How have you recently stepped up to support someone in your life?
This is the question that I am supposed to blog about and answer today for this week’s Mamavation Monday post. But, I find I have an ongoing dilemma with this topic. Remember those Little Miss Sunshine books?
I loved them by the way. Devoured them in fact.
But, I’m likening myself to her crabby friend that no one wants to talk about.
Little Miss Stepper Upper.
Is there a project that needs to be done? Who else will do it? Who else will do it well? If I don’t help, who will?
Oh, for pity’s sake. I have trouble balancing philanthropy, parenthood, a career and everything else in between.
My name is Sandra. Which comes from the Greek name Alexandra. Which means, “Helper and defender of all mankind.”
Apparently, I take this to heart. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t rescue every lost little puppy or kitty. But, if it has to do with being civically involved with a project I am on board with, I am in and I know I am relied upon to do so.
I am now beginning to learn the art of saying no, less I will be an ineffective parent, friend, daughter, neighbor, individual. My life is in transition and I rarely know what’s best in terms of nurturing myself. But, I am finding that people do understand and other people know how to do this “saying no” thing!
So, this week, I am learning how to step up to me.
3 comments:
saying no is a hard one for me too... I tend to over-commit and yet, have a harder time saying yes to myself. Proud of you for recognizing the need to just say no sometimes :)
It's SO much harder to help yourself than it is to help others sometimes, isn't it? Congratulations on taking care of yourself, and stick to it! :)
Ah the word no, is so small yet so hard to say. Sometimes, one no leads to two;) Best of luck!
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