I was told that in order to properly enjoy life that I shouldn't sweat the small things...
Not an easy task for an anal retentive Virgo who likes everything to be orderly and in it's proper place.
Having children in my house - all the time, I've accepted the fact that my house will never be truly clean. There will be toys, there will be stray socks & shoes & yes - you may rest your arm in something sticky. Sorry about that...
I've been trying to weigh what's really important. Is it important to let the kids have fun, or have a spotless house? I'd much prefer the spotless house - but a happy child is good for the sanity as well.
So what's important?
When I posted the phrase of not sweating the small stuff on Facebook a while back, I got a reply that when all the small things add up, they become a big thing. I guess that can be true, and incredibly overwhelming.
My ex-sister in law helped me put this into perspective a while back. When fretting over some things that I had no control over she said, "Jenn, will any of this matter to you in 10 years? In 5 years? How about even 1 year? If not, who cares." I guess sometimes it's good to have an outside perspective.
Re-prioritizing...
When life's little troubles start piling up and getting to you - think about it... Will any of this matter in 10 years? Then take it from there.
I wish you all a stress free day & the ability to not break a sweat...
Thank you for reading my blog!
Big Hugs!
~Jenn
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