When Nannygate and the blogging overdose occurred in one month, I decided to make some changes. To slow down on the blog, and the work stuff (as much as possible) and the extra-cirricular activities. I noticed I had been doing everything paying half attention. At best, I was able to take a call for work while pushing my son in his stroller. At worst, I was putting my son in front of the television so I could check a few e-mails.
Something had to give, and for the past couple of weeks I’ve implemented some changes, some life changes to my routine. As you are all painfully aware.Â
Then comes this post from two of my fine blog AND real-life friends, Sassafrass and CityMama, which totally hit home. Two fine women taking control of their life, opting-in for the things that matter to them and being happier as a result. And I know others are going to be on board with this plan as well.
I’m already starting on my project life change, but it’s nice to be in good company. If you’re making a life change too, write about it and help us keep the conversation on this topic going. My relaxed-self will be hear waiting for you.
Tags: Project Life Change, work-life balance, CityMama, Sassafrass
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Hello, relaxed lady. I am raising my glass of wine to you! Bummed you may not be here in Oct, but next summer? Look out, girl.
Go Girl! I am so tired tonight – my twins were out of preschool and I was trying to juggle blogging and then spending the day with them… So there are many overwhelmed moms out there. Great to take a step back think and decide what is most important. I will keep checking back to see what you decide to do.
Ahhh, yes. The next time we meet at Starbucks, it will be as grrrlfriend time, not to work!
This is inspiring. I’m fortunate to have a four-woman blog, so none of us shoulders the burden alone. But still, too much is too much. Time to make some choices!
Susan at Working Moms Against Guilt
http://www.workingmomsagainstguilt.com
I just wrote about making changes too. My bloggy BFF, you are not alone. My life is in overdrive too.
Very timely. I just attended a two day leadership retreat that has be completely rethinking my life… mostly in regards to controling my inhability to say no.
The only real constant IS change.
I think it is healthy to go through a pruning process, and hopefully it doesn’t hurt. But it IS hard. I know I have been spending a lot of time throwing things at the wall to see what sticks and I am ready to make the call as to what to let go.
I’ve got to do this too. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about it!