Overwhelmed...but moving on...

It's amazing how life can be...sometimes you think you are on top of the world and life is good, good, good...and then the next you can be wondering how you got into such a mess.

I have a standard rule..talk to me, complain at me, tell me your problems...I will not judge, argue or even act like I know what you are going thru. I'm here for each and every one of my "friends" or even "foes" if they need me. However, I will only listen to you complain twice before I tell you to do something about it or stop complaining.

So here I sit...complaining about the same thing I've probably complained about for months...time, time, time! I need more time in my day and I need to take time for myself. I very likely doubt anyone who knows me can fix this problem. I can complain and many of you will listen with open hearts and suggest several ways to make it better...but ultimately it's up to me to create the time. A day only has 24 hours a day...so what to do??

I've decided to blog, LOL...yes this takes more time but in the long run it will save me time. Everyone is always asking what I've been up to, how are those brats I'm raising, how's business, what am I up to...some follow my tweets, others my facebook...and both avenues leave many guessing what I'm up to. I've been told...my story would make a good book...I'd like to read the final chapter and skip all the juicy stuff. So, I figure, if I'm ever going to write a book...a blog will refresh me on all my funny stories.

I've also decided to go home on Wednesday nights and kayak with my two little girls. Again, this will take time...but I just learned on Easter Sunday what a great little kayaker (is that a word??) Anastasia is. Kayaking is my passion (besides selling) and to see Anastasia trying to take it on...I know it was so we could have time together. So, Wednesday nights for the next four months will be spent on the water, in a kayak with Anastasia and Ryanne. This will allow me to rest my brain, spend time with my most favorite two little girls and put the stress of Big Bob's away for a few hours. (watch for these stories...I can only imagine)

I've decided my business couch is the best thing that has ever happen to me. She is the only person I know who has been able to tell me what to do without me getting my little girl feelings hurt. I'm not afraid to learn new things, I'm afraid of failure. I know...failure leads to success...I say, wear my shoes when you say that! Failure scares the daylights out of me and I've recently learned that instead of using that fear to drive me, I've been using it to hold me back. So, I've committed myself to learning from Shelley Smith how to harness that fear and get back to doing what I love...selling! And not actually collecting money for a product I can provide...but the whole process....meeting new people, making friends out of those new people and providing them with a beautiful home or providing them with someone who can help their friends/family achieve a beautiful home.

I've committed to trusting the people I've hired to do what they are asked and stop micro-managing everything. Many have heard me brag about my Grasshopper...but what many don't know is she is just an amazing women. Five years and running and I've finally found a young person who not only understands "working" she appears to enjoy it. I say once I'd "like" to do something and the next thing I know..it's done. Therefore, I need to stop wasting my time and start growing my business.

I've, also, been lucky enough to land one of the best mechanics (installers) who also understand work and enjoys it. He makes our company look good and doesn't mind going the extra mile to see us succeed. He's been laying floors for over 28 years, he's seen it all, done it all and loves it all. Therefore, I no longer have an excuse why we can't take Big Bob's to the next level. I'm excited to see things come together...and me getting my "stuff" together will only help all us get our "act" together!

So, that's it...simple and sweet! Kayaking on Wednesdays, Blogging once a week, trusting my Grasshopper and installer, moving forward with courage and faith! Hope you enjoy the next part of my journey!