1. How do you break-your-fast?
2. Just Say No.
3. Get help. Don’t be shy.
Do you know that saying, “Pride goeth before the fall?”
I don’t know about you, but I have been far to slow to ask for help. Somewhere I learned that needing help was a sign of weakness. So … I had to do it all by myself. It is exhausting to take on the world and to take on activities that didn’t suit my personality or style.
If I knew then what I know now I would have let go – hired out and kept it a whole lot simplier!
Here are a few of my favorite pit-stops for support. Send me yours …
1. Hire an organization professional at http://www.onlineorganizing.com/ (Also has excellent “how to” products.)
2. Get expert relationship advice. Nothing is more exhausting than an unhealthy relationship. Whether it is their fault or yours doesn’t matter, You, yes YOU, need to get the help you need. Visit GetReadyforLove.com. Tune into an expert and a topic that can help.
3. Figure out your best “style” and go for it! I’m a “hare.” In other words, I am an idea person who thrives on coming up with fun and creative ideas to launches or promote just about anything. That is what energizes me. What I don’t like is the tedium of follow through — talk about fatigue! Click here to take the “Hots” Test. It is short and sweet.
4. Connect with others. You don’t have to do anything all by yourself. There are groups to help you with just about anything. Click here and see if you don’t find just what you need right now at “You Are Not Alone” http://www.fatiguebegone.com/youarenotalone
Tip #1. Buddy up and get the support you need. Becoming a mother comes more naturally to some women than to others. If you lie awake at night worrying about whether you’re up to the job, you might find it beneficial to join a parenting or play group. It’s reassuring and empowering to learn from other mom’s who are going through exactly the same things you are.
Caveat: Avoid the know-it-all women who manage to infiltrate every playgroup. They love to smear others’ parenting skills and they’re famous for asking babies stupid questions like, “When are you ever going to get a tooth?” –Terry Hernon MacDonald, Founder, http://www.HappyGirlMusing.com
Tired women tend to take themselves and life too seriously. Someone said to me recently, “Don’t sweat the small stuff and, it’s all small stuff.”
That didn’t just hit home – it hit a home run with me and my attitude.
So … guess that is why I am sharing what could be considered one of the most embarrassing photos of my life. See if you can pick me out of this enthusiastic, engaged group.
I am the women on the end who, according to my nieces, looks so peaceful. Trust me – I wasn’t peaceful. I was praying. Just get me off of this, just get me through this and I will …
Every time I look at this photo I laugh out loud! It is a great reminder that life is a roller coaster but I can find a way to enjoy or, at least, flow with the moment. And, I am never alone!
What about you? Any photos, any stories you’d like to share? Post away …