When have family obligations become more of a priority in your life compared to your job?  Has it been a short-term situation or a long-term situation?   

Irene Marshall_Tip Call Out -give yourself some grace

My husband is 77 and recently had a heart attack. Calling 911 because he was having trouble breathing instantly shifted what was important to me. Two weeks in the hospital and a couple of other trips to the ER have made it clear that this is not a one-time situation. 

I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GIVE MYSELF GRACE SO I CAN SLOW DOWN AND PROPERLY TAKE CARE OF CURTIS.      

I’M GIVING MYSELF GRACE AND PERMISSION to focus on him without closing my business as a resume writer and a coach. THIS IS THE FOUNDATION OF WHAT I NEED TO DO. I need to be realistic and accept that I can’t do everything.  

I SIMPLIFIED MY CALENDAR by removing non-essential events such as book club meetings.    

Also, I HAVE BEEN ASKING FRIENDS and FAMILY for help. People always say “Let me know if I can do anything.”  I am taking them up on that offer. My sister-in-law came from out of town for a week. She did things such as grocery shopping and taking the dog to the veterinarian. It was wonderful. 

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