You know when the plane is about to take off and the flight attendant explains that if the cabin loses air pressure, oxygen masks will drop down from the ceiling? He/she explains that you must put your own mask on first before helping children or older people.. Well it’s the same in life – if you do not take care of yourself first and your own energy stores, you won’t be useful to anyone around you.
After being divorced and a single mom for almost 10 years, I’ve finally decided that I need a break! My ticket is booked! I’m about to leave from Cape Town and travel to Ireland, a place I’ve always dreamed of going to. This will be my first solo trip in almost 10 years. My excitement is indescribable. I have not told a single soul and I look forward to the feeling of being ME – Samantha Brady. Not just mom, friend, sister, daughter.
Let’s face it being parents is not an easy job and life as a solo mom isn’t easy easy either. What I can tell you is, that it’s the best job I have ever had the privilege to do. My boys are my everything. To watch them grow and be part of their journey and be there for them in the good and bad times is a blessing.
Reality is, we moms need time away to breathe even if it’s a weekend away on our own, our very own mom-cation. I know some would even be happy with just a night on their own.
I’ve always loved to travel and shelved that part of my life for a while. Lets face it as parents our focus becomes different. I worked on ships, visited many ports and met so many interesting people and saw so many sights. So finally my love for travel and my backpack just had me do the wild and crazy thing and hop on a plane. Rediscovering who I am when surrounded by no one I know, in a place that is foreign is thrilling for me.
So moms, if it means getting away for a short time to reconnect with yourself and your life’s passions – then you must do it and you really need to create it. You may say money is an issue or time is too short, but you need to make the time to do this for yourself. You’ll thank me later.
I believe that moms need to stop feeling guilty for taking some time out. I really believe when we are happy and passionate about life and value ourselves, we in turn give permission for our children to do the same.
Make your dreams come alive! When are you booking your next trip?