tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8096536314890902830.post3330765231211771803..comments2023-09-07T09:11:37.921-05:00Comments on Fianna, Fianna, Fianna: My LieFiannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10904414447186532083noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8096536314890902830.post-61141077970446697262007-08-21T09:38:00.000-05:002007-08-21T09:38:00.000-05:00Yep, been there and told that lie, I no longer do ...Yep, been there and told that lie, I no longer do though. I tell myself, "Self, you know you can't get it all done so what can you do?" Then a set a smaller goal and am extremely happy with myself if I go above that goal. Otherwise it's too depressing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13219366045767828564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8096536314890902830.post-7359497585668513402007-08-21T08:33:00.000-05:002007-08-21T08:33:00.000-05:00The 'no' word... why is it so damn hard to say? I...The 'no' word... why is it so damn hard to say? I can totally relate. For me, I can't say no because I care too much what other people think and I also try to control everything. So, I'm learning to surrender to life a little more, to let go and to be true to myself. It takes practice I guess. But it feels so good to know that we're not alone in the superwoman boat ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8096536314890902830.post-25408216452208348512007-08-20T18:22:00.000-05:002007-08-20T18:22:00.000-05:00I've learned to say no every once in a blue moon b...I've learned to say no every once in a blue moon but can't seem to do so as often as I wish. Why do we do this? <BR/><BR/>I hope you feel better and less down in the dumps soon. Hugs to you!Sauntering Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828034063817184110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8096536314890902830.post-6712629892743888452007-08-20T14:54:00.000-05:002007-08-20T14:54:00.000-05:00I think we all feel like this sometimes - and the...I think we all feel like this sometimes - and the worst of it is - when my laundry basket does get too full and the kitchen is a complete mess, I feel guilty - like I'm not doing my "job" -<BR/><BR/>So, I am a liar - to myself daily. (crap)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8096536314890902830.post-15845455362300974922007-08-20T14:02:00.000-05:002007-08-20T14:02:00.000-05:00Wow, a great Fun Monday post. I think too many of ...Wow, a great Fun Monday post. I think too many of us are guilty of think we can do it all. It can only pile up so much for me before I break down in tears and ask for help, yet I always feel guilty after I ask.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8096536314890902830.post-38124652145809098912007-08-20T11:56:00.000-05:002007-08-20T11:56:00.000-05:00Wow, I just don't know what to say, other than I a...Wow, I just don't know what to say, other than I am totally there some days.Amy Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16889460762363255735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8096536314890902830.post-59662616335334165202007-08-20T11:40:00.000-05:002007-08-20T11:40:00.000-05:00Don't be hard on yourself. It's not a question of ...Don't be hard on yourself. It's not a question of lying exactly because I think we often realise we are doing it. We are made to feel we have to be super women but how many men do you know who can multi task half as well as a woman- I know there's not one in this house!!ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958330170295676200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8096536314890902830.post-58222084986667161712007-08-20T11:06:00.000-05:002007-08-20T11:06:00.000-05:00I started saying 'no' and found the earth didn't t...I started saying 'no' and found the earth didn't tilt and come crashing down. It was the best thing for my health and for my family but it sure isn't easy. I think women have a 'guilt' gene built right into them and it's a tough little sucker to deal with sometimes. Big hugs to you, it's not easy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8096536314890902830.post-76964755973214607282007-08-20T10:38:00.000-05:002007-08-20T10:38:00.000-05:00Your post is so profound. The most important part ...Your post is so profound. The most important part is the very last statement. If we stop lying to ourselves, the world or at least our own world would be a better place. I proclaim this <I>Fianna Day,</I> and you should rest and enjoy your Monday and Tuesday and so on.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06588693337401747260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8096536314890902830.post-24650928000650276982007-08-20T09:24:00.000-05:002007-08-20T09:24:00.000-05:00I can SO relate to this. I do it all the time, an...I can SO relate to this. I do it all the time, and then I hate myself for doing it. Learning to say "no" is tough - admitting that I am NOT Superwoman.Tiggerlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12084094580971149293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8096536314890902830.post-47123698429819323112007-08-20T05:50:00.000-05:002007-08-20T05:50:00.000-05:00Oooooooo, kinda like a "Stepford Wife"....I learne...Oooooooo, kinda like a "Stepford Wife"....I learned a long time ago to say "NO" to a lot. And ya know something? Life still goes on, and the world did NOT come to a screeching halt because of that little two lettered word...no.<BR/><BR/>This is truly a very deep post on white lies, and an eye-opener. A great Fun Monday entry, tho true, again --it'll open some eyes for those 'wives' like in the movie.Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8096536314890902830.post-7412827427258176382007-08-20T05:12:00.000-05:002007-08-20T05:12:00.000-05:00I can really relate to your post. I say yes all th...I can really relate to your post. I say yes all the time. Sometimes it's not even saying yes, it's just taking things on and letting people think you can cope... Chin up, sweetie. There's lots of us can at least understand how you feel - that won't make it better, it might however make you feel understood.theotherbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12592106243268321644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8096536314890902830.post-86909215978572752007-08-20T04:46:00.000-05:002007-08-20T04:46:00.000-05:00When I moved to Ireland I said yes to everything a...When I moved to Ireland I said yes to everything as I was desperate to fit in and make friends. Eventually I made myself ill and had to slow down. I still say yes a lot but have learnt to say no (usually followed by appologies and explanations). Also by saying let me think about it makes it easier to compose a nice no.Beccyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00911316644797253921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8096536314890902830.post-9291698131068511482007-08-20T01:47:00.000-05:002007-08-20T01:47:00.000-05:00Oh, thank God for your post! I think as women we q...Oh, thank God for your post! I think as women we quite often feel like that. It sucks and yes, we definitely need to learn to say no.Emma in Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058142553612290594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8096536314890902830.post-81557169371740561902007-08-20T00:05:00.000-05:002007-08-20T00:05:00.000-05:00Awww...sweetie!! That is kinda sad. I wish I could...Awww...sweetie!! That is kinda sad. I wish I could pull you out of this rut you are in! This is a lie I bet LOADS of us are guilty of. I know I am. Knowing is half the battle! I love you! xoxoxoxoKaytabughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11823989062127968170noreply@blogger.com