Support is a 2-Way Street

My support team through it all My Support group This family!! I have been so blessed by each one of them! The people you surround yourself with is a very important component to your success, I’d say it’s number 2 just behind your ATTITTUDE and MINDSET. Surround yourself with people who know you, can support you physically and emotionally, and know when to give and when to step back. Communicate with them, let them know exactly what you need so help is relevant and helpful. Likewise, if you are someone’s support person, make sure you listen and hear what they need. Sometimes you’ll see struggles, but they need to have that to become stronger. It’s ok to have to fight to make change happen, just know when the fight becomes too hard or the battle is being lost, that you step in before defeat is felt. This podcast I am dedicating to those 3 amazing people you see in the photo above, my husband and best friend for 32 years-Erik, and my two sons-Colby and Peyton. Without them by my side I don’t think I would’ve gotten this far. Between making meals, going to PT sessions with me, picking up the house and doing laundry, to motivating me (without even knowing it) to be better, to heal, and to get back on my feet at all costs was a priceless gift these past 8 years. But I’m a lucky one, my support came from within my home, I had access to it everyday, all day. Some people aren’t so lucky. Do you know someone in your neighborhood, or in your friend circle who is living life alone and in need of support? A lot of times they won’t ask for help, you just have to take the first step and go talk to them. Bring them a coffee, bake cookies or bread, maybe run to the store and bring them something cheerful like a bouquet of flowers. These steps will open doors to allowing them to ask for help. I promise you, that filling someone’s bucket will also fill yours, two-fold! Today, there are 2 separate call to actions: If you have been GETTING SUPPORT from someone as you heal or get through whatever it is that you’ve been dealing with, here’s what I have for you today: **Say thank you! Let them know you see them and appreciate those who have been helping you. Send them a quick note, email, or phone call. Maybe send them flowers or better yet, take them flowers, if you’re able to do so. These small gestures will make them feel amazing and loved and seen for all they’ve done for you and “fill their bucket”. A simple Thank You goes a long ways. If you have been SUPPORTING someone: **Take time for yourself! Yep, you heard me right, stop helping for a little while and escape! If you like to read go spend quality “you” time reading a magazine or a book you’ve been wanting to read, dedicate a little time everyday to rest and recharge yourself. You’ll be a better caretaker if you do. If you like to get out and grab a coffee with a friend, go do it! If you can, go get a massage, a facial, or get your nails done. If you feel recharged and beautiful you’ll be a better person and ready for anything thrown your way. But you need “YOU” time, without a doubt. Don’t feel guilty. Don’t ignore your own wants and needs. If you are in a really needy situation with the person who you are helping, then you need to be at your best, and you can’t be at your best if you get burnt out. Please check in with me, tell me how your Call to Action is going this week and what you did for the person helping you, or for yourself if you are a helper. And as always, until next time: Be Healthy, Be Happy, Be YOU! Much Love, Angie Me and my guy doing what we love. Grateful to be here after the journey I’ve been on. Couldn’t have done it without him. A little R & R for the one who has helped me through all this “stuff”.