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Entrepreneur
an hour ago
- Entrepreneur
Back-to-School Reminder: You're Allowed to Drop the Ball Sometimes
As we head back into the school season and the beautiful chaos of everyday life, I hope that you are kind to yourself, forgive yourself and accept that you can't do it all — and that is more than okay. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. At one point in my life, I had two successful businesses, four children and of course, my husband. All of them needed my attention, so I did my very best to stretch myself as far as I possibly could to please everyone. It nearly broke me. There was simply no way to make every practice, every meal, every performance, every school event, every weekend-long tournament and also keep up with endless Zooms and meetings, creative reviews, employee check-ins and sales trips. On top of that, the date nights my husband and I desperately needed — so that, amongst the madness, we stayed connected — were always the first thing sacrificed. They're the most convenient thing to walk away from because we convince ourselves that they can wait. That we will get there…eventually. Related: The Most Successful Founders Take Retreats — Here's Why You Should, Too I would plan meticulously. And something would always change my plans. Sick kid? Nope, didn't plan for that. I'd hustle to find care to help watch them while I worked from home, only for that to fall through. And then I'd be juggling everything, sometimes relying on screens to help distract them so I could take a call. Screens as a babysitter? Yes, and I felt as though I had let myself down. I said I would never do that, and yet, there I was — such a hypocrite. A teacher meeting? Yes, of course I will make a teacher meeting. I'd always move things around to make it work and be fully present. We would discuss some observations, which would translate into learning disabilities that would need support. Didn't plan on that either. But of course, I would do all the research and everything in my power to support the needs of a child with special needs. New doctors, new appointments, tutoring, exams, neuropsychologists, all of it. None of it was in the perfect plan I had imagined. But we adjust. We show up. We soldier on. I was fortunate enough to have a husband who supported me through every twist and turn, often taking the lead. I know that not everyone has the luxury of having support from a partner, and I was deeply grateful that I did then and still do now. Join top CEOs, founders and operators at the Level Up conference to unlock strategies for scaling your business, boosting revenue and building sustainable success. And then, in the midst of all of this, an employee at work asked me what I did for self-care. I had to repeat the words back to myself, "self-care?" I didn't really have an answer. It made me pause and think. What did I do to find peace? I never really prioritized that. Thinking about self-care took me all the way back to my waitressing days, and all I could think was, "If you have time to lean, you have time to clean." Taking time for myself seemed selfish when I had so much more that I could be doing at any given moment. My head was constantly spinning until one day I realized it would be impossible to have it all. In fact, you can't. You will inevitably fail at something. Every day, there was a dropped ball, something I should have prioritized and didn't. In the effort to have it all, I was constantly failing at something and disappointing myself in the process. I decided to take a hard look at my desire to control everything in my businesses. I realized I was always doing tasks that really should have been allocated to someone else. Taking some time to analyze what truly needed my attention and what was safe to give away was going to be the key to making my life work. Related: How Employers Can Help Working Parents Navigate Back-to-School Season The only way to find peace was acceptance. When I removed that pressure of needing to be everything to everyone, I realized that I was doing the best that I could in each circumstance, and sometimes that meant I couldn't show up in every way possible. I was going to miss a practice, but I would do my best not to miss a game. I might not make every performance of the run, but I would always make one. Will I do a Zoom while I am driving the kids to soccer? Absolutely. But instead of thinking about how I should be present with the kids in every single moment, creating an unreasonable amount of guilt, I'll focus on how to use my time best to make it all come together and be grateful that I could figure it out and make it to both. Date night with my husband would become a priority because our connection holds our entire world up, and without it, it all starts to crumble. Resentment and frustrations build over time from making too many assumptions when we don't connect on a deeper level. Every day, I accept that I will probably fail at something, forget something and not show up in the exact way I planned, and that is okay. A good mom is a happy mom, and by removing all of the pressure to be perfect, I am able to be a better mother, a better wife and most importantly, kinder to myself. As we head back into the school season and the beautiful chaos of everyday life, I hope that you are kind to yourself, forgive yourself and accept that you can't do it all — and that is more than okay.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Bella Hadid's $150 Lacy White Dress Proves She's Not Loosening the Reigns On Her Horse Girl Era Bella Hadid's Horse Girl Era Heads Down a Retro Road With a Lacy Little White Dress and Cowboy BootsBella Hadid's $150 Lacy White Dress Signals She's Mango's Newest Muse
