Sharing one of my mantras…

We’ve had time for the new and shiny part of the year to wear off and now we are deciding what’s next. Do we keep going with those resolutions? Do we power through the things we didn’t REALLY want to do, but we thought were expected of us? Do we pivot and change courses… already? Or does that look like we are weak and have already given up?

I’m here to remind you that you do NOT have to do it all. In fact, it’s truly impossible to do ALL the things the world throws at us. It’s too much and what’s being asked of us is often contradictory in nature, it seems.

Here’s what I want to say to you. 

I encourage you to work in all you do with your whole self with joy to God’s glory… AND it’s ok to ask for help. I emphasize that “AND” because it’s not a “but”... it’s not a negative to ask for help! You weren’t meant to do everything on your own. In fact, there’s a reason the saying goes, “it takes a village.”

It's okay if you change directions on what you thought were your giant plans for 2023. 

It’s okay to put your emphasis on your kids or your marriage or yourself. And to change that around as needed.

It’s okay to outsource things that you don’t love or that you can’t get done. 

It’s okay to delegate things to your kids.

It’s okay to ask trusted loved ones for help. 

And it’s really okay if things don't get done today. 

A mantra that I repeat to myself very often is… “I’m okay. They’re okay. It’s going to be okay.”

If you are waiting for someone to see you, I do. I’ve felt the feelings of things not being okay and I know how overwhelming that can be. Please reach out if you are in a spot today that feels hopeless.

Much love for you, Mama,

Laura