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Seems to me its running out

Posted on by Distracted Damsel
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Do you need time?
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I cant seem to get a handle on the way time is flying by. We are at the bottom innings of 2025 and I feel like I am one run behind the winning team. I’m not much of a baseball fan unless I am sitting in the stadium but I hope that metaphor makes enough sense.

I am t-minus 9 days away from my 3rd and last vacation of the year and I am mentally and physically not ready for the much needed break. You see, I have been extra focused on not slowing down business because business is slow. That might sound weird but some companies lay of the gas for the fourth quarter while others double down. I am doubling down on my marketing efforts so that business is still coming in and it springs forward come 2025. Slow times are great for system and strategy building, refocusing etc.

This week, 5 out of 7 days have color consults. I am up from two a week to five. New ads on yelp and facebook, google and even instagram have been gaining momentum. I am only looking at those four socials and I am finding the time it takes even with AI is hard for me. I have list of ideas and minutes to get things up between meetings, school pick ups and parents having surgeries. I need much more time to keep the momentum going with new inspiration and real time talk. Oh yeah and sleep. Its important but Im not getting much lately.

I havent hit all my goals for October, that just ended. Or the ones that I am working towards for end of year. I see Christmas approaching so fast and I cant seem to get past work to enjoy the things that are coming up. At the bare minimum I plan to turn business off for one week of rest and day drinking on a cruise. And then as we get closer to Dec 25th a family cookie night.

If any one has found a way to slow time down, please, please, please let me know. I am doing my best to do one thing at a time and focus on one day at a time. Enjoying the fun times with my nephew and enjoying the quiet times of reflection. But I legit cant wait to see bright blue clear waters and a bahama mamma in my hand. Hope time is working in your favor 🙂

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Curious, Smart and Funny

Posted on by Distracted Damsel
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Describe a family member.
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There’s this cool kid that I know. He’s the best nephew anyone could have and I get to spend three days a week with him. Sometimes those days are long or busy or even obnoxious but I wouldnt trade having him around while he thinks Im the fun Auntie.

Curious

This little dude has me on the ropes all the time. I never know what he is going to ask or want to do on the daily. He is super curious about everything, from owls to food to what I am doing for work. If he is interested in something he asks me to look up images or videos on youtube. This week the topics were Owls and and new ride he wants to go on at the pumpkin patch, the Zipper. He says it isnt for him yet but it will be when he is bigger. 🙂 Always more to learn.

Smart

Although we might not be the smartest of adults, we really try to teach Booger to think thru what he wants to do, how he does his homework, how he treats his friends. This kid isnt a genius mathematician but math is his favorite and hes getting really good at the harder word problems. He can read a room and chime in with our adult conversations, does get him in trouble sometimes but he listens and learns so much. I have watched him think through logically what order he wants to do chores, homework, dinner and bath time- and he gave me reasons for why the order. I forget sometimes that I am talking to a 7 year old because he talks so smart. And reading?! He has met his semester goal in two months and should really be reading at a 3rd or 4th grade level. Makes me proud.

Funny

There is no doubt that Booger has inherited our sense of humor and sarcasm. From the c’mon Bruhs to the dad jokes this kid cracks me up. He has an infectious giggle, the best when he cracks up at his own jokes. He pays around with us and has one liners that just hit right on queue. His little personality is so fun to watch and I really hope he keeps up the quick wit and the come backs.

I have other family around me. My parents, sister/brother in law and extended, all of which I love and enjoy their company. But for right now, seeing this little dude so proud of learning to ride a bike with no training wheels, crush his reading, enjoy being a kid, helping me with the instructions and bake together, well, that’s the fun part of my day. Hope you have a kid to watch, yours or a niece or nephew. We all need that kid life in big or little doses.

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Self-care Reflections: What are yours??

