After 2 nights away for my bday this past weekend I was like we really need to do this more often. We didn't go far, but just to a place we love, and the goal was pool, read, relax, and eat. It was perfect. Just a couple of nights away from adult responsibilities felt so good. And I'm the one who needs to rest away from home because there is always something to do.
And I started feeling guilty the moment I woke up, after the anaesthetic wore off.
What's wrong with me? instead of looking after myself, resting, sleeping, taking time for my body to heal- I'm stressing out!!
I'm worried about my co-workers, worried about putting my husband under additional stress, worried about everything and everyone but myself. And that, finally, gets me worried.
Why do I think I have to justify myself for taking time off?
I have a note telling me, I should rest- and I cannot do it. I feel that I have to lighten my co-workers load by working remotely or at least offering to do so; should try to get moving asap so I can shoulder some of the housework- not be a slacker, not be a burden.
Sorry for ranting.
What I actually meant was: Thank you for this post. It came just very much on time for me.
I'm on vacation and my family left me alone for a few hours to go zip lining. I did nothing while they were gone. They made fun of me for doing nothing but it was nice to sit in the couch and not talk to anyone.
After 2 nights away for my bday this past weekend I was like we really need to do this more often. We didn't go far, but just to a place we love, and the goal was pool, read, relax, and eat. It was perfect. Just a couple of nights away from adult responsibilities felt so good. And I'm the one who needs to rest away from home because there is always something to do.
I love this! I always feel like I have to do things all the time. And I really don't!
I'm off sick after an operation to my knee.
And I started feeling guilty the moment I woke up, after the anaesthetic wore off.
What's wrong with me? instead of looking after myself, resting, sleeping, taking time for my body to heal- I'm stressing out!!
I'm worried about my co-workers, worried about putting my husband under additional stress, worried about everything and everyone but myself. And that, finally, gets me worried.
Why do I think I have to justify myself for taking time off?
I have a note telling me, I should rest- and I cannot do it. I feel that I have to lighten my co-workers load by working remotely or at least offering to do so; should try to get moving asap so I can shoulder some of the housework- not be a slacker, not be a burden.
Sorry for ranting.
What I actually meant was: Thank you for this post. It came just very much on time for me.
And I love a nap wih a purpose :-))
I'm on vacation and my family left me alone for a few hours to go zip lining. I did nothing while they were gone. They made fun of me for doing nothing but it was nice to sit in the couch and not talk to anyone.