Turning your sense of failure into success
“I can’t manage everything by myself anymore, I’m completely stressed out! From being responsible for all the meal planning to childcare responsibilities to cleaning the house, there’s no romance, no time for friends, no time to read. Something has to give.”
These were the first words spoken when I sat down with one of my monthly coaching clients. No doubt her words echo loudly in the hearts and minds of many others.
Although we live in some pretty cushy conditions compared to generations before us, it’s arguable that we live unhappier lives than they did. We have access to more material comforts than one could possibly ever fully utilize. We’re surrounded by abundance – from clean drinking water to food to entertainment. We have distractions and stimulants to the point that we shouldn’t even have to leave the comfort of our memory-foam beds.
But is it enough?