This post is for those entrepreneurial mums like me who like to pick their kids up from school.
For years I used to arrive at the school precinct, on time or even a little bit early, only to find that I could not get a carpark for love nor tuckshop money. Every day, the same feeling: “damn! There are no parks!” So then you’re in the mindset of: can’t wait till the kids are older and they can go to the car lineup. Who wants to wish childhood away?
Over the school break the thought occurred to me to turn this whole situation on its head. Why don’t I get to the school really early? But, instead of just hanging around making conversation, do what I have had on my ‘to do’ list for years (but never seem to get around to doing): meditate. Yes, meditate! At first it felt a bit strange: being early, and not in a rush and actually meditating in the car. Probably looks like I’m sleeping! I moved the seat back, pressed play on the Deepak Chopra meditation track and started breathing calmly.
Result: getting up to the school calm and refreshed and ready to enjoy the afternoon shift – my other ‘business’.
Give this instant energy boost a go. You won’t be late to the school gate again! Just don’t fall asleep in the car!! Ommmmmmm.