A large (un)balanced platter filled with
stress
worry
money
kids
work
health
sick family
sick animal
doctors
lawyers
triggers
car(s) repairs
creating healthy boundaries
navigating PTSD symptoms
holidays
an unrelenting month-long illness
This plate just crashed
I think I’ll reach for a new and balanced smaller plate
©Alexis Rose, Image source: Google Images from source
Thank you for reading my books: If I Could Tell You How It Feels, and Untangled, A Story of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph
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My sympathies. May the New Year set you a better table.
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Thank you sweetie!
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You too my friend 💞💐
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I am so glad things have eased up some and really hope they continue to ease up! It seems like when it rains it pours, but I guess we just need to take it one day at a time! I hope you have a great day sweetie!!
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Awe Thank You, Alyssa. You are so sweet and kind. I appreciate you so much. Things have eased a bit the past few days and Im extremely hopeful (sure) that times will get better. Have a great evening ❤️❤️
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I am so sorry you have so much stress Alexis. I can truly feel your pain. Stress and anxiety often try controlling my life and it is horrible. All stress does is cause me way more pain. I hope your plate gets better and a lot less. Please know that you my dear are not alone with this and I just wish I had a magic wand to help everyone. Always stay your amazing self and take care of YOU because you are the most important!
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Good 🙂📿
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Thank you, Benjamin. Things are resolving and much more manageable. 😃
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I’m sorry for your burdens, if I could help I would ease your pain. Be well. Sincerely Benjamin
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Thank You! It Is hard to change menus sometimes. It feels good to have things slowly move off the plate…much easier to balance.
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Great visual!!
I have a steady diet of unbalance on my plate too.
it’s hard to change menus sometimes!
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Thank You! Big Exhale. ❤️
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We do so much harm to ourselves when we place to much on our plate.
Please take a deep breath. Be well my dear friend.
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Thank you, Nicole 💐
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Reblogged this on Art by Nicole Corrado.
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Thank you Brigid. Im thinking the next few weeks will help
Resolve some of the major stresses or at least shrink them to a manageable size. Some things I just have to let go of. I think being so ill has had the benefit of stopping me in my tracks. I definitely learned a lesson surrounding stress and physical illness. I hope Im a quick learner and do not compromise my health again. 💐
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I hope you can navigate your way through Alexis. It sure is a challenging time of year. I have cut down hugely on commitments this year, which did not please everyone else but it sure has been liberating. xx
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Yes! I do 😉
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Good, it was supposed to.
But seriously…think it would work? 🤣😘
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Thank You! 😃
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Great post
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That made me laugh! And yes, we Do got this!! 💞
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Thank You Ashley 😊
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Thank You! 😊
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A new and balanced smaller plate sounds like a wise move! I hope you soon feel the benefits!
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I like the idea of the bowl…maybe with a hole near the 1/2 mark so it never fills to full. Thank You! Yes, things get smaller or resolve. Part of life I think. ❤️
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Thank You! ❤️
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How about swapping the plate for a bowl with higher sides, and attaching it with velcro to a strap on your hand?
In all seriousness though, I’m sorry you’ve go so many stresses and things to manage right now. I hope you can break things down into smaller, more manageable issues to tackle, and prioritise the most important (including looking after yourself!) to ease a little of the pressure. xx
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Oh, we hope you can find peace and strength on this stretch of your path.
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I get it.
Hey. If I use small plates will the family leave sooner after our holiday dinner?
We’ve got this. right? xo
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What an excellent way of putting it.
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❤️ Thank You!
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Thank You! 😊
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Yes, you are so right Jackie. I have to learn to choose smaller plates for sure. I tend to go for platter size.
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Yes, it is! Very insightful 😊
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This should be framed!
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That’s very relatable. Good luck w/ it all.
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I think you may be onto something here. We all should get smaller plates starting around Thanksgiving. And as women we take on all of it. We don’t have to be sponges for the world’s messes. We can choose a smaller plate.
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Every thing is part of life.
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