I Just Can't Say No!

Do you have a hard time saying no?  A lot of people do.  I'm one of them.  But I don't really have a problem saying no to other people, I have a hard time saying no to myself!

I think I can do everything.  I can't.  But I still think I can.  I'm Wonder Woman right?  No, I'm actually not!

As you know, I'm a wife, and mom to two amazing boys.  I also work full time.  I leave my house for work every day at about 12:30 in the afternoon and get home at 12:45 in the morning.  I get up at 7, get the kids ready and drive them to school.  When I get home from dropping them off, I post my blog, then work on marketing for my mom's real estate business.  I make virtual tours, post ads on Facebook, whatever she needs from me.

I also volunteer for the PTA and the parent leadership team at the kids' school.  I feel like I should do more for the school.  It's hard because I work at night- when PTA meetings and events are held.  I often switch my schedule or take the day off for school events.  I also teach a special needs religion class at our church.  I want to make sure Nathan and other special needs kids are offered the same religious education as neurotypical kids in the congregation.

But I still think I can do more.  The other day I got an email from Ithaca College, the wonderful school I graduated from.  It needs nominations for the Alumni Association Board of Directors.  Of course, I immediately thought to myself, "I should do that.  I love Ithaca."  As I read further and saw the requirements, I realized, I'm nuts!  I don't have time for this.  I also want to do more for autism awareness, and drunk driving awareness- maybe one day.

It seems like everyone is always talking about how busy we are.  It's like a status symbol.  But it's no one's fault but our own.  But it's okay to be busy, I actually like it, especially when I'm busy doing things I truly care about!