bodyBlog – for Every Body…Every Day!

Well, I’ve decided to take a break…two weeks of R & R, and re-energizing for what I hope to be a very busy fall.  So…why do I have anxiety?  is it because the bills won’t stop coming in?  I feel guilty not being at my shop although I check my emails and send out online orders regularly.  Am I becoming a workaholic?  Becoming an entrepreneur is supposed to give me freedom and joy…which it does, but I have this guilt…is it my European/Canadian upbringing…work, work and more work!  I must say that aromatherapy does the trick for me!  Thank Goodness, I’ve chosen this path because I can calm myself down with a few deep inhales of beautiful essential oils.  I can’t imagine starting a business doing anything else!  How does one cope with the stress?  All in all, I can’t complain, it’s been just over a year since I opened shop and I’ve met some great people and have become involved in some fantastic groups.  I’m now starting my second week of vacation by visiting my parents, who will ask me how much money I’m making,  how busy I am , telling me I’ve made a mistake by investing so much into my business,  wouldn’t it be better if I just went back to work in hospital and get a regular paycheck etc.  No wonder I can’t relax!  Just the thought of the visit stresses me out!  I’ve  been off a week and haven’t done any of the things I thought I’d do.  This week I’m going to clean all of the windows in my house!… this is my vacation!… next year….I hope to remove my presence from the GTA …now that would be a real vacation!