Success Tips for SuperBusySM Parents
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Quote of the Day: “We need quiet time to examine our lives openly and honestly...spending quiet time alone gives your mind an opportunity to renew itself and create order."
~ Susan S. Taylor
Tip #16 - Help your Partner find some SOLO Time
Time alone is precious and few in most families. It is, however, more a commentary on the state of our society than on the condition of anyone’s marriage. In these busy times, many couples succeed by finding opportunities to help each other find some solo time.
You can take the kids to a movie on Sunday afternoon while your mate plays a round of golf or goes out to lunch with a friend. Or, you can play a game with the kids while your mate goes for a walk in solitude or works on a project without interruptions. Be alert and watch for signs like edginess, high anxiety, overly tired or crankiness and be ready to jump in to invite your mate to have a break. Encourage your mate to become aware of his/her symptoms of over-work or stress. Have them request you to honor their needs when they feel a need to have some time alone.
When you begin generously creating time and space for your mate to enjoy time alone, it’s only natural that eventually your generosity may be reciprocated. However, give the time to your mate without strings attached so that there is no guilt or expectation raised.
If you know you need time for yourself and the opportunities don’t happen automatically, prod it along by making direct requests. When you can use a half hour to yourself to soak in the tub, catch up on bills, read a book, etc. don’t assume your mate will know. No one can read your mind or anticipate your needs if you don’t communicate them. Be a model of anticipating needs of others and getting your own needs met in healthy ways.
TAKE ACTION CHALLENGE: Encourage your mate to have some time alone this week doing something enjoyable. Create the opportunity by taking over the responsibilities for a given period of time. Also, visit http://coachnatalie.blogspot.com/
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