Self Care – Being Selfish – Helping Others

I had a conversation the other day with three generations of women.  Kara who is twenty, said she was worried about her mother who was stressing about her grandmother and grandfather.  The grandfather is an alcoholic and in his old age has become an angry drunk.  The grandmother is the good southern wife staying with her man, through the good and bad.  She is scared though, and  the daughter, her husband and three children are also scared for her. As are her two sisters and their families.  So much time an energy is spent on this…

We all have obligations in the role that we are in as spouse, child, parent, friend, etc. Being “the good person” we support our family member in need. The support from abuse of drugs and alcohol, fiscal responsibilities, and poor health. The choices of one individual affect so many, as in this case – about 12. However, some of the time our help doesn’t help, and we end up hurting ourselves.

So if you still presume to think that taking care of  yourself is a selfish thought,  you can look at it as helping your family,  so that they won’t have to take care of you.

Just a thought…

Love, Goldi

www.GoldilocksBlog.com

Having a perfect life in a perfect world…

Loving Statements

I love you.

I think your great.

I believe in you.

I respect you.

I trust you.

Say these statements to your family; mother, father, sister, brother, husband, wife, sons and daughters. Say them to your friends, or anyone that you care about. But, most importantly – don’t forget – say them to yourself! It will make a difference!

Just a thought…

Love, Goldi

www.GoldilocksBlog.com

Having the perfect life in a perfect world…

Valentine’s Day and/or Single’s Awareness Day

Valentine’s Day is the day that makes Singles acutely aware of their single status. If you are in a fabulous romantic relationship “good for you”!  I think that is what we usually equate Valentine’s Day to – romanic relationships.  But, what about our friends, our children, our parents, or anyone who brings joy and love into our lives? Shouldn’t that love be celebrated!  I would love to change Valentine”s Day into a day of bringing people together that you love, as a couple or as an individual.  Kind of a thanksgiving of love.  But for today-If you are single, gather your friends, throw a party and celebrate life.  I guarantee that there will be others wishing they were at your party instead. It’s all in how you look at it…

Just a thought…

Love, Goldi

www.GoldilocksBlog.com

Having the perfect life in a perfect world…