Down Shifting
Everyone who knew me, even as an acquaintance, knew I was someone who multitasked to get chores, tasks, deliverables, etc. done. I would fly around doing things so that everyone and everything had this that or the other thing. This left little time for me to take care of myself and just slow down to enjoy the little moments. I was sane enough to not be consumed by tasks when something big and important was going on, and i would put my full attention towards that experience. However, my personality meant that instead of snuggling with my husband on the couch, I would make sure that last load of laundry got some because it just mattered so darn much of he had enough boxers for the week (hint: he's a guy. I cared about this way more than he did). One of the things that changed (with a few reminders from my awesome family) after Z came is that this desire to get everything done; to have the perfectly manicured lawn/garden; to have a spotless house - went away. It became blindingly cl