Something to Remember

I wasn’t going to write a post today since I have some proposals to work on and get out, but something happened and I thought I would mention it. I have a lot of clients whose homes are under construction and I recently met with one who is an out of town commission. She is a dear client but was having a bad day because there were delays yet again — and anyone who has had a home built or renovated can relate, I’m sure. She was frustrated because one of the trades were running behind, which ergo, affected the Garay Artisans start date. Her dreams of having a home by the end of the year were slowly fading (and she’s been waiting a loooooooooooong time).

I saw my client having a meltdown and I felt it was my “girl duty” to not let that happen. I told her that I usually built in a cushion time when it comes to construction (100% true) and that despite the delays, we would get done in time. She didn’t realize this and was ecstatic. Most custom construction companies really do care about their clients and their timeline — sometimes, things are just out of everyone’s control. She came to the realization that?maybe she shouldn’t let this affect her so much — she told me she literally would lose her appetite or just couldn’t sleep at night. We talked about how it’s not a good way to live — and so comes the reason for my post.

I’ve noticed that a lot of my female clients put themselves last a lot. I’ve noticed that I do that, too. (Don’t even get me started on my big inability to say “no” sometimes when I should — only to kick myself later). My business, as much as I love it, leaves very little free time to enjoy an afternoon tea, a trip to get a massage or to even meet my friend’s new dog. I also notice that most of my female clients run around like crazy: jobs, hectic schedules — and add children to the mix? A recipe for a highly intelligent, organized woman but not one with a lot of time to do the things that make life a little happier. (I don’t have children but I sometimes think my business is a very spoiled child with a lot of attention given to it.)

So, I’m just reminding all of you out there who read my blog to literally stop and take a look around and do something for yourself this week — make sure you are not last on your own list. Trust me, I need this reminder too! If you can help a fellow hectic person feel a little happier by just having them stop and breathe deeply or by saying something complimentary or something that will ease their mind a bit, take the moment to do so. It feels wonderful to make someone happier…and just maybe it might even be yourself.

Well…sorry to digress from my usual faux/decorative painting/interior design format for a post but I did feel I had to mention this. We will now return to our regularly scheduled programming…?