But we, as Modern Woman Warriors know… we’re allowed to ask for help.
If you’re like me, a child of the 80’s, then you understand. Growing up, we were bombarded with the idea that our Prince Charming would save us… that no matter what financial or intellectual or spiritual hardship came our way, someone sweet and kind (and well-off) would magically appear, usually followed by a train of magical animals. Thanks Disney.
But life is rarely that simple… or linear. Right?
We’re older and wiser now. We know that even if we find our Prince Charming, he could decide to leave. Even if we find our dream jobs (because we got tired of waiting for Prince Charming, duh. Tongue in cheek there, just in case you missed it), we could get downsized. People get sick, children get hurt, we don’t always get what we’re promised.
“The best laid plans of mice and men…” and women.
But the upside to all this hardship is that while it does in fact turn some of us into heartless recluses, it brings some of us together into brilliant, supporting communities.
The most important promises that we’ll ever keep are the ones we make to ourselves.
So what does all this have to do with jewelry and diamond rings? Practically nothing, except that I’m speaking to my Women. I’m speaking to the women who understand.
We’re fighters. We aren’t afraid to admit when we’re wrong. We aren’t afraid to ask for help. We go after our dreams. We don’t take no shit off of anybody.
But we also get tired because there’s so much to do and it never stops… especially if you’re a mom or an entrepreneur or any woman trying to make a difference in her own sphere of influence…
So, my small gift to you, in acknowledgement of your challenges and in gratitude that you find the strength to keep going is this modest list of my favorite resources to help you decompress, relax, take care of yourself…
Indulgent Bath Products:
Lush Bath Bombs
Medicinal Grade Essential Oils that Are Less Than 1/2 the Price of Doterra
To Help You Reconnect with Yourself:
You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero
E-squared by Pam Grout
Dandelion, the Extraordinary Life of Misfit by Sheelagh Mawe
To Help You Feed Your Body and Your Soul:
Recipes
More Recipes
Some of the Best Free Guided Meditations I’ve Found on the Web
Metta Meditation, the most powerful one there is
To Help You Feel Beautiful:
(otherwise known as a shameless plug for my friend who takes a teaching approach
to skin care and make-up application)
Pink Cadillac Mary Kay Consultant, Regina Russo