Exactly what I need to hear while I'm struggling with a bit of a health issue and having to make decisions about what I have capacity for and what will need to wait. It's not easy making these decisions because I do tend to feel that it makes me inadequate but I've come to a place where Ive made some choices about what my top priorities are right now and it honestly felt like a weight dropped off my shoulders.
It is so challenging but so liberating when we embrace the reality of our limitations. I’m glad these words helped a bit, if only to remember that you’re not alone in being human. Wishing you rest and recovery. ✨
Thank you for identifying capacity vs. capability. I find that my capability is severely diminished right now by being put into a "freeze" state every time I encounter the news. . . hardly helpful for my productivity. Thank you for this reminder that it's okay, necessary even, to let some things go as we move through this season.
You’re definitely not alone, Ruth! I’m glad it was helpful for you and hope you can be kind to yourself as you navigate this season. It’s hard to human right now.
Yesterday I found myself skidding to a stop. What I can do is order a part. What I can't do any longer is repeatedly fix the fallen access panel of the stove, continue calling people that are not answering the phone, or be frustrated about the design flaw. It sounds dumb but with stress escalating I simply paid the cost to replace and moved on the next problem solving task.
Exactly what I need to hear while I'm struggling with a bit of a health issue and having to make decisions about what I have capacity for and what will need to wait. It's not easy making these decisions because I do tend to feel that it makes me inadequate but I've come to a place where Ive made some choices about what my top priorities are right now and it honestly felt like a weight dropped off my shoulders.
It is so challenging but so liberating when we embrace the reality of our limitations. I’m glad these words helped a bit, if only to remember that you’re not alone in being human. Wishing you rest and recovery. ✨
Thanks Jillian ❤️
Thank you for identifying capacity vs. capability. I find that my capability is severely diminished right now by being put into a "freeze" state every time I encounter the news. . . hardly helpful for my productivity. Thank you for this reminder that it's okay, necessary even, to let some things go as we move through this season.
You’re definitely not alone, Ruth! I’m glad it was helpful for you and hope you can be kind to yourself as you navigate this season. It’s hard to human right now.
Yesterday I found myself skidding to a stop. What I can do is order a part. What I can't do any longer is repeatedly fix the fallen access panel of the stove, continue calling people that are not answering the phone, or be frustrated about the design flaw. It sounds dumb but with stress escalating I simply paid the cost to replace and moved on the next problem solving task.
Oof. Sometimes we do just have to move on, don’t we?