On Stress, Pressures, and Balance: A Cautionary Tale (Laurie Faria Stolarz)
The topic this month revolves around pressures, stresses and life balance. What words of wisdom or advice do I have to offer. The answer is none. Not really. For the majority of my life I have had difficulty saying no to things for fear of disappointing others, or for fear of going broke, or fear of missing out on something significant. Fear, fear, fear, the very thing we’re told not to let guide decisions, and yet I do or I have. (I do.) Some people call the fear of disappointing others the "Disease to Please." And, yes, I guess that describes it pretty well. I want to please others, very often, at the sake of my own needs or wants. Actually, because my "need to please" is so ...
