. UGH!!!!! I think mentally this has been a hard week for me. The kids are on fall break and driving me nuts. Ofcourse there is the thing with DD losing her retainer and the bills. It seems like the price of everything has gone way up but our income is smaller. DH found out yesterday that where he works they are not gonna give raises this year to anyone but I bet the big wigs will get theirs. Sometimes I get so tired of living like this. I can't afford to buy new clothes for my kids when they need them. I don't even want to think about Christmas, it's hard enough at B-Days. Sorry I will stop whinning.
1. Teach you kids to make their own clothes...simple pants, skirts, and shirts.. 2. Hit the thrift stores/garage sales 3. Reassess the amount spent on BD and Christmas? Make the gifts. |
Originally Posted by JanTx
I heard this in a sermon when I was a child and have remembered it ever since:
For every worry under the sun There is a remedy or there is none If there is one - seek till you find it If there is none - then never mind it! For some reason that has stuck with me and gives a bit of peace when I find my brain in a whirl. My dad was bipolar (manic-depressive back then) and I thought that little poem would cure him! That didn't work, but ... it has helped me over the years. God, grant us the... Serenity to accept things we cannot change, Courage to change the things we can, and the Wisdom to know the difference Patience for the things that take time Appreciation for all that we have, and Tolerance for those with different struggles Freedom to live beyond the limitations of our past ways, the Ability to feel your love for us and our love for each other and the Strength to get up and try again even when we feel it is hopeless. |
I had no idea about the rest of the serenity prayer - it is even more beautiful and encouraging! Thank you for sharing.
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Originally Posted by cjomomma
Originally Posted by Leota
Originally Posted by cjomomma
I'm trying to do my nightly workout and the motivation just isn't there. Seems like it is taking everything I got to get this done tonight. UGH!!!!! I think mentally this has been a hard week for me. The kids are on fall break and driving me nuts. Ofcourse there is the thing with DD losing her retainer and the bills. It seems like the price of everything has gone way up but our income is smaller. DH found out yesterday that where he works they are not gonna give raises this year to anyone but I bet the big wigs will get theirs. Sometimes I get so tired of living like this. I can't afford to buy new clothes for my kids when they need them. I don't even want to think about Christmas, it's hard enough at B-Days. Sorry I will stop whinning.
1. Teach you kids to make their own clothes...simple pants, skirts, and shirts.. 2. Hit the thrift stores/garage sales 3. Reassess the amount spent on BD and Christmas? Make the gifts. The thing with exercise [for me, at least] is the motivation to do it doesn't come until AFTER you start doing it :( I know, I know, "How does one start without the motivation?" You just have to start even if you don't want to. After the first week it will get easier and soon you will want to do it. Here is my advice [take it or leave it :) ]; 1) Give yourself ONE MORE DAY to exercise at night. I would start with 5 minutes and add 5 minutes each night until you are where you want to be. 2) If you don't exercise at night you MUST do it in the morning.Set the alarm for 5 minutes early and do your exercise right away. Don't think about it, don't complain about it, just get up and do it. In the morning there is nothing you have to do since you got up 5 minutes early, so you have no excuse not to do it. 3) Within a week you should feel more motivation and it will get easier each day. Just don't stop for more than a fews days or the motivation will leave you again! Good Luck! |
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