There’s something I’ve been hearing from a lot of women recently:
They’re done.
They’re done with struggling with the same old things.
They keep trying to fix them. They keep trying to make things work. They’ve been patient, stayed positive, kept the faith…
And nothing changes. It’s the same old show.
You just want a life that’s a little easier. A life where you don’t have to “fight” men to get your basic emotional needs met. A life where you feel important and valued.
Why does that feel so out of reach?
I have a suggestion for you. A quick, easy way to reset you mentally and put things in perspective. It may not make your life easier, but it can make it FEEL easier.
“Put Him Away” Exercise
A coach once told me: “You don’t need a man. You need God.”
She meant that what we look for in romance – purpose, meaning, value, fulfillment, identity – is too much. No man can be the meaning of your life. That’s inside you.
Perhaps it’s time we put men in their place.🤔
Try this.
Imagine the man in your life – or a person you’ve been having problems with, doesn’t have to be a man – shrunk down to a size you feel you could carry. Something manageable.
Maybe that’s the size of a thimble. Maybe it’s the size of a grocery bag. Whatever is comfortable for you.
Now create a box to put him in.
It could be a pet carrier, so he can look out. It could be a heavy-duty safe, so his energy stays locked away.
Put him in that box and store him away until you’re ready. Maybe he could go in a corner of your bedroom. Maybe he needs to be stored in the closet, somewhere you won’t see him for a while.
He will be there when you’re ready. But right now he’s in a safe place, and you get to just think about you.
With him out of the picture temporarily…
What do you want for yourself?
Think about it for a few minutes.
Then let me know the answer in the comments.
Let us know what you think!