Anxiety

Brene Brown (http://brenebrown.com/) is fabulous! I just love her!
I enjoy her books and her TED talks. The one thing I have learned from her is being vulnerable. When we allow ourselves to be vulnerable, it creates space for others to be vulnerable as well. To me, being vulnerable is just being ourselves - no masks.

Being vulnerable also means embracing the parts of ourselves we don't particularly like. I have been struggling with some pieces of my life. I feel overwhelmed more than I care to. I yell at my husband more than I should (which is never). I only feel comfortable at home when it's uncluttered (hardly ever). I cannot seem to relax unless the chores are completed - at least visually.

This weekend I was alone in the house! Just the dog and me. I got the main level and my bedroom to a space where I felt calm. Once my family came home and they started "living" in the house, my anxiety increased. I could feel it in my stomach. This isn't a fun way to live.

I have decided to speak openly when I feel overwhelmed. I am also going to chat with a doctor to search other options. I also have a fabulous life coach Melissa: http://melissahealycoaching.com/ whom I speak with a few times a year. Hope it all helps!

Just don't drive like an asshole

I recently went to Phoenix for a family reunion. My kiddos went with me. The husband stayed home to care for our dog and his Mom. I got to see my Mom and Dad and many, many, many cousins. I even got to see an old friend in Santa Fe. As I was driving, most people were kind and courteous. The traffic flowed well, even in Phoenix. However, there were a few of "those drivers". A few people thought it was OK to drive 20 miles per hour over the stated limit. Said drivers thought it was okay to cut everyone off in his way. I kept yelling, "Don't be an asshole!" This will be my teaching advice to my children when they are old enough to start driving. Just don't be an asshole.