That being said, it has become abundantly clear to me over the past few months that my priorities are plain and simple: my husband, my BEST friends, and my family. That's it. Before, I think I was trying to fill my life with things just because I had extra time available. I wasn't taking advantage of the time with the things and people that mattered most in my life, so, I filled it with things/activities/commitments that I thought would give me pleasure and satisfaction. And, for a while, those things did.
Now that my outlook and season of life has changed a bit, I find myself being overwhelmed by all of the "other" stuff that used to matter to me that now just seems excessive and unimportant in comparison to those key priorities that I am now cherishing more than ever.
The two key things that I'm wrestling with right now: Stella & Dot and Junior League.
I joined on with Stella & Dot as a Stylist last October. I love the company and the vision that they provide for women to own successful businesses. But, I've come to realize it just isn't a good fit for me. I love the jewelry, I love the inspiration of the company and the women involved, and I loved the time with my friends that it allowed. However, I no longer have time to commit to it, and I have decided to move on.
Next up, Junior League. I joined the League last year in hopes of getting involved in volunteer opportunities around Atlanta. So far, it has been nothing but fulfilling one requirement to the next. I don't feel that I've gotten that much out of it, and it really has seemed to become more of a time waste than anything for me. The drive of the girls that I have been around has not been matched by my own desire to help and serve, and I'm just not sure its the best fit for me. After this year, I'm considering going inactive and getting more involved in my church volunteer opportunities. I know I can make a difference in a big way through that venue.
Has anyone else experienced a crossroads or turning point such as this? Honestly, I'm pretty at peace with it. And, I'm pretty sure one of my goals for 2012 has to be keeping myself from overcommitting to things that are not a priority.
I've been at/am currently at each of those decisions as well. I decided to stop selling Stella & Dot at the beginning of this year, because the time that I was putting into it wasn't worth the amount of money that I was getting out of it in the end (it becomes very real at tax time I found). I sometimes regret my decision, because I really do think that the company is going places quickly...but in the end I think it was the best decision for me.
ReplyDeleteAs far as JL, I'm also in the position where I'm getting frustrated by all that is asked of me not related to actually volunteering. I feel that it is really just like being in a sorority. Yes, volunteerism is a main focus, but I don't think it's the only one. And I've found that if you look on the website and the calendar you can actually find more volunteer opportunities to sign up for that they may or may not be promoting heavily. Where is your JL located? Is it in Buckhead? I feel like it might depend on the location of the JL as far as what the main focus is...