focused mom Challenge week 2 results

So I absolutely, 100% didn't focus on this task at all this week. Not out of spite or lack of ability. I just didn't do it! 

Am I a terrible mom? I hope not! 

I am not sure what happened. I am committed.

Granted our schedule was sent into a whirlwind. But, is that an excuse? 

I didn't spend hours on end with my distractions totally neglecting my children. But, I did get a bit lazy this week in not playing with them. I more or less was in the back ground watching them play. 

Which I learned is just as bad as spending time with my distractions. Because I was short, tired and withdrawn. (Not sure why. It was a good week, I worked out every day, the kiddos were good) Maybe it was the disagreements with extended family or the fact that some events occurred that really push my buttons  and get my feathers ruffled as a Mom. I just don't understand how Parents can think they are helping their children but they AREN''T  (I am not perfect, but rrrgggg)

I did however, put my phone in my purse behind my front seat of the car. This was great because I had conversations with my 4 and 2 year olds. We sang and danced to songs they love while I drove. 

I must admit, the driving around town was much more enjoyable, they were better behaved and I was less stressed. 

I continued week 1's challenge by keeping my distractions harder to access. Which has continued working (with only a few hiccups on my part)

This week I will focus on week 2 & 3.

The wonderful thing about life is I get to try again tomorrow (or right now)

focused mom challenge week 2

Step One.  To start this week, set up some zones in your home and your life where you will make every effort NOT to give in to your biggest distraction(s).  For me, I’m going to have a “Cell Phone Free Zone,” but you might choose your iPad or your laptop, your Kindle, or even the television.  For each of us, how we do this will be different, but the basic concept will be the same.

Step Two.  Even though we’re setting some limits on our distractions in Step One, it’s important that we also reward ourselves for our efforts.  Now I don’t mean we get to go out and buy a new wardrobe or anything, but a few simple rewards will help.  They work with our kids, right?

Step Three.  Review your calendar for the next day every night before you go to bed.  When you look at it, try to see when you have free time that you USED to spend mindlessly on your laptop/iPad/Kindle/cell phone/you fill in the blank!  Think of things you might do during that time the next day instead.  For example, go on a walk, go outside and color with chalk on the sidewalk, have a picnic.  Anything with your child!  Or, think about unloading the dishwasher, what you’ll have for dinner the next night, the loads of laundry waiting for you to do.  Your calendar can include things that you need to do too!