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By: Will

Will — Sat, 03 May 2008 14:09:39 +0000

Hey, I just did this yesterday, when I called in sick to work, and the day before that when I didnt go to school. Im a strong believer in the “you dont have to” philosophy :D

By: katelyn

katelyn — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:26:22 +0000

Toooootalllllly relate to this one! I just quit my job (last day was yesterday!!) because the stress was super overwhelming and I wasn’t being my positive, upbeat self. When I handed my boss the letter of resignation, I just about cried with releif! It feels SO good to be moving on to more positive prospects and out of that job where I felt so restricted.

I used to get so stressed about things but I’d keep at them because “I had to”. Now, if somethin stresses me, whether its the housework or a craft project, I just set it down and go to the TV or a good book to relax. I don’t HAVE to get stressed about that stuff!!

Thanks for the post, this was a great one!

katelyns last blog post..Gotta Have a Sheltie!

By: Marcia

Marcia — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:11:07 +0000

Chelle, I took that approach when our son and then our niece were younger. I already worked full time, had at least one interest of my own. I have never regretted 95% of the things I didn’t do so I could spend time with them, but I do regret that 5% – I went to the other extreme, but if I had the choice again, I would rather err that way than the other — and he did not pick up my bad habits! Whew.

Marcias last blog post..And so, the pot was sweetened!

By: sogeshirts

sogeshirts — Fri, 02 May 2008 21:36:13 +0000

I didn't have to but I'm going to comment on this post. Nice post Chelle I have been taking this approach more and more lately when I don't feel like stressing myself out. Only the important things have to get done. The minor things eh no worries. sogeshirtss last blog post..David Blaine: Brainless Houdini

By: Damien Riley

Damien Riley — Fri, 02 May 2008 21:26:26 +0000

timethief: make sure it’s away from that Blair Witch Project thingie LOL. Thanks for the comment timethief.

chelle: Sounds like some people around here “got it.” Thanks so much for your guest post.

By: timethief

timethief — Fri, 02 May 2008 18:27:09 +0000

My cupboard is stacked with dirty dishes (rinsed but not yet washed). My bed is laden with a couple of piles of laundry that need folding and putting away. The carpeting could use vacuuming. So, am I stressing out?

The work will wait until I choose to do it. I have to keep reminding myself that I’m in charge of my life. Life is too short to waste it on drudgery. I need a “girl fix” so I’m taking Chelle’s advice. My friend and I are going on a walk and talk in the woods. :)

timethiefs last blog post..How to get on the Woopra bandwagon

By: chelle

chelle — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:23:11 +0000

Here’s a to-do list we can follow for the weekend:

1. Leave the dishes in the sink.
2. Play Frisbee
3. Eat ice cream and twizzlers for dinner.

Thank you Damien for letting me take over for the day!

chelles last blog post..Kiss it and Make it All Better…