Mini Rant or I'm Glad I Got That Off My Chest
Lots of
people clawing at me right now. Every time I turn around, someone needs
something or wants something.(Do I hear weeping violins?) Okay, it isn’t every time I turn around but I
still want to crawl in a hole and hide. Do you ever get so tired that you worry
that you aren’t safe to drive? I’ve been at that point several times this
month. I keep thinking of a post tezzie828 from Thoughts from a Reader, Writer,Surfer wrote about being overwhelmed. Her post made me feel like I wasn’t alone
and it was okay to admit it. I admit it. I’m overwhelmed. My spinning plates
are wobbling. I’ve had to let some important ones fall and I’m frustrated. Actually,
that last sentence isn’t really honest. The only reason they fell is because I put them up there to begin with. Do I really need to spin that many plates? I don’t have to live my life like a hamster
in a wheel. I don’t. Things need to change. Seven more days until spring break.
Diana, I don't know how old you are but when I turned 50 I started learning how to say "No". There is a lot of power in that little two letter word. It allowed me to do what I chose to do very well. It gave me time to just sit and think occasionally. It made me happier. I learned that if I say no, someone else will do the job. I no longer let people guilt me into taking on more than I can do. Good luck and happy vacation.
ReplyDeleteThanks Wanda! You are so right. I think I've let myself go more crazy because I don't know what will happen with my job next year. I'm sort of in limbo. I decided to make a few small changes a couple days ago and I am feeling better already.
DeleteDiana...by your picture you look about 16....I'm a ditto on what Wanda is saying. Some of us didn't learn it until we were past 50...I understand that there is something in many of us that make want to seem like life will stop without us. Things change around us and I am trying to roll with that- and it is so hard to stop that crazy little wheel we've got going. xo nanc
ReplyDelete"The only reason they fell is because I put them up there to begin with. Do I really need to spin that many plates? I don’t have to live my life like a hamster in a wheel." This really struck home with me. I, too, tend to put things up there to balance. I have learned in the past five years to say no when needed. I'm not perfect in that yet, but the improvement is there.
ReplyDeleteNot all plates are our own choice. At least some "musts" you have twisted to your favor. I understand that you had to create a resume, but your choice of how to do it matches your interests and style of working. I like the advice that people have given to me when I have felt overwhelmed. - it's a simple word "breathe."
ReplyDeleteI am in complete agreement with the others. We, as women, tend to allow ourselves to get involved in so much and it becomes overwhelming. I too have learned to say "no" over the years and it has truly helped. I now try to do those things that I really want to do. Spring break will definitely help out. Hang in there (and it's okay to rant).
ReplyDeleteLike Wanda, I learned to say no, and I learned to accept what my limitations are. Things may be less perfect now, but I'm certainly much more at peace!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad my post helped you a little bit =) I think there's much to be said about acknowledging when we're in over our heads- just admitting it seems to help lessen the burden a little bit. I hope spring break brings you time to relax and take a few deep breaths. Today was the first of mine, and I sure took advantage of it!
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ReplyDeleteI so know that feeling and I'm just coming off spring break and afraid I'm going to get right back into the rat race. I have to prioritize to keep my sanity and realize I can only do what I can do. Enjoy your spring break and rejuvenate!
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