Oh I totally get it. This is such a common problem. And honestly? Anyone complaining about the largely free content that comes to them? Should really examine their privilege. You’re doing great. Have a good weekend!!
What I am hearing is that you are a full time mom/wife/etc. and have a full time job. just like the rest of us. And a million other things taking your time. I think if anyone should get that, it is the following you created because we are all right there with you.
Forgive yourself, girlfriend. We’ve all been there. Life happens and I love that you care enough to get things right in your posts. Enjoy your weekend. Whenever you publish, we will read it! No worries!
Over the last few years, I've become so good at UNDER promising, but over delivering. I set my clients' expectations of me really, really low and then when I produce whatever they needed/wanted in a much quicker timeframe (usually with my email of "I was able to rearrange some things to squeeze this project in"), they think they're special and important.
I'm not saying they aren't special and important, because I couldn't be in business for myself with out them... But some of them are catching on. One of my client's asked for a report last night at, like, 8:00pm. He fully expected me to do it this morning; it was easy, so I did it last night. His response was that I spoil him.
I guess I don't promise to do so, but I strive to.
This post should be titled “A Day in The Life of a Working Parent”. Life takes over for me all the time. I’m constantly having to pivot because of something kid or work or life related that I didn’t expect. And when I talk to friends, they say the same. So don’t stress.
Ilana I love you and your commitment to quality. And my gosh I can relate on overcommitting. I’m currently in over my head. And instead of tackling the mountain I’ve created I just keep napping haha. Take your time. Create your wonderful stories with all the care you need. And, if I may, let go of what you think we’re expecting from you
You're not alone! I think its a working mom thing, or a perfectionist thing, but I do this too. Your writing resonates with me so much, this included. The bat mitzvah post will be appreciated whenever it comes out. Also, my kid is 15 and I still have not made a photo book from their bar mitzvah, so you have me beat ;)
Hang in there. The me that thinks I can accomplish all the things TODAY and the me that has to live today, are two different people. I look forward to all the posts once you are able to get to them I hope Mazzy feels better soon!
Again, I am late to the party and posting a comment from a post that is four months old. I am posting now because I am just seeing this. Why am I just seeing this, because my life is like yours in that I am spending my time working, home responsibilities, and my daughter. Significantly more time on my daughter now that she needs to be taken places ALL. THE. TIME. I am sure you have seen the studies showing that us "modern" moms spend significantly more time with our children than the 1950's stay-at-home moms did. We live in rural Northern Michigan (I'm holding up my palm and showing you where I live) and I have chose to have my child attend a school that is a 45 minute commute one way, without traffic! Plus sports, and clubs, and friend time, and skiing, and on and on. Oh did I mention I decided now would be a great time to get my master's degree too. I can understand your need to explain but I just wanted to give you some grace and let you know that the main reason I follow you has been that you are real. Our lives are very different, but also the same. Being a mom is hard, no matter who you are, or where you live. I think the more we share with each other, the easier it is. I know that since I started following you, I stopped following the "fake mom" content. We all know what it is, we don't need to get into it. Since that time, I have doubted myself less, I have stopped the obsessive comparing, and I have not bought any products that weren't actually really used or at least for the most part, recommended by a real person that would use them. Honestly, without your content, I think I would still be in a shame spiral. You came along at a time in my life that I needed something different, something fresh, and something honest. So to make a super long story short, it took me four months to read this post, I will never stop following because you said you would post something and didn't. Keep being you, because at the end of the day, you are helping us.
Oh I totally get it. This is such a common problem. And honestly? Anyone complaining about the largely free content that comes to them? Should really examine their privilege. You’re doing great. Have a good weekend!!
What I am hearing is that you are a full time mom/wife/etc. and have a full time job. just like the rest of us. And a million other things taking your time. I think if anyone should get that, it is the following you created because we are all right there with you.
I do the same - never with bad intent, I just always think I have more hours in the day than I actually do.
Forgive yourself, girlfriend. We’ve all been there. Life happens and I love that you care enough to get things right in your posts. Enjoy your weekend. Whenever you publish, we will read it! No worries!
Over the last few years, I've become so good at UNDER promising, but over delivering. I set my clients' expectations of me really, really low and then when I produce whatever they needed/wanted in a much quicker timeframe (usually with my email of "I was able to rearrange some things to squeeze this project in"), they think they're special and important.
I'm not saying they aren't special and important, because I couldn't be in business for myself with out them... But some of them are catching on. One of my client's asked for a report last night at, like, 8:00pm. He fully expected me to do it this morning; it was easy, so I did it last night. His response was that I spoil him.
I guess I don't promise to do so, but I strive to.
I can relate to this so much! Thanks for sharing this - it's good to know we're all human! <3
This post should be titled “A Day in The Life of a Working Parent”. Life takes over for me all the time. I’m constantly having to pivot because of something kid or work or life related that I didn’t expect. And when I talk to friends, they say the same. So don’t stress.
Ilana I love you and your commitment to quality. And my gosh I can relate on overcommitting. I’m currently in over my head. And instead of tackling the mountain I’ve created I just keep napping haha. Take your time. Create your wonderful stories with all the care you need. And, if I may, let go of what you think we’re expecting from you
You're not alone! I think its a working mom thing, or a perfectionist thing, but I do this too. Your writing resonates with me so much, this included. The bat mitzvah post will be appreciated whenever it comes out. Also, my kid is 15 and I still have not made a photo book from their bar mitzvah, so you have me beat ;)
I rather like your content my than I crave consistency. All good! Have a great weekend and hope Mazzy feels better 💖
Hope you have an awesome weekend - it'll all be there on Monday. Enjoy your family and get Mazzy back to feeling better!
Hang in there. The me that thinks I can accomplish all the things TODAY and the me that has to live today, are two different people. I look forward to all the posts once you are able to get to them I hope Mazzy feels better soon!
I just hope you didn't spend too much time choosing the selfie to illustrate this post. That would also defeat the purpose!
It’s all good. Have a great weekend, Ilana.
Again, I am late to the party and posting a comment from a post that is four months old. I am posting now because I am just seeing this. Why am I just seeing this, because my life is like yours in that I am spending my time working, home responsibilities, and my daughter. Significantly more time on my daughter now that she needs to be taken places ALL. THE. TIME. I am sure you have seen the studies showing that us "modern" moms spend significantly more time with our children than the 1950's stay-at-home moms did. We live in rural Northern Michigan (I'm holding up my palm and showing you where I live) and I have chose to have my child attend a school that is a 45 minute commute one way, without traffic! Plus sports, and clubs, and friend time, and skiing, and on and on. Oh did I mention I decided now would be a great time to get my master's degree too. I can understand your need to explain but I just wanted to give you some grace and let you know that the main reason I follow you has been that you are real. Our lives are very different, but also the same. Being a mom is hard, no matter who you are, or where you live. I think the more we share with each other, the easier it is. I know that since I started following you, I stopped following the "fake mom" content. We all know what it is, we don't need to get into it. Since that time, I have doubted myself less, I have stopped the obsessive comparing, and I have not bought any products that weren't actually really used or at least for the most part, recommended by a real person that would use them. Honestly, without your content, I think I would still be in a shame spiral. You came along at a time in my life that I needed something different, something fresh, and something honest. So to make a super long story short, it took me four months to read this post, I will never stop following because you said you would post something and didn't. Keep being you, because at the end of the day, you are helping us.
There is always tomorrow.....