Dyan
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Elizabeth Gilbert:
Is there a secret to learning to put yourself first, before the housework, laundry, and other chores? I keep telling myself that as soon as I finish what I HAVE to do, I can start on what I WANT to do. Sadly, there never seems to be enough time or energy for both.
Elizabeth Gilbert
Dyan, I am giving you an assignment. Read a poem by Louise Erdich called ADVICE TO MYSELF. I think you'll get a lot out of it. Good luck, honey! (Also, and I don't know if this is your situation: If there are people in your household who you are allowing to treat you like a servant, you have to put a stop to that. Make them do their own laundry for once. Or at least make them help you. Just sayin!)
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Oct 06, 2015 11:26AM · flag