This has become very apparent in my current job situation. I've been known to stress myself out so much it makes me sick to my stomach. Things haven't exactly been super stable lately...and instead of looking out for myself and my own well being, it feels like I have taken on the entire world. While it's not my fault things are a giant cluster fuck, I have made it my problem to fix.
But I can't. And my mental health and physical health can't take it. When I take on the problems of others, I can't sleep. I drink too much wine. I feel constantly on the brink of either crying or screaming. I leave work and have no desire to workout, just go home and sleep off the day....followed by a giant glass or three of wine.
It's time to put myself and my needs above the demands of my job. It's hard to remember this on a daily basis. But I can't solve all the problems in the world. I'll work my ass off to do the best job that I can do. And if that's not enough, I need to tell myself that it's ok.
It's time to think about me. Time to think about what I need to be happy in the workplace. Time to stop taking on all the problems.
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I'm super excited to introduce Rebekah, who blogs over at Living in Lavender. After reading her posts, I so often find myself nodding my head in agreement or catching the crafting bug or not wanting to try juicing (thank you for telling it how it really is Rebekah!).Girl rocks her DIY posts. Seriously though….these glitter chevron wall panels and these glitter rain boots and these glitter tea lights? I’m in love. And not just because they are all glittery- though obviously that helps.
One of the things I love most about Rebekah is her ability to share her life in such a real and vulnerable way. Those posts that are the hardest to post? She rocks them and it just makes me want to give her a huge hug. When she first shared that she has anxiety, I was amazed at her courage to share that with the blog world. Her trip to Vermont was far from relaxing for her, but she made the best of it, despite her anxiety. It’s something so many people can relate to and she writes about it wonderfully. And let’s be honest- this post about her love-hate relationship with writing- we ALL know that feeling.
So make sure you check out Living in Lavender, and follow her on social media. Rebekah is a blogger who is so easy to relate to!
