I often feel like I am drowning in my own responsibilities. I had this feeling for weeks before retiring from professional web design. I had this feeling for the first few weeks after bring home each of my kids. Anytime I am trying to do too much at one time, I get this feeling. It’s my signal that I need to drop some things from my schedule… so here I sit, drowning once again…. only this time, I may have hurt someone I’ve known for years in my attempts to reach the surface.
How do I put this without putting too much information out there and hurting the other parties even more?
I was involved in a thing, that I had to bow out of. I wound up leaving a friend behind, and possibly wrecking a friendship in the process. How do I maintain this delicate balance between my online life and my real life? I posted a few weeks ago about feeling stretched to my limits, even for Elasti-Girl. (see post here.) How do I maintain my friendships, and yet artfully extract myself from the situations I was in?
Well, I tried. and I failed miserably. I can only hope that my friend will understand what a dunce I can be. I wish her and hers the best of success. I am just not in position to be a part of it. I tried. I tried my best. But when you are sinking below the surface of the water, it’s time to drop a few of the rocks, you know?
Stumbled upon your blog. I think everyone can relate to your feelings of being overwhelmed. I know I can. Don’t forgot that you have the ability to say NO! You can’t please everyone all the time. Do what you need to do for you(and your little ones). True friends will understand that.
Wishing you the best…
Some times it’s best to say no…..everyone has time restraints.
Thanks Danielle, and Midwest hick (luv the name!)