I really have every intention of posting here, really I do. But when I’m trying to post on two business blogs of my own, one client blog and assorted guest posts, lessons and tutorials…well, sitting down to write about ‘me’ gets overlooked.
As you can surmise from the above paragraph, my little business is doing well, and I’m on the verge of being officially diagnosed as a ‘workaholic’. When I worked for other people I never understood the term. Why in the hell would anyone in their right mind choose work over relaxing and having fun right? Well, three years into business ownership and I understand all too well.
One, I love what I do, so it doesn’t actually ‘feel’ like work. And two, it’s MY business, and success falls squarely on one person. Lil’ old me. But in recent weeks I feel guilty about neglecting my needs. So I’m going to go public in an effort to make a few changes in my life. Like taking time for me.
An afternoon by the pool. An hour with a cup of tea and a good book. 13 minutes to get a tan. Taking the time to put my pretty on every morning rather than pulling my hair into a clip and doing the frumpy business frau. And maybe even stop being so afraid and going out on a date or two.
And what exactly has inspired my sudden realization that I need to take time for me and even take time to write about me, personal side? A silly guilty pleasure called Drop Dead Diva.
I won’t go into details in this post, but the silly lighthearted Lifetime series is the epitome of female fluff. But it revolve around a plus-sized heroine. A beautiful, vivacious woman who doesn’t allow her high powered career as an attorney or her curvy figure keep her from not just being good to herself, but recognizing the value she brings to the world.
Too often I hide behind mynbusiness to cover up for the fact that suddenly I’m feeling unsure about myself on a personal level. Because I’m good at business, I’m extremely confident in my abilities and what I can do. But somewhere along the way something has slowly chipped away at that same confidence that I used to possess on a personal level.
It’s time for the Princess to stop disguising herself as the Pauper and get her diva back!
Glad to see you haven’t forgotten about us, the little people on the fringes of the blogosphere in your quest for economic independence. (Just teasing) I know how busy life can be both with your own business and with life in general. Glad to see you are doing so well.
Hugs and prayers
Hi Joe! I haven’t forgotten any of you!
And I miss you, I really do. And I hope each and every one of you are doing great out there in the blogosphere. I’m hoping that I can get back to my old posting patterns and maybe even entertain you all again with my various adventures. And if I haven’t said so before…thanks so much for sticking around, even when I’m horrible at updating.
I’m glad to hear that the business end of things are going so well for you! I think women always struggle to find the perfect balance between work lives & personal stuff/feelings… it’s all about recognizing your needs & doing what you can to make yourself happy & successful on all levels.
Oh, and DD Diva? I love it, too!