Long Weekend Expectations vs. Reality

What do YOU want this weekend?

Most of us will enjoy a long weekend here in the US - YAYY!!  So how can you make the most of it, so you feel fulfilled and happy at the end of it, instead of feeling disappointed, exhausted, or annoyed?

1.  Identify one outcome you really want
2.  Plan one realistic event that will fulfill your desired outcome
3.  Let go of all other expectations and JUST BE!

Will your weekend live up to the hype?

This is a quick note to help you enjoy your upcoming weekend, regardless of how it actually pans out.

Sometimes the hype before a holiday weekend sets the expectations so high that nothing seems to live up to it.  And then as the weekend transpires it can become disappointing and even more aggravating.

Try something different this weekend.  Instead of nebulous big ideas, take some time today to focus on one thing that really fulfills you, plan one thing that can bring you that outcome, and then JUST BE.

True happiness is found in BEING in the moment. 

The best nights in college were unplanned when a bunch of just ended up getting together and playing music.  The best days with my family are the days we get outside and let ourselves wander with no time restrictions. 

Sure, if you want to pull together an actual party or event, it takes some planning.  And those can be a lot of fun too. 

But what if you just let your weekend be what it is going to be?

Maybe that friend won't show up.  Maybe the weather is going to ruin everything you had wanted to do.  Maybe you will need to pack a sweatshirt instead of a bathing suit.  Maybe that restaurant you wanted to eat at will be overbooked.

But maybe you will have an impromptu conversation with a neighbor that will spark your next best idea.  Maybe you will catch up on sleep and read a favorite book. Maybe you will pull out some old board games and blast music and laugh until your stomach hurts.  And maybe ordering in will taste just as amazing without all the stress.

My family and I will be at a baseball tournament.  This is 100% NOT my first choice.  I'm doing it for my boys.  And it is ok because I don't sacrifice every weekend for them, just these few because they said yes to this team.  

I'm also making it as enjoyable as I can - I am bringing my book that I can barely put down, my favorite snacks, and my own pillow because I'm still going to get great sleep!  We will eat with the team sometimes, and other times I will peel off and go do me.  Which is how I make it work.

Knowing we have a vacation together mid-June allows me to enjoy these moments because we will soon get to do more things we ALL enjoy.  And if it sounds very non-mom-like to say I don't really want to spend my weekend at a tournament, I'm ok with that too. 

Some parents love this stuff.  I like it enough.  And I accept this instead of pretending it is going to be the BEST WEEKEND when deep down I know it isn't.  I can like what I like while allowing my boys to like what they like.  So can you.

However your weekend unfolds, this is your reminder to take it as it comes.  You will be so much happier without big expectations.  When there are big ideas to fill, the only place to go is down.  But when there is so little expected other than just being in the moment, the only place to go is up.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday weekend with no expectations, the ability to enjoy the moment, and to JUST BE.

JUST BE YOU.  Because you are already more than enough!

Cheers,
Sharon

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