Don’t Sacrifice Your Mental Health During Spring Hustle
It’s spring break here in Utah, and while many are taking a bit of time to recharge, we all know that this is the start of the Spring Hustle, or Spring Rush. For parents, we all know that things are about to get real. Kids sports are in full swing, school projects, band concerts, tournaments, Mother’s Day, graduations, parties, Father’s Day, and summer break starts. Called it Survivor. Call it Hunger Games. Whatever you want to call it, life gets real full, real fast. And when life gets overwhelming, as parents the first thing that goes is anything for us as we pour everything we have left into our family and kids.
Likely spring break and the Easter holiday gives you a taste of what is to come this summer. Perhaps, the schedule changes are throwing you off. Or you are trying to just keep your head above water. You notice that you are losing your cool and now that parent screaming their head off at their kids. Those date nights with your spouse, cancelled because they are now consumed with being pulled into multiple directions with all the kid activities. I 100% believe in soaking up these moments but this is the swift kick in the behind to not sacrfice your own mental health and wellbeing. If anything, it has become a greater priority in this season.
“Being well is the biggest gift you can not only give yourself, but your signficant other and family. You come first.”
As you are approaching the Spring Hustle, how can you take a bit of time for yourself daily? How can you prioritize your mental health? How can you pour into your marriage or relationship with your significant other before getting swept away with everything else that is pulling for your attention? If you are in a co-parenting or blended family, how can you get ahead of the choas of the Hustle and Summer break to redefine those relationships so everyone can flourish?
“Pause and ask yourself, what does my ideal Spring Hustle look like? What does my ideal summer look like? How do I take care of me? How do I nourish my relationships in the busiest times? ”
Don’t wait till ish hits the fan. Now is the time to build that structure to prioritize your mental health first and ensure that you have strong relationship foundations moving into the busy spring season.
Not sure where to start?
Reach out. I am accepting new clients including individuals, couples, and families and we can work together to help your thrive through the Hustle.
