It’s the same the world over. You are entering middle age. The kids have grown up and left home, working some place else or married. Your responsibilities have lessened and there is more time at your hands. In these situations, it is often that the ” empty nest syndrome ” strikes( not dissimilar to the “Empire”) . If you are working, then there are lesser chances of this malady disrupting your life because you have already too many thing to do in your life. But if you are a stay at home mom like me, this time in our lives can bring an unwelcome change.
The trick is to take up new hobbies, missions or simply distraction in your life to ward off the ennui that can set in at this juncture. I would suggest that you can turn to one or more of the following;
1. Reading:
If you were a great reader in your pre “hectic” mothering days, then you will find that by picking up a good book( or a kindle )will be like meeting an old friend again. I found it to be a life/ sanity saver. Try old loves and find new ones. Read improving book, mystery books or even light weight fluff( books which are written just to while away the author ‘s time and your too) . Read books about health and hobbies and then take up those hobbies!
2. Watching movies:
I find that watching movies with your spouse or friends is a big mood elevator. I prefer movies with some substance to them, but go with any kind that seems promising. Even a dull or lifeless movie, in good company can pick you up. I love to watch cartoon/ animated movies ( many a times being the only adult without kids in the theater) .
3. Take up a hobby:
Gardening is a good one to pick but you have to be an outdoor person to stick to it! I am not very keen on it myself, though I , like anyone else , enjoy a well-kept garden or a flower bed. Since I have always had a knack of doing things with my hands, I enjoy knitting , sewing and embroidery. I haven’t done much knitting at embroidery yet but plan to do so. The new trend of adult coloring books is a great way to wake up the artist in you and achieve admirable results.
Will come up with more ideas in my next blog
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Great ideas to use
It is hardly surprising that many bloggers are “empty nesters”
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Thank you for your support and guidance. Keep an eye on my activities and set me straight when you see me making mistakes.
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The feeling is mutual.
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I love reading through a post that can make people think.
Also, thanks for allowing for me to comment!
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Thank you very much. Sorry for the late reply. Your comment somehow got hidden from me!
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Very well written blog! and excellent suggestions to keep oneself busy.. looking forward to reading your next blog..
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Thank you so much. Since you yourself are a blog writer so it’s indeed high praise coming from you.
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I am a stay-at-home day. My girls are 16 and 14. I can see a change coming. I’m already laying the ground work even though the empty feeling I know I’ll have will come when I wave goodbye to the youngest.
Change is healthy and we must embrace it. But it does take some planning and getting use to.
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Yes, I found different use for my time. Equally enjoyable and rewarding. Thanks for stopping by.
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