I need to buy groceries, wash the Tae Kwon Do uniform, clean the house, sort through the clutter and give away lots of stuff.
I need to call my granny, check on my aunt, follow up with my friend and get my daughter down for a nap.
I need to pack lunches, research preschools and buy the kids new shoes. I need to take my daughter to gymnastics and hope she likes it (fingers crossed). I need to schedule my sons Tae Kwon Do make up classes and my daughters art classes. My mom brain is on overdrive. At.All.Times. Does your brain work like this? Is mom brain a condition?
I want a t shirt line one day. I need to respond to publisher about a new book. I’m working on a children’s book. I want to write a novel – maybe. I’d like my own YouTube show. I’ve yet to find time to shoot a video. I’d love to spearhead my own conference to inspire moms. I jot down ideas. I piece together the dream. I read. I research. I work. I dream bigger.
I need to do laundry, at least two loads a day, or we’ll be drowning in it. Are my sons school uniforms clean? I need to schedule a family picture before our membership expires. I need to figure out what we’re wearing in the family picture.
Time to get more groceries, we’ve used all the bread. The dog is low on food. Might as well get more of that too. Did my husband feed the fish? Time to make dinner. I wish I had a meal plan. Why don’t I have a meal plan? Note to self: create a meal plan.
I’ve got to get my babies to bed. It’s time to wind down. While they sleep, I work. I build my dreams brick by brick while they sleep. Mommy is a dream chaser. They may not always see it all, but they will. They’ll see it and they’ll know that only with work do dreams become real life.
When do you carve out time for your dreams?
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I so relate to everything you said here! When you’re a dreamer, it’s like the mind doesn’t know how to rest. In the meantime “real life” keeps us so busy. I’m learning to tune out the noise, and make time for quietness. That’s when I’m able to get creative and put ideas into action. It takes time though, but one day, it will all pay off. Blessings!
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When they sleep!! It is mind boggling trying to juggle the house, kids and dreams. I go hard when I can, never wasting a minute but allowing myself rest without guilt when I need it.
Mimi recently posted…{Weekend Vlog} Left My Kid. Girl’s Night Out. Gardening
When they sleep??? Mine are teenagers and they NEVER sleep. Mom brain is a permanent condition until they grow up and move out – whenever that will be…
Lately I have been trying to do this daily…I figure a little bit of working and adding to the dream will only make it come to fruition!! Can’t wait the children’s book!
Oh my goodness! My brain runs like this too, and I’m not even a momma yet. Uh-oh!
My brain stays on overdrive and it’s so hard to stay organized. My work is never done at least that’s the way it feels. I need some rest! 🙂
BTW, love the new branding!
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I think a lot of women are like that. Even though I’m not a Mom, so many “tabs” are open in my head.
Um yes, I can totally relate to this. I feel like I’m on overdrive constantly thinking about 5 things at once, it drives me crazy!
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I’m just a dog mom & college student but I still related to this! I always I’m doing too many things at once!
This is so me! all day and night. I try to focus on positive thoughts of affirmations. That helps a lot when i remember to use it! A friend of mine gave me some words this week. It’s “I stand firmly in my life in a loving imaginative way.” Gheesh! glad I’m not the only one.
I can so relate to this and I am not even a mom! Hehe. You are so ambitious though, I am jealous!
I feel like I could have wrote this! I most definitely can relate!
It’s like you’re inside my head! I have so many dreams, but right now they all focus on getting through the day with my 12 month old and saving up for a fun family vacation
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Hahaha, this is so recognizable. And all of these thoughts happen in a matter of seconds, of course 🙂
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Beautifully written! I’m not a mom, but I know what it’s like to have so many other things going on in life that you feel like you have no time for your own dreams. I’ve been learning to let go of the small things so I can focus more on myself!
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OMG! I can totally relate! If my mind is like 3 planners in one. Haha!
Cara of Stylish+Geek Blog recently posted…The Little Book of Big PR
Many days my brain is very much like this, too many tabs
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I do this in a different way, with my boyfriend asking me each morning, what is one thing that I will do for myself that day? That always helps me to remember to think about the things I want to accomplish.
Brenda recently posted…Zero Time to Shower
Not a mummy yet but the mummy brain i hear is a condition. Though no mummy brain for me i have so many tabs open in my brain that sometimes i prefer ‘force shutdown’
Did you get a blog makeover? I love it! I am not a mom yet but I swear my brain is running like yours! HAHA I would like to know what is going on in my husband’s head during the day.
Lauren (@pinkonthecheek) recently posted…Tropical Smoothie Recipe with Del Monte Pure Earth Juice
It’s not just Mom-Brain! I think it’s woman-brain haha. I’m having the same thoughts go through my head. I’ve been resorting to writing stuff down on my daily agenda.
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This is totally me. I feel like I’m doing a million things at once and nothing ever gets done!
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I don’t call it ‘mommy brain’, I call it MULTITASKING! Of course, if you’re juggling 500 things at once you’re bound to make a mistake or get flustered, right?! 😉
I’m not a mom, and yet my brain looks something like this as well. LOL
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Oy! If I remember that my head is attached to my neck on any given day, I am in good shape. Once I had kids, I lost all semblance of a brain.
I’m a mommy of 1 so my mommy brain has less tabs than yours does! LOL.
I do find myself doing this though..
I need to do laundry. I need to update my calendar. I need to update my meal plan. I need to call this place, that place, this place. I need to go to the grocery store. We have no more eggs.
I feel like I should keep a notebook with me all day just to get this crap done.
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I keep so much stuff in the notes of my phone. It feels so good to delete a list!
I can tell you what my mom brai looks like these days…a big old fried egg lol
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LOL! Yes, that’s probably accurate!
