Feelings of Conflict: Finding Balance in a Challenging Year

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This thread centers around the challenges faced by participants in balancing personal struggles with their Pampered Chef businesses during a difficult year. Participants share their experiences of low motivation, emotional exhaustion, and the impact of personal circumstances on their business performance.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses feeling overwhelmed by personal challenges affecting their business, including family health issues and a lack of motivation.
  • Another participant shares a similar experience, noting that they also faced a challenging year and struggled with low sales and emotional well-being.
  • Several users mention the importance of support from peers, even when upline support is lacking, and share personal stories of overcoming difficulties in their businesses.
  • One participant reflects on the potential benefits of focusing on future opportunities rather than stressing about immediate goals, suggesting that a calm December could lead to better results in January.
  • Another participant recounts their own past struggles and emphasizes the value of giving their business a final push, which ultimately led to success.
  • Some participants acknowledge the emotional weight of not earning a trip and the mixed feelings about upcoming trips, with varying levels of enthusiasm for destinations like Toronto.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the approach to the upcoming trip and the balance between personal life and business commitments. No clear consensus emerges on whether to push for immediate results or to prioritize personal well-being.

Contextual Notes

Participants discuss their experiences in the context of personal challenges, including family health issues and emotional struggles, which have influenced their business performance and motivation levels.

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This discussion may resonate with consultants facing similar personal and professional challenges, offering a space for shared experiences and emotional support.

pamperedbecky said:
Oooh that's great. Especially because RIGHT before I got on this conf call, my son happened to google stuff about Santa because he has an iTouch. DANG, there it goes...... He found stuff about helping your kids still believe in Santa. CRAP. I knew it would happen quite soon. Luckily right now I have the excuse of being on this conf call that I don't have to address it with him right now.
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I did almost the exact same thing as Sheila described. Found an article in the paper and saved it for when the time came. It was about how Santa WAS real and was know as St Nickolas, etc etc..... It was awesome!
 
Debi said:
I did almost the exact same thing as Sheila described. Found an article in the paper and saved it for when the time came. It was about how Santa WAS real and was know as St Nickolas, etc etc..... It was awesome!
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Oooh, I need to find an article like that. I'm torn. He's going to be 9 in two weeks and is too smart for his own good sometime. This is one of those times. So, I don't know if I should go with, "Well, you know what happens to kids who don't believe?? If you don't believe, you don't receive?" But that's like avoiding the issue all together and I dont' want him to start asking other kids and ruining it or finding it out from them. Hmmmm. Not sure what to do. How old was your son, Debi, when this happened?

Luckily this is the "worst" information he's found on the internet. I am thankful he's a good kid and doesn't go searching for "bad" things.
 
His job now that he "knows" is to make sure his sister still "believes"! Let him be in on the truth so he feels grown up but he can't let the cat out of the bag...(this coming from someone with no kids... so I might be WAY wrong on it! Just a thought I had!!!)
 
finley1991 said:
His job now that he "knows" is to make sure his sister still "believes"! Let him be in on the truth so he feels grown up but he can't let the cat out of the bag...

(this coming from someone with no kids... so I might be WAY wrong on it! Just a thought I had!!!)
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That's exactly how we approached it when my son learned. I told him he was in on a secret that only grown ups knew. We also talked about believing and what it stood for. He had fun keeping the "secret". Then a few years later Santa came to our house and raised doubts in all of their heads. He had to be real but... Such fun.
 
pamperedbecky said:
Oooh, I need to find an article like that. I'm torn. He's going to be 9 in two weeks and is too smart for his own good sometime. This is one of those times. So, I don't know if I should go with, "Well, you know what happens to kids who don't believe?? If you don't believe, you don't receive?" But that's like avoiding the issue all together and I dont' want him to start asking other kids and ruining it or finding it out from them. Hmmmm. Not sure what to do. How old was your son, Debi, when this happened?

Luckily this is the "worst" information he's found on the internet. I am thankful he's a good kid and doesn't go searching for "bad" things.
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I think he was only about 7 or 8. And I NEVER lied to him about it. I don't personally agree with that approach.
 
I still believe. It's all about the game. When we're too old to play the game it's ...well it's just sad.

I also don't believe in lying but we can share the excitement and fun WE have with it and make it that for them. At that age they still WANT to believe but they're too big so making it a game and giving them a wink and a nod makes it fun for everyone. I wouldn't want them to be disappointed or ruin it for younger kids either so this gives them a way to still enjoy while "growing up".
 
Becky, check this out: http://www.ehow.com/how_4615192_santa-claus-christian-way-children.html
 
We were going through the divorce when my son was between 8 and 9. He told us the spring after he discovered hidden gifts with santa on the tag. He didn't tell us at the time that "the jig was up". He's grown into a fine young man who still enjoys Christmas. We all love getting together with family at all holidays including Christmas.
 
Thanks so much, everyone. Sorry to hijack!!:blushing::blushing::blushing:
 
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