Time For You
Can I tell you a story?
When my kids got to elementary school, I was told to be there, to show up for them.
So I signed up for everything. Classroom volunteer. Room mom. Library helper. PFC committees.
It was a full time job.
Don’t get me wrong. I loved seeing my kids at school, loved being helpful and supportive in the community.
But I was also exhausted, overwhelmed, and still couldn’t say no. I stopped doing things that I wanted to do because there wasn’t time. I felt selfish. I put everyone else ahead of me, always showing up with a smile, even if I felt under appreciated and invisible. Even if I felt resentful and angry.
I was a mess inside, trying to do the right things at the expense of myself.
I realized that the only way I ever felt connected with other people was if I was doing something for them, not with them.
This may not be your story. In fact, I can guarantee that it probably isn’t.
But does it feel familiar?
We are good people who want to be there for the people we care about and love. So much so that we give up on ourselves. We find ourselves asking ‘Shouldn’t I be able to handle all of this? What’s wrong with me?’
There’s nothing wrong with you.
Stop judging yourself.
Let’s take that step to figure out how to live your life in balance. To be able to show up for yourself the same way you show up for others.
And you don’t have to do that alone. We’re not always the kindest to ourselves. Let’s face it! It’s much nicer to sit with someone who can be empathetic and objective to help you sort through the mucky feelings you feel stuck in.
Together, let's take a look at what is and isn't working in your life, and create a new experience of who you are so that you can make the life you want and deserve.