Hello, friends! A little break from the blog and I feel like it’s been ages. I’m hoping that everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend! Thanksgiving is the best to me because it’s not focused on gifts, just good food, family, and friends. Once the big day is over the fun continues. I love seeing families out and about spending time together, buying Christmas trees, decorating, and of course shopping all the sales.
For the first time, I really enjoyed the break. Truth be told, I have been way too busy trying to juggle all the things and it needs to stop. Over the years, my Instagram has very slowly grown and with it, more opportunities. They pay well but take time. In addition to my full time job, writing blog posts three times a week, and running my IG and TT, well there’s very little time left for me.
I try to take one day off on the weekends but it’s hard to do. I’m either replying to comments or writing. The funny this is that I enjoy both! But it’s starting to feel like work. At this point in my life these things happen quite easily. I consider myself an empty nester – even though our 25 year old son lives with us. He works FT and is not dependent on us so we can do as we please. My husband retired at the end of June but has his own business that he works pretty much FT now. For all intents and purposes I can just keeping saying yes and keeping going. But I want to slow down and enjoy the season. Not just the Christmas season but this season of life!
Maybe you feel that way too? If you’re retired maybe you have struggled with just how busy you’d like to be. When people reach out to you, is it too easy to say yes? Do you keep piling it on?
I never like to let anyone down. When I know someone is counting on me, I show up and I get things done. I very rarely stop midway – in fact I don’t. I cannot remember the last time I quit something. But I am today! I’ve over committed myself with a work task – one that was presented to me without anyone understanding the depth of the commitment. The kicker? Not only is it a YEAR LONG training but it’s for something I will never use. NEVER. Not like when kids ask why they need to learn Algebra, I will never use this skill as a school counselor or even in a mental health practice. Today I am letting my manager know I want out. What a relief it will be!
On that same note, I will be posting just twice a week for the month of December. I need the break, I really do. I splurged and bought myself a subscription to the Hallmark Channel for the month and I am looking forward to relaxing and watching a cheesy and predictable movie.
The message today, is do what you need to do to enjoy this season of life. It might cause temporary disappointment for others but they will survive.
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