HAPPY FRIDAY!
Have y'all seen this commercial?
Well, every time it comes on, my mom says: "That's going to be you!"
Part of me loves the thought that my future will contain such a balancing act-- the part of me that is a perfectionist and wants to be Superwoman.
But then, when I sit back and reflect on it, I realize that it may not be such a good thing. Yes, I find happiness in being the perfect friend, daughter, student, etc, but, there really is NO such thing as being perfect.
I'm an overachiever and multi-tasker extraordinaire.
I'm a control freak and would rather do all the work knowing it will be done right, than trust someone else to help me.
I have trouble saying "NO" because I don't want to let others down.
The problem, though, is that at times while balancing my many roles and responsibilities, I end up running myself ragged to please everyone. I achieve everything, and achieve it very well, but the sacrifice is myself.
As I think about a future, that will involve a husband and children to also care for and please, I realize that this may not be a good thing. If I don't learn to put myself first sometimes and say "NO" the consequences could be detrimental.
I also know that I'm not alone. Today women are expected to be the domestic goddess (which I intend to be) while also being educated and independent (which I also intend to be). The problem, however though, is that we are constantly being pulled in a million different directions with a million different expectations. And honestly...sometimes we just need to say: "To heck with that! I am who I am. I know what my strengths are, but I can also embrace my weaknesses. I deserve a break and to make mistakes every now and then."
So my questions on this Friday for all of you are: Do you ever feel this way? If so, how do you cope?
And on a lighter note...HAVE A FABULOUS WEEKEND!