Vlog # 23 - So Many Black Friday Treasure Quest Cards! Lots of WIP Updates, Almost Done!

[@HappyLittleDrills-Carol]

Hugs Courtney, just focus on the important things, everything else can wait one thing at the time, I’m glad you were able to go out with your family, please take care of yourself and eat some chocolate drink some boba and relax .😌 ❤

[@DiamondsAreAGirlsBestFriend16]

Thank you! Yes the most important things and I need to stop sweating the small stuff. And yes a boba is needed, I think I’ll go grab one tomorrow 😉

[@shawna-3]

OM Goodness Courtney. I had to chime in again because I 110% relate to procrastination, motivation, focus, and seasonal blues. I am sure lots of people deal with something similar. For me, it's more of motivation. Once I start something, I want to go until it's complete, which is not always possible. I get that same thing where I say, well, this needs to be done, but I've got these other daily chores that need done first. I think part of it is just that we all think differently and can sometimes have mental clutter. I find that once I clear out even one major thing, I feel less stressed and more motivated to take on the next challenge. The other thing is being a mom, homeschool (I do it too, but my daughter isn't as young as your kiddos), house stuff, and everything else is just more than a year person can do in a day. My to-do list gets pushed out A LOT! Some other things that have helped me is to do something I enjoy while taking of something less enjoyable (listen to audio book or podcast while cleaning or exercising for example) will help to motivate. And when there aren't enough hours in the day, it doesn't hurt to carve out 15 minutes to sit in the sun, meditate, take a short walk, etc to combat the blues. All of the to-dos will be there waiting and we will be more fresh and ready to do something again. Easier to do when the days are longer and warmer...if you figure out how to beat the winter blah, please share with me 😂

[@DiamondsAreAGirlsBestFriend16]

Yes! I agree with all of this! Im so glad people relate and I’m not just crazy. But also I feel bad you relate too 😅. Yes audiobooks and anything to keep my Brian busy while I do things is necessary for sure. And you’re right, we do need to take time for ourselves as moms. It’s so hard to make that a priority but I really should and need to work on it!

[@shawna-3]

@DiamondsAreAGirlsBestFriend16 I'm still working on it too! It's a work in process (just another kind of wip...lol)

[@shawna-3]

Ahhhh! I saw your art in voting today!!! I gave it an immediate vote. Wouldn't that be so cool to be licensed with DAC!!!

[@DiamondsAreAGirlsBestFriend16]

Aawww thank you!!! That makes me feel so good! I appreciate your support so much!

[@amycnb777]

Guess what I just saw in the DAC images for voting? I think you know. LOL. That's awesome.

[@DiamondsAreAGirlsBestFriend16]

@@amycnb777 yes!!!! I’m so excited! Even if it doesn’t go through it’s cool that it got into the voting 😊😊

[@teresacoggins3185]

It’s absolutely normal. I had 4 children to raise(grown now with children of their own) & it’s definitely a struggle. I was very OCD while they were growing up & honestly I still am 😂. So I totally understand. Being a mom is one of the hardest jobs with everything else that needs to be done. The list is long & hard. The one thing I can say is…don’t forget about your me time!! You need it & don’t feel guilty over having it. It’s ok…some things, you have to tell yourself, there is always tomorrow!

[@DiamondsAreAGirlsBestFriend16]

Being a mom really is one of the hardest jobs! You give up everything for those precious children. And it’s all worth it. But you’re right, taking time to yourself is so important and I need to make it a priority more often

[@TheDiamondTechnician]

Hey Courtney! Courtney here 😂 Do you mind dropping the link for the mini dazzler frames? I need some too 😊

[@DiamondsAreAGirlsBestFriend16]

Done! I’m 99% sure those are the ones! I got them on sale for around a dollar or two each so maybe check your local Walmart for them before going online

[@TheDiamondTechnician]

@@DiamondsAreAGirlsBestFriend16thank you so much for doing that