tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post6329110034081446219..comments2024-03-12T07:30:56.422+00:00Comments on Dolly Dowsie: Feeling Burnt Out... ♥Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06240109339578293227noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-21806325229763046112015-03-21T14:34:25.978+00:002015-03-21T14:34:25.978+00:00Oh sweetie, you're not being a "b" a...Oh sweetie, you're not being a "b" at all. As your son grows older, your life and the amount of time you have is changing. Personally, I would absolutely miss your posts. Your style and outlook is very similar to mine and I always look forward to your posts. I'm being sincere about this. I follow several blogs and will mark many posts as "read". I never do that with yours because the posts are so fun and intriguing. Also, I can see the perfection that you put into your blog and the posts and truly appreciate it. It's so refreshing compared to others. Overall though, take a break and enjoy the Spring time outdoors, taking pictures and enjoying your family. I'll still be here waiting to read when you get back. :)Natalie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18021592166780645998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-65602277450997875092015-03-20T21:43:06.149+00:002015-03-20T21:43:06.149+00:00Sorry to hear you have been feeling so pressured. ...Sorry to hear you have been feeling so pressured. I love reading your blog - and reading the wonderful things you and Tyler-Lee get up to. Anyone who overlooks Dolly Dowsie is missing a major opportunity, and I can't imagine how down-heartening and frustrating that must be. A break is sometimes just what we need - enjoy it! xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06382275727158227921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-60553094032543974822015-03-20T10:00:51.347+00:002015-03-20T10:00:51.347+00:00Sometimes a break from your routine is the very th...Sometimes a break from your routine is the very thing you need so you don't have to justify in any way. ☺Mădălinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040452741674968538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-61691842062141234842015-03-20T09:30:45.443+00:002015-03-20T09:30:45.443+00:00Its easy enough to just type words at people but I...Its easy enough to just type words at people but I have found that women as Mums and wives sisters daughters etc put a lot of worry, expectation and stress into being super woman. We ae loving human beings who strive to do out best but if it is wearing you down. Take a you break. You deserve it and maybe it will recharge your batteries and give you time to reflect. I have high expectations of myself and have learnt not to take on too much and decide what is really important and that getting help from friends and family is ok. I worked so hard at everything I became so run down and had a heart to heart with myself and reached out to my loved ones. Take care and remember how awesome you are :) debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17668320256632547734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-59969626266035079092015-03-20T08:16:44.955+00:002015-03-20T08:16:44.955+00:00Sometime, I have the same feeling. I want to take ...Sometime, I have the same feeling. I want to take a break, refresh my self and doit for begining.Cristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12374976546274803412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-9741763412916379792015-03-20T07:09:46.256+00:002015-03-20T07:09:46.256+00:00Thanks for these words, I understand your feelings...Thanks for these words, I understand your feelings very well....Morgana DeLargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16258033032283375168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-1276143817555847602015-03-20T07:04:59.916+00:002015-03-20T07:04:59.916+00:00Beautiful picture and beautiful moment love it <...Beautiful picture and beautiful moment love it <3 Lovely post <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286249190358122664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-91591348762342910512015-03-20T04:44:07.522+00:002015-03-20T04:44:07.522+00:00take as much time as you need!take as much time as you need!Alicia Ruiz https://www.blogger.com/profile/12798537443238516237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-83956533054964913662015-03-20T04:03:02.496+00:002015-03-20T04:03:02.496+00:00You honestly deserve a break dear, we surely aren&...You honestly deserve a break dear, we surely aren't going anywhere, and we will be eagerly awaiting your return! I bet you'll come back with more motivation than you ever had! Enjoy the time off!<br />I understand the frustration of not feeling appreciated/good enough though.. that's what keeps me from starting to blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12801353723880005112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-70878063499482475582015-03-20T00:01:36.400+00:002015-03-20T00:01:36.400+00:00So sorry to read this. All the above advice is ver...So sorry to read this. All the above advice is very good. Blogging is a difficult world and doing what you do is cut throat and to a large degree thankless. <br />I think a break will help you think this through. You are a breed apart from many bloggers, your professionalism and effort shines through. I wonder if you began a personal blog which you could use for whatever you wished, would help mark out the territory for you between your 'hobby' blogging and the blogging you do for reviews.<br />Whatever you do I hope you put together all the lessons you've learned so far and come out stronger. As you say this is not making you money yet, so it's a lot of energy with poor return, but I think you have a lot to offer, I hope you don't give up, you've worked too hard. <br />As for no blogging friends, I know I'm ancient but I'm a great listener, contact me anytime. Be good to your self. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-84127465574000690472015-03-19T23:30:37.637+00:002015-03-19T23:30:37.637+00:00I agree with Dana ˄ it's inevitable that all m...I agree with Dana ˄ it's inevitable that all moms will feel burnt out from time to time! I found that just being a mom with two little ones was enough to exhaust me on a regular basis. It really is hard to find a healthy balance, but it's something you have to be aware of and make a conscious effort to do. Remember to take care of yourself first, then you will be better able to care for everyone/thing else. Good luck - and you have a very lovely page! luminoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00950905144342536407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-55686763903528465432015-03-19T22:51:15.682+00:002015-03-19T22:51:15.682+00:00I'm sorry you're feeling this wayI'm sorry you're feeling this wayAlyie Aly https://www.blogger.com/profile/03734032898231003865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-35004493926625350892015-03-19T22:51:03.945+00:002015-03-19T22:51:03.945+00:00I'm