tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post4412156912979486520..comments2024-03-28T08:54:28.654+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: TURNING OFF THE NEED TO MICRO-MANAGELeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-79785254520196943632017-07-15T04:23:24.254+08:002017-07-15T04:23:24.254+08:00I'm definitely one of those that tries to micr...I'm definitely one of those that tries to micromanage every area of my life. I realize it's not healthy to worry so much about every little detail, but sometimes it's hard not to. Thanks for the reminder to let things go, at least occasionally. :)Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00415510811585368037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-424946078289714722017-07-13T03:49:12.082+08:002017-07-13T03:49:12.082+08:00Learning to let go with children especially is not...Learning to let go with children especially is not easy Leanne but that is part of life. I must admit to being a micro-manager but agree with all of your points. Such a burden is lifted when we relax and let go. Thanks for sharing at #overthemoon this week. I've shared on social media. Have a great week and see you at the next OTM.Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418770845484399102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-37755928625555413272017-07-09T00:11:58.583+08:002017-07-09T00:11:58.583+08:00Man I used to micro manage everything, and achieve...Man I used to micro manage everything, and achieve very little. And get super frustrated. Glad you raised the subject and shared at the Pit stop! :) <br />Pit Stop CrewJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686463072669414907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-1282821523877351792017-07-08T18:10:11.697+08:002017-07-08T18:10:11.697+08:00I'm with you on singing "Let It Go" ...I'm with you on singing "Let It Go" Leanne - I smile every time I hear that song because of the application to all of us who hang on too tight.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-25987002324415011842017-07-08T18:09:10.615+08:002017-07-08T18:09:10.615+08:00I think that word "balance" is the key J...I think that word "balance" is the key Janet - there are those of us who have to finesse every little detail, and those who don't take responsibility for anything and then moan at the consequences. We all need to get the balance right if we want to be happy and living lives that enrich us.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-83244273143659541772017-07-08T18:07:39.744+08:002017-07-08T18:07:39.744+08:00Hi Min - I know exactly what you mean about burnin...Hi Min - I know exactly what you mean about burning yourself out with perfectionism and the need to control - I've done it a couple of times (and I'm doing it a bit atm) I never seem to get this completely right - I'm a work in progress! And definitely tell your friend about the piercing and get them to check out the FB group.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-36215383814122314982017-07-08T13:00:22.196+08:002017-07-08T13:00:22.196+08:00Good luck with that! I've started to simplify ...Good luck with that! I've started to simplify in some areas. Then I get bored and pick up more things again. But for the most part, I'm trying to sing "let it go" from the roof tops. #teamlovinlifeLeanne @ Deep Fried Fruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00886017636780724635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-46140930453237669772017-07-07T16:39:39.819+08:002017-07-07T16:39:39.819+08:00This reminds me a bit of one of my favourite quote...This reminds me a bit of one of my favourite quotes ... a bit different in that I'm not so much a micro manager, more of a let things happen person which is not always a good thing as you will see: “It’s up to us as individuals to take control and responsibility for the types of lives that we want to lead. If you don’t design your life, then someone else may just design it for you, and you may not like their idea of balance.”<br />— Nigel Marsh<br />Janet Camillerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14040750107420193756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-41771359158646511512017-07-07T15:43:09.992+08:002017-07-07T15:43:09.992+08:00The oldest child syndrome has a lot to answer for ...The oldest child syndrome has a lot to answer for Jo - all that responsibility we feel for everything is very wearing. I look at middle children (and youngest children) and they seem to be more relaxed about life in general. I'm planning on taking a leaf out of their books and letting life take care of itself more often.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-44741954046185597332017-07-07T15:41:53.422+08:002017-07-07T15:41:53.422+08:00I know what you mean - we drain ourselves dry tryi...I know what you mean - we drain ourselves dry trying to have every contingency taken care of and it really isn't necessary. Sometimes we do ourselves more of a favour by relaxing and going with the flow.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-88048036568722458322017-07-07T15:40:52.798+08:002017-07-07T15:40:52.798+08:00I would have said that it was part of my personali...I would have said that it was part of my personality to want everything perfect and under control Kathy, but I'm learning that you can change if you really want to - and part of me is just tired of the stress and pressure that I put on myself (and others) so I'm trying to learn that I don't need to be responsible for everyone and everything.<br />Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-58296502449292770182017-07-07T15:39:07.315+08:002017-07-07T15:39:07.315+08:00Simplify should be the word of the year for all of...Simplify should be the word of the year for all of us Sue - so often we take on more than we need to because we feel the need to be responsible - it's time to step back and let others share the load.