The pressure to be good at your job (or jobs). The pressure to be thin, pretty, interesting, nice. The pressure to be stylish. The pressure to be a good wife, Mom, friend. The pressure to have a good blog that people want to read.
As I read all of my pressure points I see that they are all pressures I put on myself, but I really want all of those things!
What I am finding however, is that all of these pressures can be really un-motivating (maybe not a real word)! I am tired! I am tripping on my own toes.
What are some things that I can do to relieve the stress.....
I can't quit my job. I can't quit on all the hard work I put in to lose the weight. I like to be interesting. I want to have a good blog. I want to be a good wife and friend (I am only a Mom to my dogs currently).
I think I need to give myself a break. I think I am trying to hard. I need to just be myself and everything listed above will come naturally. Right? I know that there are things that have to be worked at, but I need to give myself a break!
Serenity now, serenity now!!!
Lisa B
Just remember, girl, being a good anything doesn't require you to be perfect. Live it and enjoy it. And if you mess up a little bit, it's OK. ;o)
ReplyDeleteLisa! Thank you for you inspirational words!
DeleteGreat honesty here - I think this is something most of us struggle with, but a lot of people hide it. I go through phases of feeling so much pressure too, but you're right, it helps to remember that it's usually us putting that pressure on ourselves, and it's okay to give yourself a break! Take the time you need for yourself and do something just for you!
ReplyDeleteLaura! Thanks for commenting! I was a little afraid to throw this out there. It makes me feel better that other struggle too!
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