sorry you're feeling this wayI'm sorry you're feeling this wayAlyie Aly https://www.blogger.com/profile/03734032898231003865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-28930731835347410812015-03-19T21:19:38.128+00:002015-03-19T21:19:38.128+00:00Fiona, another honest, heartfelt posting. What you...Fiona, another honest, heartfelt posting. What you're going through is completely natural. Just think about it: You've just hit one of life's milestones by turning 25. I remember feeling so let down by myself that I'd lived for a quarter of a century and achieved what I perceived to be so little. <br /><br />Take a break, be kind to yourself, take Yaz's advice (above) and try to stop comparing yourself to others (a lot easier said than done, I know) and you will soon realise all the positive things that you DO have: a wonderful little family, the freedom to choose how much or how little you blog about and your youth. You WILL learn to say no & to prioritise. <br /><br />I too am a perfectionist and most of the pressure I feel comes from within. I'm now in my 50s & no-one has erected a monement to me (yet) but I have learnt to laugh & enjoy life which is far more important. Take care.Kate Sarsfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14044105655943714164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-80476547087494165402015-03-19T21:15:54.544+00:002015-03-19T21:15:54.544+00:00I absolutely adore your blog and have a genuine in...I absolutely adore your blog and have a genuine interest in what you and your gorgeous son are getting up to, so please don't feel as though everyone out there is reading your blog for the wrong reasons...because I'm certainly not! :) <br /><br />I hope the break does you good and you start enjoying it again ♥ xxAbbie Bryonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09257081387200110207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-29916776610026006102015-03-19T20:46:35.134+00:002015-03-19T20:46:35.134+00:00Fiona, I just wanted to pop in and say that I avid...Fiona, I just wanted to pop in and say that I avidly read your blog. Have done since day one. It is one of the blogs that inspired me to start my own. I also want to say that I've always recognised the work and time you put in to it. Sure, it's you who I voted for in many categories for the Irish Parenting Blog Awards. In particular, it looks the part. And you are a great writer. You can always talk to me if you would like a blogging friend. Hope you'll be back feeling better soon, and in the meantime I hope you enjoy your time as mammy to beautiful Tyler Lee! Tracey xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14550324198123216706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-70689371654150199922015-03-19T20:40:10.946+00:002015-03-19T20:40:10.946+00:00aw I love your blogs fiona, they are so down to ea...aw I love your blogs fiona, they are so down to earth and "normal", I certainly appreciate them as I'm sure a lot of your followers do...but if you need a break, then you need a break, I hope you come back soon, all refreshed and with a vengeance xxDawnio63https://www.blogger.com/profile/15581653462798371119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-62619473372886237912015-03-19T20:26:54.431+00:002015-03-19T20:26:54.431+00:00I love your blog. Hope you enjoy switching off the...I love your blog. Hope you enjoy switching off the computer. Deadlines take the fun out of everything. Enjoy chilling :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-2294039342633849292015-03-19T19:53:56.829+00:002015-03-19T19:53:56.829+00:00Girlfriend it is natural to feel burnt out from ti...Girlfriend it is natural to feel burnt out from time to time, you have to give yourself breaks, or little vacations, so you dont' feel over loaded!!! Relax and let cha self go they say!! Everyone else will have to wait!!DanaStargazerTruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06031003230281432687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-10468782629979548372015-03-19T18:57:58.554+00:002015-03-19T18:57:58.554+00:00We all deserve a break once in awhile! :) Your blo...We all deserve a break once in awhile! :) Your blog is amazing! Thanks for all the great giveaways Tammy Dalleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122815203288018558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-70858472052180014592015-03-19T18:54:32.852+00:002015-03-19T18:54:32.852+00:00I know exactly how you feel! I tried so hard to be...I know exactly how you feel! I tried so hard to be a successful Etsy shop owner, but I never felt relevant. It seemed like the harder I tried the more invisible I became. My last straw was when Etsy started allowing mass produced items that drowned out the handmade and vintage sellers. I finally decided it was time to let my Etsy shop go and focus on selling locally. I do miss connecting with other online vintage sellers/collectors, but closing my shop was definitely the best choice for me. Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312159895556390542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-68663467831718210172015-03-19T18:20:09.730+00:002015-03-19T18:20:09.730+00:00This happens to me with things I am passionate abo...This happens to me with things I am passionate about. I need to take a break from it or I start dreading doing it again. Take all the time you need :) Brenda Pentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678855589256700493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-63630822622657238362015-03-19T18:10:35.625+00:002015-03-19T18:10:35.625+00:00You sound completely overwhelmed. Best thing to d...You sound completely overwhelmed. Best thing to do is to take a break, recharge yourself, have fun. Then when you feel refreshed, take a step back and look at where you are and where you want to go. Like you said this is a hobby and it should be fun and part time. <br />AnnARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09410082130186334547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-35741529305040199412015-03-19T17:05:24.861+00:002015-03-19T17:05:24.861+00:00Sorry to hear you're feeling like this, I just...Sorry to hear you're feeling like this, I just wanted to comment and say I really enjoy reading your blog and it's obvious how much thought and attention you put in xxxEntertaining Elliot & Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03361231779235423707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6241612993580002090.post-75900666508471566882015-03-19T16:04:02.929+00:002015-03-19T16:04:02.929+00:00Everyone needs a break now and again and you deser...Everyone needs a break now and again and you deserve one. I often find myself having to cut down on accepting reviews and work due to just having too much. In fact im so far behind atm once i'm done with these reviews im not accepting anymore either for a while as I don't want to feel as if i have so much to do xxOh So Ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072803274528772954noreply@blogger.com