Are you juggling chainsaws?

Note about picture: Not my picture and I am not sure why the nun habit!

      Do you feel ovewhelmed?  I know, there are a million things to do and you feel like no one else will do them.  So, you just suck it up and try to do it all by yourself. Or someone else asked you and you just can't say "No." Am I right?  Which one?
     Have you asked for help?  Do you really want help or are you just asking to make it look good?  Are you the only one who can do it the right way?  Does it need to be done right now?  Did you actually communicate all of this? We have all been there; however, some people like to thrive in the chaos.
   Let's start by putting the chainsaws down! Ok, now take a step back and just breathe!  Let's take a few minutes and uncover how you actually got into this situation.  Think about it, I'll wait!  Now the big question is, why are you still doing it?  The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results.  Stop the insanity!

      5 Ways to Stop Juggling Chainsaws:

• Have realistic expectations of what you can handle.   The word is REALISTIC!  You cannot do everything for everyone and forget about taking some down time.
• Say "No!" and mean it when you either do not want to or cannot help someone.  It's ok, they will usually find someone else or have to do it themselves.  If they try to guilt trip - say "NO!" louder and more forcefully. Don't think twice about it.
• Take some time for yourself.  Whether it is soaking in the tub, hanging with a friend, meditating, listening to music, or binging your favorite show, it's ok to do something to recharge your batteries and make you happy!
• Cash in your "favors" from the other people you have helped.  Ask for help! You will notice who really meant the "I owe you one!" or maybe should reconsider doing the favors if they do not reciprocate.
• This may be hard, but sometimes things will just not get done or someone else will do it differently than you will like.  You have to learn to let that SH*T go!

What do you want out of life?  Do you want some balance?  Do you want some peace?  If you do, it has to start with you!  How much time do you have on this earth?  Do you really think you can afford to give yourself the gift of peace?  It is time to make yourself a priority and to care for yourself too.  If you don't, you have no one to blame but yourself! (I say this with love because you won't say it to yourself!)