Comments on: Loves & A Confession

By: Stefanie

Stefanie — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:38:27 +0000

Same here! And I always ask my partner if every word is correct, because English is so difficult.
Thank you so much for your wonderful blog, I love the way you write!

By: Melissa de la Fuente

Melissa de la Fuente — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:58:41 +0000

Oh, dear sweet Lisa! Never fear, and don’t worry! We all understand, and like most of the ladies here said, we all have those phobias(myself included). I will be here whether you write or don’t. We love you hun and thank you for including that sweet little animation above….just adorable and beautiful!
xo
Melis
(a big hug to you my friend)

By: Fears & Phobias

Fears & Phobias — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:35:52 +0000

phobia
…

[...] Fear of speaking on the phone and moreover if it’s in English! thank you for sharing, i’m sure that everyone have some kind of phobia. And thanks for the beautiful discovery, your blog is so full of great creations! … [...]…

By: melissa

melissa — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:31:43 +0000

oh, lisa, i so know where you are coming from. i put off all of my communications until the last minute, and worry about email far more than i should. you are not alone!
love the links- like nicole i kept getting lost in them before i finally left this comment! xx

By: Sari Hod

Sari Hod — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:34:18 +0000

Don’t be nervous – draw a bunny!

By: Mathyld / encore petite

Mathyld / encore petite — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:55:30 +0000

My Dear Lisa,

I have the same kind of anxiety / panic …
And it’s all linked to the very same thing : MY FRIGGIN’ PERFECTIONISM. Perfectionism is often known to be paired with its evil brother, PROSCRATINATION.
And that leads to never ended, sometimes not even STARTED projects, letters, messages, etc …

I decided to fight that demon.
And my solution is : never be ashamed of what you do. Don’t over-think. Just do it.
Especially with when dealing correspondance and friends.

Just go for quick and efficent emails. Because you won’t feel overwhelmed.
Just go and write the ONE sentence you HAVE (WANT or NEED) to write.
And sometimes, a much longer message will follow (like the one I’m leaving right here, dam !)
Sometimes not. But hey ! I am ALWAYS happy to read from friends. Even a single sentence, a few words or an “inside joke” image …
So why wouldn’t my friends be ? Hu ?
I’m sure your friends are just the same !

*hugs & kisses*
x x x
___mathyld___

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:39:24 +0000

I have been a little lost lately trying to pry more creative time out of the air. It is a constant source of anxiety and stress for me, so I am wondering if you might feel that correspondence consumes so much time that perhaps you might avoid it for this reason. If not, then your honesty and sharing is very special and to be considered with care and tenderness. I don’t mind not hearing from you. I simply love visiting your beautiful blog and having a chance to see such lovely, remarkable things. It is all so inspirational! Just be good to yourself. That is the most important thing to remember!

By: Rane

Rane — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:54:57 +0000

Lisa~

It is not so uncommon I think. When I first got onto the internet
I had to make myself send mail. I still feel nervous when I get
E-mail from the kids teachers. I don’t know I guess I feel like I
am being Judged too, I might not stand up to the standars if that
makes sense. I know it is not true, but if I face the teachers then
I am fine! It is so strange, right? hehe! Lisa all this tells me is
you are human…. and its “tick” endears you to us even more!!!
There is no human that is perfect…. we all have so “tick” some
a bit more than others. My other is the post office. Taking all
of my kids and standing in that long line…. waiting to see a stern faced
person that often to me looks like they need to visit nature badly.
And hoping that my kids don’t bother other busy people.
I have many ticks…. as everyone. The thing I have to remember
is that others have self doubt just like I have… then I tend to
relax a bit.
I love your loves!
Loads of squishie hugs to you and your sweet family!
Rane

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:39:06 +0000

I totally understand! I, too, have lost new and established relationships because I could not bring myself to commit to a simple act of communication! I thought I was the only one. Here’s a suggestion, since there seem to be so many of us: no more guilt. We’re all doing the very best we can, and a little patience with ourselves and others goes a long, long way to a happier life.

This anxiety gets worse for me, the older I get. Is that true for you, too?

xoxox.

By: knittinandnoodlin

knittinandnoodlin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:26:24 +0000

I can totally relate to your anxiety issues! Such a strange thing…because you want to keep in touch but then when you get around to the actually doing it part…

Love your blog. I’ve been following for awhile and have finally de-lurked! =)