I do it to myself, the busyness, the overcommitment, the feeling that I am the only one that can do it, so I must do it all. In actuality the people and tasks that need me the most, I've been avoiding, telling myself they don't need me or not prioritizing appropriately. This spring I was at a tipping point, each night I was either at a school event, teaching yoga, coaching Girls on the Run or driving from one place or another, speeding along the way, to be at an activity for my kids. We were barely eating diner together as a family, maybe once a week. I haven't been working out, even my work out app We Rise , reminded me that it's been a while since I tracked a workout. The house was a mess, dog hair everywhere, dishes in the sink, clean clothes in laundry baskets just being recirculated through and the bathrooms, don't let me get started on bathrooms. When you live on well water, bathrooms are the worst to clean. You might be saying, why don't you get your ...
I am not the easiest person to live with, work with or love. I can be opinionated, stubborn, revel and being right and snarky when I get annoyed. I have trouble "checking my face". My emotions are usually very known by my facial expressions, tone and body language. I can be very confident, blunt and come with "receipts" to any conversation or argument. I believe in being honest, keeping it real and not "beating around the bush". This all can come off as being bitchy, intimidating and aggressive. On the flip side of it, I care A LOT. I will fight for what I believe is right. I will love with all of my heart and will ensure justice and support for my family, my staff and the students that I work with each and every day. Integrity is super important to me. I strive to live my life as authentically, honestly and without secrets or manipulation as much as possible. When I screw up, I take accountability for my actions or words. If I hurt someone I will apol...