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-89329086283426050642017-07-07T15:38:15.081+08:002017-07-07T15:38:15.081+08:00There should be a control freak club that we could...There should be a control freak club that we could all become members of Deb - it's so ingrained in me and such a hard thing to fight - but worth it in the end.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-56179991306030375462017-07-07T06:46:55.068+08:002017-07-07T06:46:55.068+08:00I sometimes feel the weight of responsibility like...I sometimes feel the weight of responsibility like it's a backpack that I keep putting on even though I know it weighs me down. Yes, it's an oldest child thing to be the responsible one, but it's my choice to continue to do it. Controlling the uncontrollable - I wish I knew how to just let it be, let it go. Yes, it's easier said than done. Great post. #TeamLovinLifeJo Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096756433952821037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-43148695275623401362017-07-06T17:16:16.836+08:002017-07-06T17:16:16.836+08:00Awesome post! I can really relate to this post and...Awesome post! I can really relate to this post and I know exactly how you feel! We all need to take some time to just relax and re-energize ourselves. Afterall, you can't pour from an empty cup!<br /><br /><a href="http://tropicalcolours.blogspot.com.au" rel="nofollow">Tropical Colours</a>Tropical Colourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06201781045250610041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-86943149912686737402017-07-06T15:20:04.838+08:002017-07-06T15:20:04.838+08:00We all have a certain makeup and I think it's ...We all have a certain makeup and I think it's very difficult to change when we're just made this way. I can get very stressed too because I hate to be disorganised and not get tasks done. It would be nice to turn off the "stress" button and learn to be more easy going, but I don't think that's going to happen in my case! :) #TeamLovinLifeKathy Marrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096591807957091449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-18667160398202670202017-07-06T13:52:05.967+08:002017-07-06T13:52:05.967+08:00My word for 2017 is Simplify Leanne and I can tell...My word for 2017 is Simplify Leanne and I can tell you the load has certainly been lifted by cutting back. I'm a micro manager as well and it is hard but you are so right the added stress takes away from the pleasures of life. #teamlovinlife<br />Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & BeyondSue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418770845484399102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-38146068152785645312017-07-06T12:00:14.613+08:002017-07-06T12:00:14.613+08:00Oh yes, I'm a control freak so micromanaging i...Oh yes, I'm a control freak so micromanaging is a big issue for me and I find it hard to let go. I am trying though! #teamlovinlifeDebbishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06305239848096384084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-2977004598140327902017-07-06T10:13:21.069+08:002017-07-06T10:13:21.069+08:00You sound very much like me Leanne. I managed to ...You sound very much like me Leanne. I managed to burn myself out in the process of being me and have been on a steep learning curve since. I never knew that piercing was called a Daith piercing nor that it helped headaches. I must tell my friend that has suffered headaches and debilitating migraines for as long as I've known her. I love that quote by Abraham Hicks! :-) #TeamLovinLife Min - Write of the Middlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11880899126465316282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-53874202724482145142017-07-06T09:54:44.773+08:002017-07-06T09:54:44.773+08:00Thanks so much and it is truly a constant cycle of...Thanks so much and it is truly a constant cycle of learning to look at things differently isn't it? Things still fall to me because I know they'll get done if I have it in hand, but I'm learning it's nice to pass that responsibility off onto others and let them sort it out - I'm getting there slowly :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-69163510903269093492017-07-06T09:53:21.764+08:002017-07-06T09:53:21.764+08:00What a kind thing to say - thanks so much Donna - ...What a kind thing to say - thanks so much Donna - I'm a constant work in progress, but it's never to late to teach an old dog new tricks :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-30109546408359120702017-07-06T09:52:47.649+08:002017-07-06T09:52:47.649+08:00Ahhh Lisa you are my new hero. You and my mum have...Ahhh Lisa you are my new hero. You and my mum have it figured out and the rest of us who are control freaks are still catching up! I hope your daughters see how valuable your insight is :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-23161165077507673932017-07-06T09:51:55.177+08:002017-07-06T09:51:55.177+08:00It seems so obvious doesn't it Melody and yet ...It seems so obvious doesn't it Melody and yet we have this burning need to make sure we have every contingency covered - I drive myself crazy sometimes!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-55734439363594591932017-07-06T09:47:47.238+08:002017-07-06T09:47:47.238+08:00Me too Diane - and I feel like kicking myself in t...Me too Diane - and I feel like kicking myself in the pants when I realize I've slipped back into old habits.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-35389351914038533492017-07-06T09:47:18.219+08:002017-07-06T09:47:18.219+08:00I think I might have to look into getting a copy o...I think I might have to look into getting a copy of that book Susan - I'm still very much a work in progress and I can do with all the inspiration I can get!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.com