The kids are on the mind a lot of the time aren’t they? It can be stressful but really fun too.
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It’s like you’re in my head!! I always have 50,000 thoughts running at one time, plus an elaborate blog post that I never seem to find time to type out as eloquently as it was in my mind stew.
XOXO
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This is so true! I have a gnarly sinus infection right now and for the first time in a long time, I’m letting my mind just go totally blank. It’s refreshing.
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I have a serious case of Mom brain. I have for the last six years. Does it ever end?
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I’m convinced it doesn’t end. 🙂
I always said women are great multitaskers! Our brains basically function like a high-tech machine!
It is 11pm in Kansas City. That is my time to get to get stuff done.
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Girl, I have mom brain too! I feel like I am forgetting everything these days. At least you know you are in good company!
Those days my brain is very like this. I’m a mom of two and my brain function like an advanced tech!!
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I need to ask my mom the same big question. I mean she’s so busy with all work and the chores she does at home every day. During weekends, her brain is still filled with health problems and some issues about living.
Oh my goodness – yep and I am still doing that! I make a list and check it out – and add new things and do things I forgot to put on the list – Whew – Great job – and Wow!
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I have mum brain and I’m not even a mum! seriously so many things going on at the moment and I’m not slowing down! You have A LOT going on at the moment!
Katie <3
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I am a mom and I can definitely relate to that. Isn’t that a woman thing? Or maybe not. My husband talks a lot about things running through his mind all the time too. LOL.
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I get time at about midnight – then I scrabble to do as much as I can. I decided to be a mom though, so I just deal with mom brain 🙂 I know how lucky I am 🙂
Yes, so lucky!
Look at your reading my thoughts! Maybe it really is a universal mom brain! 🙂
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Haha! I think it is totally universal.
The mom brain struggle is REAL, let me tell you! LOL.
It’s so real! It’s non-stop.
Right now I am carving out time all day and all night. It’s pretty much 24/7. I finished grad school 2 years ago and hubs finished his respititory therapy degree last May. Now that we are both done and he’s making good money, I am taking less time working on freelance stuff and spending more time on my pen name fiction works and blogging (mostly my food blog.)
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Your food blog is really good. Your recipes are totally book worthy.
I’m sure your fiction will do well, too!
All I know is I went to the store TWICE today and forgot dog food both times. I had to make a run to the corner store, and I Was SO mad about it! LOL
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Oh my goodness. I’ve so been there!
I don’t have any kids but I feel like I might have Mom brain too lol. I have way too many thing going on right now.
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Wow, now that’s a visual…the brain with ‘too many tabs open’ – that really explains it well. I often feel like this as a self-employed writer…my mind is exploding inside with things to do, and client projects to complete, as well as my own personal writing tasks.
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Yes! There’s always something brewing.
I’m with you. I’m not a mom, but my 8-5 is taking over. I haven’t had the time to logistically work on those tasks. I am currently working on my novel, but I’ve fallen behind on my deadline. Good luck with balancing the time.
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Thank you. Good luck with the novel. 🙂
I love your statement – My brain has too many tabs open. I have lists and ideas written everywhere.
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I am not a mom, but I can still relate. We got this. I think we all have an extra part of the brain that helps us get through all that needs to be done!
Erin, I have no idea how you do it. I’ve been following you for a while. You just keep growing. Hi-five to you!
Awe, thanks so much! I really appreciate that. Means so much! Double Hi-five!
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Oh how can I relate to this! My mind is going like this even while I’m asleep! It’s insane.
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Yes, I go to sleep thinking of the things I want to do.
This is the story of my entire life. I have so many tabs open and sometimes everything freezes up and doesn’t respond. lol One of my goals for this year is to do better with time management. So far not so good. lol
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You’ll get there! It’s a STRUGGLE!!!
“my brain has too many tabs open” I love that… sometimes I wish it was easy to just turn it off. or hit the x and close all the tabs…
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I’m constantly thinking about what I have to do and yet I’m always to busy to do it. Sorry darling your just going to wear a dirty leotard for dance, mommy just didn’t have time haha 😉
That is exactly how our brains look…and then some. I have a to do list just so that I can keep up with it all.
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Yes! My to do lists have to do lists! LOL
I try to make sure to carve out time for my dreams daily. While I’m not a mother I have a very busy work schedule that can easily get in the way. Even if it’s 30 minutes. Setting up something small for my success in the future is important to me.
Amen. I always have too much going on in my head. But I’ve always been that way, I think. LOL. Kids just made it worse!
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Much respect to all the busy mom’s out there that make the world go around everyday. Some of us single dads deserve some love too. Time is valuable and scarce.
Ever considered a team?
Keep up the great work Goddess. Peace.
Single dads get all kinds of love from me. Being a single parent is no joke.
Yes, I have considered at least bringing on an assistant. Sounds like I need it, huh?
For a while I was stay at home husband and my wife worked. It was not easy and I do not envy any stay at home mother.
It’s awesome that you have that perspective. This is definitely not an easy gig! 🙂
OMG its like we are brain twins. I have a ten year old and a three month old. Add in a husband, blog, and dreams to do more whew. I totally related to this post!
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Yes! It’s crazy! My brain never stops.
hey Camesha….so much respect to you…girl you are constantly thinking. Have you thought of maybe an assistant?
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Thanks! I have joked about getting an assistant. We’ll see.
Early in the morning. I started getting up early on a lark, but love how much I get done. I crave and NEED that me time.
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I want to try early mornings. I’m already getting up at 6 though. I can’t IMAGINE getting up earlier!!!
ahahahaha RIGHT ON!
I can imagine my brain looking like that!
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