Under pressure!
Hey everyone!
I have been meaning to write something on here for a while, but as you will see from below, I have been trying to priotise and have struggled to find the time to write this, whilst also having a million and one things I need to do in order for my website to build.
I thought I would share this incase anybody can relate, and simply reading it may just help them have a "ahh" moment! We could all do with those now and again.
So let's not beat around the bush! I am the type of person who gives everything they've got to everything they do. I always have. And since becoming a mummy just over a year ago I think I do this even more, but just with parenting.
When my partner came across WA during lockdown, I must admit I jumped straight on board and full backed it as something to get our teeth stuck in to together whilst he was out of work and I was unable to start back after maternity. Fast forward 3 months and it is now just me (Emma) riding this journey alone. Don't get me wrong he 100% backs me (he's amazing), but the reason for it is because I absolutely bloomin' loved it. I loved the community, the training, writing blogs, but most importantly I think I just loved getting my head stuck in to something again that wasn't just being a Mummy, can anybody relate?
I started off getting up a couple of hours earlier than my son to write blogs and do the training, and grabbed whatever time I could to get to work on the website and my knowledge around affiliate marketing and building a website (it's all new to me). I was loving it!
But then I started to see my language change.... "I need to get up because I've got to do some work", "I really should get some stuff done on the website" "I've got to write 3 blogs per week and do x, y, and z." You get the picture! But what goes with all of these types of words "should, must, need"? Guilt! And a whole ton of pressure!
So yup, you guessed it! Sunday night it all came to a head because I was struggling to find a way to work on my website whilst also trying to look after my son full time, grow another little human inside of me (I'm 5 months pregnant), and run a house.
After a good chat with my partner last night (over a yummy Thai meal... why does food always seem to make everything better?), he pointed out that I put the most insane amount of pressure on myself in absolutely everything I do, and that I never seem to recognise the good things that I have achieved. I'm sure many of us can say we are like that!
So if I have learnt anything from this and could share any little nugget that may well help somebody else out there it would have to be:
Whilst a degree of pressure and goals is important, remember that you need to find enjoyment in something for it to be in your long term plan. And be sure to take time every once in a while to actually say well done to yourself for all that you are achieving.
So here's me saying I am proud of the fact that I am pregnant, running around after a 14 month old toddler, looking after a dog and running our home and currrently battling with everything that goes with being in lockdown for 16 weeks now, and still managing to find time to put in my website and find the energy to want to do this too.
Here's to all of us amazing people out there simply wanting more from life!
Bless you all!
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Hi Emma, yes I am totally hearing you. I can totally relate to your journey, it pretty much mirrors mine.
I would like to write so much more content for my website, I would love to do so much more training, write WA blogs, read and respond to more WA blogs but I simply can not.
I have 2 little humans running around who love my attention. I have to let go a lot to not become frustrated and I just have to do the work on my website when I can.
It is a good practice to let go lol.
And you are so right, if it is not joyful anymore, we may have missed the purpose why we started and probably give up along the way from exhaustion.
I am following your journey now and I am excited to see where your journey takes you.
Take it easy with your little human growing inside you, wishing you much luck achieving your online goals.
Jude
Hi Jude,
What a lovely comment to read, thank you for taking the time to read through it and respond too.
I think letting go is such a huge thing that we could all benefit from doing more of, something I definitely need to work on.
I shall be turning to you for the tips on working out life with 2 very soon hehe!
Thank you, it is great to connect and I look forward to seeing more of you on this journey
And bless you and how you are able to manage juggling it all like you do! I am impressed and you should really be proud of what you have accomplished until now.
It is good that your partner said what he said. It seems to have struck the tone of reality with you and really look at what you managed to do.
All the best to all 5 of you👍🏼😊
-Roy-
Thank you so much Roy, taking time to appreciate how you are doing is something I really want/need to work on, it is so beneficial isn't it.
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Definitely an "Ahh..." moment for me.
WA does indeed change your mindset as it's not just work, it's fun. To be normal and go at a slow and steady pace without the word "work" or 'WA' in conversations is actually quite a feat when you've been with WA for at least a year.
One of my friends is currently not with WA, but is trying to put her business online and outsource to different people....I'm looking at the pressure she puts on herself and I'm nowhere near that but see how easy it is to struggle without WA....
Everyone who needs some training on getting an online presence, should at least follow the WA training for 1 year for a foundation of internet marketing.
Life is so much more newer and enjoyable as a result...
Don't you agree?
Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely Stella, thanks for this, and I fully agree. The teachings here are a must for any online marketing company as the lessons are concise but both relevant and well presented. Kyle and Carson have put together a fantastic family here.
I definitely feel I cannot recommend WA enough to people. The training and community have been a huge part of my journey and I definitely would not be where I am now without it.
I think there is no problem with referring to it as work or WA, but I think it's about the connotations we put on that, or the pressure/stress we apply to it.