tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342822749595926464.post3548779681323596656..comments2023-04-03T02:51:25.519-07:00Comments on Smaller Sarah: Where've You Been? (A weigh in of sorts)Sarah Greenmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11996115971325480478noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342822749595926464.post-27473137165235435982012-08-29T10:38:50.846-07:002012-08-29T10:38:50.846-07:00Learn to say no. We moved across the country a fe...Learn to say no. We moved across the country a few months ago, so I was forced to leave behind many volunteer positions and vowed I wouldn't pick up near what I was putting down once we got settled in our new city. Even though I find myself feeling lazy a lot more often, I have kept the promise to myself and am not filling every minute of the day doing for others. I was a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters for years (as a Big), which consumed hours of my time each month. Now, instead, I'm looking for volunteer activities like "Bingo Caller" at the local senior citizens center. Far less of a time commitment. With small children, especially one who is special needs, sometimes you CAN'T 'just say no' - but pace yourself, as someone else advised. Make your children choose one sport or hobby, not 3 and 4, like some parents I know. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342822749595926464.post-32599165226105843812012-08-28T16:26:04.727-07:002012-08-28T16:26:04.727-07:00I don't do nearly as much as you do, and I'...I don't do nearly as much as you do, and I've only got the one little one, but woah! Reading your blog today made me feel less crazy. :) Busy sucks when its constant. Wishing you some down time! Lindsay Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16697976327900035909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342822749595926464.post-13230568119481520772012-08-28T16:16:26.488-07:002012-08-28T16:16:26.488-07:00I relate to this post on so many levels. I "g...I relate to this post on so many levels. I "got tired" about 5 years ago. I then did two things that, for me, were very drastic. I learned to say no. No with excuses/reasons, no all by itself, no thank you, no way, etc. No was a problem for me for a long time, because I do love saying yes, but I have since reworked my priority system, and that little two letter word was the red pen. The other thing I did was sell my car. Okay, that might be drastic for almost everyone. LOL But not driving *all the time* really forced me to slow down and simplify to the point where I no longer know how I did without all the precious time it stole from me. All of that to say that it takes drastic, life altering decisions sometimes, but if you find you're tired and unhappy, then you're making those decisions for everyone you love. <3 Karrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00827456494859746546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342822749595926464.post-32243923951891403792012-08-28T10:44:59.874-07:002012-08-28T10:44:59.874-07:00All I can tell you, is it gets a little easier eve...All I can tell you, is it gets a little easier every year. Pace yourself, and ask for help when you need it. You are amazing!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11271913948308103473noreply@blogger.com