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To an outsider, this probably just looks like a relaxed, easy going catch up - which it was in many ways - but there were also a lot of anxieties and things going on behind the scenes. . . Organising interviews or things I’m passionate about while also looking after a 10 month old baby can be pretty stressful. “Can I get away with taking him with me? Will he scream the whole time? Is this going to get in the way of his nap? Will changing things up ruin his routine? Should I ask someone to help me, or should I just do it all myself?” . . I have to admit, I struggle at times to ask for help when I need it. I like to try and do everything myself, and I worry a lot about putting others out. This makes for a lot of - often unnecessary- anxiety and stress. . . I think lots of us do this, and often, all we need to do is ask for help. And then @nicgibson_ said something to me today about the power of letting those who love us, be there for us...about accepting that those who love us want to help and be part of our journeys. . . I had felt bad about asking my mother in law to babysit while I did an interview today, but she was happy to help, and it took so much pressure off me (especially after a gigantic weekend flying solo to Darwin and back with my baby for the first time, and little sleep last night). . . Being a parent is so rewarding but it also means you can’t always do everything you want, when you want. Accepting - and asking for - help when you need it is natural, and we need to learn how to do it more. We aren’t made to live life alone and do everything on our own. Life is about connecting and helping others... including ourselves; and even I need to be reminded of that at times. . . Thanks to the gracious Nance Haxton and my fellow author/reasons to live contributor Nicole Gibson, for coming to me so that we could do this amazing podcast together. Can’t wait to share once it’s up!
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