So I have a Bridal Shower tomorrow over an hour away. I am still up and have not even started getting ready for it. We got hit by someone with no drivers license and no car insurance on Sunday and I have no car worked out to get to the show yet. I have spent all day trying to get my Feb host packs in the mail which are going to be late. I finally got all ten ready to go, but the kids tore the house apart while I did it and I am wondering why am I pushing to do this? My husband took on a new business this month and he is gone 80+ hours a week, so I have to juggle a sitter for all of my shows. Anyway I am getting a really bad cold and hoping that tomorrow goes ok. Thanks for letting me vent. I am just stressed. Hopefully tomorrow will be great and I will be well on my way to earning a trip this year!
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Discussion Overview
This thread features participants sharing their experiences and emotions related to stressful situations in their business and personal lives, particularly focusing on a participant's challenging day leading up to a bridal shower event. The conversation includes expressions of support and encouragement from others in the community.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
Main Points Raised
- One participant shares their stressful experience of preparing for a bridal shower while dealing with personal challenges, including a car accident and illness.
- Another participant expresses sympathy for the original poster's situation and shares their own experience of having multiple cancellations in one day.
- Several participants commend the original poster for preparing ten host packs and encourage them to stay positive.
- One participant inquires about insurance coverage for a rental car, sharing a personal anecdote about their own car accident experience.
- Another participant shares that the bridal shower went well and mentions achieving significant sales, indicating a positive outcome despite initial stress.
- One participant expresses excitement about the original poster's upcoming shows and reflects on their own desire for more bookings.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally express agreement in offering support and encouragement, though individual experiences and feelings about their own situations vary.
Contextual Notes
The thread reflects the challenges faced by consultants in balancing personal and professional responsibilities, as well as the emotional support provided by the community.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants who are experiencing similar challenges or seeking encouragement during stressful times may find this discussion relatable and supportive.
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Will your insurance cover a rental for you? I got hit once and the insurance ended up totalling out my Cherokee. When I questioned it because there wasn't that much damage, I was told the transmission was going out anyway so it would cost too much to fix it. Money I wouldn't have had to fix it. You never know what could have been about to happen to yours. Just thank God you're all safe. The rest will take care of itself.
Good luck on your shower and great job on your bookings!
Good luck on your shower and great job on your bookings!
Thank you all so much for the support! I really needed it. I am planning on a huge Feb but am a little overwhelmed at my own success. The shower went well. It was different than I planned but we are at $600 in sales! As for my car, my husband thinks they will total it, but we borrowed a car for now and I don't have to stress about getting to shows. Thanks again.
10 shows for Feb??? WOW, you should be so excited about that! I have 1 schedule but would LOVE 4 or 5. I have been working for weeks making phone calls and sending emails. You should be so happy and excited about those shows! And that your husbands business is doing well too!!!
It is all how we look at things! Keep it positive!
It is all how we look at things! Keep it positive!
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