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You’ve spent a good portion of your life trying to convince others of your worth. More than likely you’ve bent over backward in a failed (yes, I said failed) attempt(s) to force down others throats all the great reason that make you worthy of being loved.
Balancing festive expectations, family dynamics, and the pressures of creating the perfect experience can become overwhelming.
According to the American Institute of Stress Statistics, approximately 33 percent of people report extreme stress. You probably think that this is a low number. Let me break it down a little further for you. Shall I? Of course. Of that 33 percent, 77 percent of people experience stress to the point that it adversely affects their physical health and a staggering 73 percent reported that it affects them mentally. From this, they have trouble sleeping, daily tasks are a struggle, and they have a lapse in memory and judgment. I told you it's serious.
You feel like no matter what you do or how well you try to accomplish the next goal on your way to success, you either feel like a) Tom from Tom and Jerry, waiting on Jerry to move the ladder or b) you're so caught up that you don't see a way out. During those moments, I allow myself time to sit in - THE MOMENT. Not enjoy it, but recognize that it exists and that I'm human. After those 24 hours, it's officially time to GET OVER IT! Yeah, that's easier said than done.
Most of us grew up expecting to live a fairy tale life with no disappointments. The Disney fantasy is that a downtrodden Cinderella gets whisked off her feet by Prince Charming. Yes, it’s a fantasy. We all know how the story ends – he professes undying love for Cinderalla, and they live happily ever after. Are you still waiting on your happily ever after?
How are we CEOs of Fortune 500 companies but still can’t figure out the dating game? Have you had a date lately? And don’t use COVID as an excuse as to why the only text messages you’re receiving are from your BFF. Dating after 40 has its challenges- you’re divorced with children, trying to maintain a co-parenting relationship with your ex while handling your business simultaneously. You’re exhausted and not in the mood for a man’s BS. Sound familiar?
What plans did you have pre-COVID that have derailed? In life, we like our well-thought-out dreams should happen, but rarely do we think about the positives in them not working out. While we continue to battle COVID and spend more time at home, use this space to re-invent yourself, re-evaluate what matters and re-imagine your life. Yeah, I know it sounds simple in theory, but can be scary and frankly hard as hell to put into fruition.
We've all experienced relationships that didn't withstand the test of time. Yet, the pain cuts deeper when that relationship is with the woman you once called your mother. Ideally, the bond we share with our mothers shapes us into the women we are today. However, it becomes especially challenging when that connection is full of pain and hurt feelings, leaving lingering wounds that have yet to heal.