Last week, I was in my downtown office on a conference call with PAC PAC (Patriot Aquatic Club Parents Activity Committee) and a GroupMe came in from Jack & Jill and someone was pinging from work online and someone was waiting for me outside my office. Then a message came in from a friend that has reached out multiple times, but I just hadn’t made the time to respond. He said and I quote “Helloooooooo? You ok, Traci? Should I start taking it personally that I'm not hearing back from you after all this time? 😊“
That message made me stop and think about all the directions I’m being pulled and why I hadn’t yet taken the time to respond.
I literally wrote a list of all the roles I play and was like, no wonder I can’t find the time to respond, I can’t even find myself!!!
Check out my list:
Cole’s Mom - the role that gives me the most joy!!! However, single mommin ain’t easy!
WellBe’s Chief People Officer
Founder, CEO & Author of Ailoce Publishing
CEO, Ailoce Consulting
Kildeer Countryside PTO At Large Board Member
Swim Mom - IYKYK
PAC PAC
Jack & Jill Mother Member
American Cancer Society DEI Committee Member
HR2 CHRO Mentor
Household Employer
Sister, Friend, Mentor…I’m sure I’m forgetting something…
I feel like I’m a real life “Hey Mon” skit from In Living Color. I’ve got 12 Jobs Mon!!!
After a challenging week professionally and personally, last night I literally just left the kid upstairs watching a movie and went to my favorite spot in my house, my patio and just sat by the fire pit, snuggled in blankets, but warmed by some Canadian Whiskey and just let my mind relax. No pressure, no noise, no distractions just me watching the fire sway with the wind. Watching the planes fly through the dark sky, listening to the scurry of animals in the woods in my yard (that actually startled me) but I’ve never been quiet enough to ever hear that.
Y’all, we have to be more intentional about carving out the time just to be us with no strings attached. Last night, I was just Traci, not any of the jobs, roles or responsibilities, just me taking care of me. Find that moment for yourself. Even if it’s just 15 minutes, go take a bath, go for a walk, sneak outside away from your kid and have a cigar and whiskey. Do what you have to do to stay in tune with you and what you need to be your best self. Yes, I woke up with a million to do’s but I told the kid, you have to wait on that French Toast. Mommy is in her peace room with a mimosa getting in touch with how I feel and what I need to be my best self today.
It’s ok, he’ll survive, the to-do list will still be there. Today, I’m putting my mask on first!!!
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