Chronicles of an Inspired Single Mom

Hello beautiful people. Well look at that we survived January and now we’re dancing with great euphoria to the dawning of a new month..or not!!! As I write this post, I have edged from the comfort and nursing of my duvet and pillows of my bed to the ottoman at the bottom of my bed, thankful that I can actually make this move.

My biggest focus for the month of January was working on my consistency in terms of getting in shape, reading my bible (and not just having it opened on my coffee table), spending quality time with family or checking in more often and doing the second edits of my book. I think I found my rhythm, until sickness struck my household. When we make our goals and plans one thing we never factor in is sickness. The last two weeks of January saw me fighting off a flu from hell. First I had to take time off work to care for my son then I ended up fighting for the oxygen that God said I’m allotted. The funny thing is I felt the shift in my body but did what we do as a mother, soldier on. I did that until I had to tap out in the middle of the work week and acknowledge I’m not well. It’s taken three days in bed just laying down consuming boxes of orange juice and popping paracetamol like bags of skittles and sleeping or just resting in bed to feel 70% of my normal self. I say all of this to say. Whoever you are, wherever you find yourself today, be kind to yourself. Look after yourself especially as a parent. Do not wear yourself out trying to keep things going. If you’re feeling unwell take time out to rest and recover.

So what else did I get up to in January 👀 before the plaque tried to take me out??😵‍💫 Well…

Procrastination and self doubt was on the rise again. After spending countless hours writing, editing and carefully sketching my book, I started feeling what’s the point of this book? Who would read it? Does it even make sense? All signs of imposter syndrome and me trying to hide away in my comfort zone and submitting to fear. But I reminded myself if it was even just for me to heal, to reflect to see how far I’ve come then it is worth writing. So I submitted my second edits and now I’m embarking on collating a journal that goes alongside my book. Whew 😮‍💨

My fitness journey was off to a good start but here I am feeling like I’m starting over yet again. I’ve been out of the gym for two weeks now but prior to that I had been out walking a few times, and started using my Walkfit app again. I even did a kid’s exercise routine with my little boy one day, I can tell you this much, that was no kids workout! Cause why are we doing planks eh??? The kids were actually excited about walking with me one cold winter night. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE5oxAMMIn4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Now I’m no influencer so don’t judge my reel too harshly, we were having fun in the streets of Birmingham and that’s all that matters. Me and the mister 🙃 did a few gym sessions together…let’s just say it’s a MAN’s gym🤢. I wanted to go to the gym with my daughter where it’s ‘very cutesy, very demure’.

On days when I’m really feeling froggy I skip! Lord bless my pelvic floor and keep it forever strong! I swim once a week (or should be swimming once a week; sickness and other family matters kept me away from swimming weekly in January) and I also tried to dabble in some home workouts too. Hopefully this month (February) I can get back into the stride of things!

Remember in my last post I told you I’d be trying out different experiences this year, well listen here, I had my first one to date and I can’t remember the last time I laughed so much. It was truly a treasure. I had an in house dining experience. It was a birthday gift for my partner and it was really magical. From the appetizer to the dessert we were blown away and enthralled at the uniqueness and rich flavours of the food that we were consuming. Only one problem we had, we were stuck trying to figure out how to get rich so we can have a personal chef on hand to cook dinner for us every night . If you feel so inclined to contribute to our happiness please DM me to donate to this worthy cause, no gift too big or small. The bible says we have not because we ask not so here I am asking😁😆..Anyhooosss https://www.instagram.com/chef_chynauk?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Here’s Chef’s insta page…go check her out and tell her I sent ya, maybe she’ll come back and make dinner for me for Valentines Day🥰

As I enter into February my focus this month will be on my words. I am also trying to help my son with this as well. To block out the negativity he faces at school daily and to speak blessings and not curses over others even when they do him wrong. I understand that life and death is in the power of my tongue so I will be mindful of what I speak over my life and the lives of others. As I entered a classroom I saw a quote ‘A negative mind will never give you a positive life.’ This quote made me even more determined to be positive and mindful this month. My memory verse to guide me this month: Proverbs 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. I’m encouraging you this month to speak life and be positive as well.

Maybe like me your new year is off to a rocky or eventful start. Highs and lows are expected in life but as you navigate these ebbs and flows do so with a positive mindset, it will cause things to be more bearable or enjoyable. So enjoy February and all it has to offer. Promise me though that you would.

1. Stay positive
2. Try something new
3. Take time out to do something good for yourself and for someone else.

Until next time Besos😘

P.s check out this reel of some of our highlights of January https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFpu98_MUfs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==