Posted on by Distracted Damsel
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What details of your life could you pay more attention to?
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If you are anything like me, life seems to go non stop. From working three jobs, helping aging parents, helping with a nephew and trying to have some down time on vacations, there is never really a quiet moment. Schedules area always packed and things come up and we know we cant forget about cooking and eating dinner.

I have noticed lately that I have not been giving myself the same self care that I have had in the past. It sounds superficial but I have not been going for my haircuts or my pedicures. On a more physical level I have also not made it a priority to get my gym time in. Some days I hate the gym but I still feel accomplished when I drag myself there. lol

Being tired means alot of the little things just dont get done. The motivation or energy just isnt there. I have realized the list of things to do in a day isnt going to get smaller so instead I am just going to add a few more to this month to see if I can regain a bit of sanity. Laugh if you want but I dare you to make your own self care list. Here are my 5 things and reasons that I am making them priority.

  1. Lipstick and Mascara every day. – I am going to pick a few different colors that make me feel pretty and boss like. I dont have time in the mornings with getting ready for school to do a full routine. These two take less that 3 minutes and I will feel more ready for the day in my professional world.
  2. New Sheets. – Silly to buy something I already have but even your bed routine can get tired. We are coming into fall and I want to feel snuggly and comfy when I hit the pillow.
  3. One mid month Spa day.- yes one day can be spared to do a little self maintenance. Hair cut, facial, mani/pedi. Its a day to relax and you feel brand new to face the challenges.
  4. Two dinners with friends- With how busy I am lately, I only have had time with my nephew and close family. Not that there is anything wrong with that. But I dont get to just be me, to hear about life outside of my world, to laugh with others. It could be work friends, business minded friends or just my girl friends that I dont get hang with as we have crazy schedules.
  5. Flavored water- ok so maybe not a must have. I had some testing done recently and 2 of the issues with my bloodwork were b12 deficiency and dehydration. So I have been trying to water myself 🙂 I only like water with ice and it does nothing to quench the soda craving. So I am going to “splurge” on flavor packets. They can be refreshing.

I would love to hear what small things you would do through out the month to treat yourself better. not always just a splurge but something small that makes you happy or feel better. Leave your comments and thoughts here and maybe someone else will do something similar. Pay attention to the daily details that support you 🙂

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Seeing Joy in Others

Posted on by Distracted Damsel
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In what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled?
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That may sound a bit weird but I believe that hard work is not only for ourselves to feel proud but also to aid and bring comfort to others. I have had my fair share of moments of accomplishment. When I have felt like queen of the mountain for completing a goal or doing something in business that I have never done before.

But I have also been with friends and family or customers that have been struggling personally or professionally and I have been able to work with them and achieve much more. I work hard for myself because I am driven and I want to be successful. However, I have always found more joy when I have eased the stress or answered a need for another.

For example, I am in the field everyday. I find clients and customers that struggle with selecting colors, flooring, finishing up projects that never seem to end. It can be overwhelming for them not knowing where to start or what the “right thing” is to do. I get the opportunity to work thru the process for them, shining light on the choices that matter first and work out the little details that they cant focus on.

Recently, two ladies came into the flooring store I work at part time. They said they had been in so many stores, talked to so many people but they still hadnt made any decisions. When I hear that, I have to help. It took us about 2 hours but I lead them through the process, pulling samples, talking trends and tips, talking colors and making final selections. They were so happy by the time we were done talking that I even got a hug because according to her “i had solved all of their headaches”.

Coming full circle today the ladies came back in the store for the next project. They were so excited to tell me about how the install was coming and that they were starting the next project. They said they would only work with me because I had done such a “fantastic job the first time”. Sounds like I am tooting my own horn a little bit. And in a way I kind of am. But seeing those ladies smile and getting another hug, and more words of praise is fulfillment to me.

I worked hard to give them my knowledge and my expertise which I have gained over the years. I worked hard to pull the selections and explain why they were the best materials and colors for their dream bathroom. I take pride in knowing that I did my best but the best part is knowing how happy my efforts made others. I am fulfilled if I am fulling 🙂