Comments on: Perfectionism – the Destroyer of a Joyful Home

By: sincerelymariedesigns

sincerelymariedesigns — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:29:39 +0000

In reply to Susan Maclean. Aw thank you, Susan! I'm so glad I realized sooner than later. I do not want to be the lady who never moved the furniture. This summer has been such a fun one. Thank you for stopping by and listening. I'm so thankful for a great community of women who encourage. Have a lovely summer!

By: sincerelymariedesigns

sincerelymariedesigns — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:27:21 +0000

In reply to Danielle. Thank you sweet friend. Life is so short and it's not worth fretting over the trivial things. Family is always such a great way to remind us of that. Have a great summer girl!

By: sincerelymariedesigns

sincerelymariedesigns — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:24:46 +0000

In reply to Nancy Davies. Thank you, Nancy! I'm so thankful I have some wonderful readers I can share things with and bounce things off of. I have friends who sound just like you. We all have our struggles, but I love that we also all have our strengths. Procrastination can be a difficult beast to slay. Good luck on your journey. I'm rooting for you!

By: sincerelymariedesigns

sincerelymariedesigns — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:21:24 +0000

In reply to Laurie @ Vinyet Etc. It really had, Laurie. I'm so glad I have such a wonderful community of women to share with. Thank God for husband;s that pull us out of our not so pretty sides and show us there's a different way to life. I myself have one of those fun and spontaneous husbands, so thankful for him.

By: sincerelymariedesigns

sincerelymariedesigns — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:18:11 +0000

In reply to Laura at Duke manor farm. Being a perfectionist with kids is anything but easy. I'm so glad that I really realized what exactly was going on in my heart when I did. I haven't read an intentional life but I've heard some great things about it. I'll have to add it to my summer reading list. Thanks Laura!

By: sincerelymariedesigns

sincerelymariedesigns — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:16:24 +0000

In reply to Jennifer @ Town and Country Living. Thank you, sweet friend! I know how your mom felt. It's so silly when I sit back and think about it but in the moment that perfectionist heart shows it's ugly head. It's been a good summer so far, full of rest and imperfect fun. :)

By: sincerelymariedesigns

sincerelymariedesigns — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:14:51 +0000

In reply to Carole. Carole, thank you for sharing your story with me. I had a feeling that I wasn't alone on this topic. We put so much pressure on ourselves don't we? I'm so sorry you dealt with this same struggle. I'm also very glad to hear your healthy and well. Have a wonderful and fun summer, friend!

By: sincerelymariedesigns

sincerelymariedesigns — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 11:12:55 +0000

In reply to Lanita Anderson. Thank you, Lanita. I suspect us moms and women in general have a lot of the same struggles. I'm so glad I have a wonderful community to share with. Thanks for listening! :)

By: Susan Maclean

Susan Maclean — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 10:23:38 +0000

What a nice post. And how great that you discovered that dust bunnies and the odd spider or two are all part of life. Ditto the next makeover! Life truly is what you make it, as you have discovered. I just lost a good friend – a sudden death of a perfectionist whose furniture always sat in exactly the same place in case you saw the crushed pile marks in the carpet – she never relaxed, she always worried she had not been truly happy for years. Rest, relax, read a book (or three) but most of all, enjoy your family, your vacations, your home. After all, as I was told some years ago, the dust will there after you’ve gone!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 12:30:14 +0000

Such a beautiful post, Amanda. This year I learned just how short life is and how important it is to live in the moment. To be present and allow the house to be messy… I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one who struggles with this. I will check out that book. xx