In reading the comments, I think until you really go through something of a big enough magnitude, it can be hard to really grasp what it means to define that skeleton list of basic needs that MUST be met before you can work on goals for your self let alone meet the needs of another.

Sometimes it seems I measure my worth as a mother, friend, partner by how well I meet everyone elses needs … and then realize how few of mine are met.

I’ll add one to this list: SLEEP. I’m trying to learn to satisfy my own need for sleep first, baby’s need will come eventually.

1. Finding a few times a day to have time with no noise, questions or requests for bandaids. … especially when in the bathroom
2. In said noiseless place, be able to TURN OF MY BRAIN and just be
3. Season of juice fast, consistent exercise, and time with Him to ‘reset’
4. Focus to live to enjoy each other, to live from our core desires and to live in anticipation on in expectations.

It sounds like you and your family have had lots of changes and transitions, too. Good luck on your move, and congratulations on your pregnancy!

And thanks for this idea — my bare bones are…
1. take my vitamins and supplements (for my adrenals and allergies)
2. eat good/healthy food every few hours to keep my physical — and emotional — energy up
3. meditate for 20 minutes in the mornings
4. prioritize connecting with my kids over not connecting, even if it seems to take more energy to do so. That’s because I’ve learned that we end up with MORE energy than we started with, due to the peace and happiness we create through the connection. (Here’s an example of what I mean: What We Found.)

Now I’m off to take my vitamins! (yes, I forgot to take them this morning!)

Blessings,
Stacy