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Believe it or not, it's only been a year (and some change) since Bella Hadid fully embraced her horse girl roots. You might've expected the supermodel to loosen the reins and experiment with another aesthetic by now (as most It girls do). However, Hadid's style only gets more country-ified by the day. On July 28, Hadid was spotted at a friend's baby shower in Los Angeles wearing her finest Western-wear. First, she channeled lingerie dressing in a lacy slip dress, courtesy of Mango. The $150 slip was country-chic personified, complete with a plunging camisole bodice, sheer paneling, and pleated buttons down the back. With any other shoes (think ballet flats or flip-flops), it would've felt right up Jennifer Lawrence's alley. By choosing sun-soaked cowboy boots from Shyanne, the LWD leaned more rodeo-ready, instead of on-the-go New Yorker. View Deal View Deal Now, a moment for Hadid's accessories, which hinted her horse girl style is taking a retro turn. First, she channeled summer's suede bag trend with a brown '70s-inspired tote. She's the latest star to endorse an earlier start to suede season, alongside Lawrence, Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Dua Lipa. Hadid's carry-all mimicked the same shape, slouch, and shade as the Valentino bag she debuted on March 25, however, it was noticeably missing the silver studs. As for her sunglasses, Hadid's loyalties usually lie with oval-shaped black shades straight out of the early aughts. This time, though, she upped the '70s boho theme with yellow-tinted wire sunglasses. They complemented her oversize hoop earrings and nostalgic enamel bangle bracelets. View Deal View Deal If you thought her baby shower set was cowboy-coded, wait until you see Hadid's next outfit. A few hours later, the horseback rider jetted from L.A. to Texas for an equestrian competition. She looked primed for the rodeo in a Western button-down from Wrangler, tucked into dark-wash jeans and suede chaps. For the full horse girl effect, Hadid popped on an ivory cowboy hat, plus a leather belt with an oversize silver buckle—presumably a vintage find. Hadid's L.A. look combines everything we love about Western-wear without going full competition mode: statement boots, suede accents, and a flowy maxi dress. It's giving undercover horse girl—a more subdued homage for cowgirls in training. Shop Horse Girl Staples Inspired by Bella Hadid View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal View Deal
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Hayley McNeff, bodybuilding champ, dies at 37: 'Bright light has left this world'
Hayley McNeff, a prominent bodybuilder during the mid-2000s, has died unexpectedly. She was 37. McNeff died last Friday, Aug. 8, and her funeral will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, according to her obituary. A Massachusetts native, McNeff won several bodybuilding titles throughout her career, including the 2009 East Coast Classic and 2009 NPC Delaware State, according to bodybuilding website RXMuscle. "Such a bright light has left this world too soon," her obituary states. It goes on to say, "Hayley was known for her quick wit and constant sense of humor, she had a gift for making those around her laugh and feel welcomed. Her energy and determination was a constant in her life and she always accomplished what she set out to achieve. She treasured her friendships and nurtured strong, lasting relationships with those who knew her best. Hayley will be deeply missed by her parents, siblings, extended family and friends." More news: Hiker dies after venomous snake bites him at Tennessee state park McNeff was a respected figure in the bodybuilding community In the early aughts, McNeff was featured in the "Raising the Bar" documentary series, in which a film crew provided an inside look into her gym routine as she prepared for the 2009 NPC Delaware State. After winning the 2009 NPC Delaware State and 2009 East Coast Classic, McNeff was cast on the reality television show "Iron Maidens," which was pitched to follow a group of prominent female bodybuilders. However, the series never aired. McNeff attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts. In addition to bodybuilding, she was an accomplished equestrian, board diver, and skier as a child and young adult, her obituary states. Following her bodybuilding career, which peaked in 2009, McNeff pursued graduate studies in psychology to better understand and help others, her obituary states. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Bodybuilding champion Hayley McNeff dies at 37
