Life Balance
And now, in the center ring…
…directly from the land of stress and strain –
The Master of Multitasking, the Overlord of Organization, the Sovereign of Scheduling –
Performing unbelievable, death-defying feats of strength and equilibrium, (drumroll, please…),
The One, the Only, the Amazing – YOU!!!
Holding Your Breath
You’re on the high wire, no net, poised precariously on your right foot, balancing responsibilities on the left, as well as both hands, your nose, and the top of your head. You make it all look so easy.
At any moment, everything – including you – could come crashing down.
But nobody in the audience is worried – because they know you’re the best.
No matter what life throws at you, you never drop anything. They’ve come to expect it.
On the Brink of Crashing?
But they have no idea. Continuously pulled in multiple directions, you’re struggling to find time and space for yourself.
Sometimes, life has become so hectic you no longer consider yourself part of the equation.
You give and you give and you give – until there’s absolutely nothing left. You’ve lost yourself and you don’t have the time or tools to know where to begin.
But we do.
Get Grounded
Life doesn’t have to remain this way. You don’t have to live on the wire.
Take a look at how truly transformative rebalancing your life can be.
Just ask,
Laurie (she/her)
Stretched Too Thin
Laurie, a working mother of three, had always put in long hours on the job – while simultaneously coordinating the household.
Highly functioning, what might have crushed other parents was just another day for her.
And everything was going fine – until it wasn’t.
#Pandemic
Suddenly, the whole world changed, and her brain went on overload.
Things were stressful before – literally within days, they became impossible.
With no separation between home and work, Laurie struggled with productivity and the fulfillment of everyone’s needs.
She was constantly torn between two worlds. Her husband wanted her to work from home – and work increasingly pressured her to return to the office.
Family Time: Included the Whole Village
In addition, Laurie’s mother and father were always bickering, forcing her to play referee.
Her brother depended on her, but there was a conflict there, too. Her husband didn’t want anyone who refused to social distance in the house.
Meanwhile, her best friend was right in the middle of a divorce and was, understandably, leaning more and more heavily on Laurie.
Overwhelmed: Exhausted and Maxed Out
Laurie knew she couldn’t keep up the pace much longer. Every day, the struggle to get out of bed in the morning became harder and harder – and pushing through the days? Impossible.
Drained of her energy to interact or even see others, she found friends and family exhausting. Never one to cry before, she often found herself suddenly bursting into tears.
Though her husband repeatedly tried to find out what was wrong, she did not know where to begin.
Helpless, not knowing what else to do, he suggested calling a therapist.
Finally: Strategies and Support
Therapy helped Laurie to understand, value, and prioritize herself – to realign her life, releasing pressure on herself so that she could breathe again.
She learned to create boundaries that helped her re-establish her love for friends and family while regulating their relationships. Having a say allowed her to stop spinning and regain control.
Ultimately, she became more effective in helping – when she chose to do so.
Loving and Respecting Herself
Laurie learned self-care and coping skills that allowed her to re-energize.
No longer always exhausted and running on empty, she regained the energy to be the caring, supportive person she’d always wanted to be – without having to force herself.
Through therapy, Laurie learned to re-evaluate her assumptions, norms, and expectations. She replaced feelings of guilt with those of self-love and self-acceptance.
Growing in Strength and Wisdom
Freed from the pressures of unrealistic expectations and the misguided perception of herself as a continual failure, Laurie recognized the powerful strength of asking for – and receiving – help.
She now realizes the tremendous power of discernment and provides help selectively, based on a realistic assessment of her current capacity.
She’s doing more, but she’s also enjoying more – because now, she’s living on her own terms.
You can learn to do that, too.
It’s time to get to know one another.
Don’t delay a minute longer.
Schedule your complimentary consultation today.