More than usual this week I am reminded of the distractions we have in life. In the several sessions I have had with clients this week it seems their loved ones are keeping them from moving forward. Sometimes family and friends simply suck us dry of any energy. They may have an addiction that becomes toxic to the entire family or are disabled or sick. Because their loved ones are in such a bad place, their worlds end up completely turned upside down. As a result, organizing and maintaining their homes is put on the back burner.

For many of us the complications in the lives of our loved ones can effect us many different ways. For my clients, they tend to forget about themselves and their needs. They are completely drained and depleted of any energy. So the house begins to fall apart. I can relate with this first hand. I have a father who depletes me completely of any energy. His drama drives my anxiety level to go up, my mind focuses on things other than what’s important and I begin to lose myself.

I think this is why I am in this business. I see it as my job to remind others that taking care of YOU is the HIGHEST PRIORITY. The problems that your loved ones have are not YOUR problems. It’s difficult and it breaks your heart sometimes to put your needs before others. But the fact of the matter is, you are no good to others if you are depleted of energy and happiness. Your involvement in their drama becomes counterproductive. Your home is a mess, your unhappy, you have no time to enjoy life. So do yourself and your loved ones a favor, focus on YOU.....just for today.