Important things mums need to remember today

Modern life has us running from post to pillar and becoming stressed and anxious. So sometimes we need a gentle nudge to remind us to relax and be kind to ourselves.

Irish mum Amanda Lovett, who goes under the pen name ‘An Peann’, has written a lovely poem encouraging us to reflect on what’s really important.

The sweet and heartfelt piece provides a timely reminder to feel grateful for what we have.

Things To Remember Today 

1. It is only the beginning of the week not the end of the world.

2. The house is clean enough. There is no such thing as the domestic police force. Everybody has an avalanche press.

3. Have a cup of tea today and dip your biscuit in, it tastes better when you do, do not break it though.

4. There is always something for dinner, if not – ask the kids to cook, there is nothing wrong with Nutella and toast followed by a feed of jellies. 

5. Things are never as bad as you think, trust me. The house down the road has far more to contend with.

6. Be silly, you can be serious and grown up tomorrow.

7. Go for a walk if you can, you will appreciate the warmth of your home when you get back in.

8. Stop worrying about having enough time, do today what needs to be done. Rome was not built in a day. 

9. Be nice to yourself, you are not a bad person. Give yourself a pat on the back for getting safely out of bed. 

10. If today is not your day, there is always tomorrow. It does not have to be a dreary Monday, instead make it a silly Funday.