OTB, Part 2

Now that I know that I am OTB because of a perfectionist living in me, what am I going to do about it. This is again another $64.000 question.

The answer at first is simple—plough through and do it. As I said this hasn’t worked. So what other ideas do I have— taking a lesson from my video foray. I agreed to supply my networking group with motivational videos every few days for two weeks. The first video went out today —just me, a mic and my phone. No edits. No filters. No checking sound quality. Doing this got me passed the need to know iMovie before I start filming. It is also made me think that untouched videos may just be what I need to do.

My mom and I on drop off day at my summer program, 1988

I recently showed my daughter a picture of myself at the exact age my daughter is now. My hair, my outfit, and even my facial expression were all atrocious. A few months back she asked why I didn’t save my clothes for her and this was proof that she wouldn’t have wanted them.

Leaving things untouched is a way to be true to who you are. Parent Point: Don’t hide your past from you kids. Use it as a teaching tool. My stories of being around others who were drunk and how I handled it showed my daughter that friendship/family are more important than worrying about what a I will think. I recently helped her with a friend who was beyond drunk. I am grateful that I could be that parent (like my parents were with me). Remember you were a teenager too. So go easy on your teenager.

Now back to my social media problem— just write and leave it untouched (don’t worry, Mom, I won’t leave in typos). So look for more social media from me in the coming days.

(P.S. Thanks, Mom and Dad [RIP} for being incredible parents and showing me what it takes be an awesome parent.)