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Babiekins Magazine

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MOMKINS :: A Break in the Routine to Recharge!

By Gina Munsey, Senior Editor Leave a Comment

Sometimes, I take life too seriously. I get too wrapped up in what there is to do and what hasn’t been done yet, and I get stressed out. (If you know me, you’re waving your hands in mock horror, “You? High-strung? Ohhh what a shock!”) It doesn’t come as a hugely surprising confession, I know. And of course, it goes with the territory that I’m really bad at relaxing (Just ask my mom. Or my husband. Before I met him, I had a hard time watching movies all the way through! I’d watch half, and then wander off to do something that just HAD to be done.)

But I’m learning. I’m learning it’s not all about accomplishments. It’s not all about what I can achieve. I’m not getting graded on this life! When the stress creeps up on me because I’m perfectionistically attacking my to-do list, discouraged that it’s not getting done fast enough or perfectly enough, I’ve learned that it’s probably time to step back, stop what I’m doing, and turn my attention to something else. And not just another item on my list. Something different, something fun, and dare I say, relaxing? A break in the routine — like jetting out of the house at lunchtime to have frozen yogurt instead — does wonders for realigning one’s perspective. There’s just something about different surroundings that can put you in a completely different mood, don’t you agree?

How do you get back on track when you find yourself being too high-strung? (I can’t be the only relaxation-challenged person among us!)

–Gina xo

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Priscila Barbosa Photography for the Babiekins Magazine Blog
Priscila Barbosa Photography for the Babiekins Magazine Blog
Priscila Barbosa Photography for the Babiekins Magazine Blog
Priscila Barbosa Photography for the Babiekins Magazine Blog
Priscila Barbosa Photography for the Babiekins Magazine Blog
Priscila Barbosa Photography for the Babiekins Magazine Blog
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Image Credits: Priscilla Barbosa Photgraphy | Location: Menchie’s

Filed Under: Editors' Lifestyle, Family Posted By: Gina Munsey, Senior Editor

About Gina Munsey, Senior Editor

Gina is a Mexico-born, Eastern Europe-raised writer who finds herself in historic Franklin, Tennessee. A blogger for 16+ years, trendspotter, and influencer, Gina serves as Senior Editor of Babiekins Magazine and also lends her voice to numerous publications. As a published interior stylist and author, she definitely owns more rugs than jeans and shoes combined. You can find Gina on Instagram @oaxacaborn.

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