I'm Tired!

self-inflicted to-do list. I didn't have the desire to do anything, so instead of getting up and tackling the day as the workaholic I am, I decided to confront my boss about taking a break. I looked in the mirror and said, "Boss, I'm tired." She smiled and said, "What took you so long? You're in charge here." At that moment, I mentally unplugged.

Why? Why while encouraging other women to know their worth and love themselves did I not consider my own worth and selflove? Why did I overload myself with STUFF?

Creator/Publisher of The Other Woman (TOW)

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Since the day I was "released" from my twentyyear marriage, I've been in fifth gear getting my life on track. I left my marriage with insufficient funds, poor credit, and unbeknownst to me, bad health. I'm thankful I didn't lose my mind while I was in survival mode - some women do. I was a homeschooling mother, devoted wife, and faithful church-goer who believed as long as I was being led by the Spirit, I could keep going, and going, and going. Burning the candle at both ends was my way of life.

Back then, listening to my body wasn't something I was mindful of. Now I know when my body is telling me to STOP. I usually wake up and hit the floor running, but one particular morning this past June, I had an awakening moment. I lay in my bed and thought about this upcoming issue and getting it to print by the deadline. I also thought about a manuscript I needed to finish for a client on death row (yes, death row) and a few other tasks on my

I believe I became desensitized to feeling tired. Working beyond my internal signals to STOP became my norm. I thought I was showing determination, but I was dangerously damaging my health - again. Because we look good on the outside doesn't mean we're good on the inside. Because I've been doing some intense research on health and wellness, I know chronic stress can cause cells to age and die prematurely plus negatively impact my immune system, cardiovascular, and digestion system. My mother has always told me to do what's necessary. Well, when I know better, I sure attempt to do better. I am no longer setting unrealistic deadlines for myself or making commitments and accepting invitations to appease others. I am no longer scheduling my weekly show, Peeling Back The Layers. Instead, I'm peeling back my own layers and embracing my new season of healing and self-growth. REBIRTH!

Will The Other Woman (TOW) Magazine continue? Yes, but maybe not three times a year. Working in fifth gear for the last six years helped me build my mini empire but to enjoy it, I need to slow down to second gear which will allow me to enjoy the journey much more!

Aging has helped me to realize nothing except my health is a sense of urgency. I can't do anything without my health. Listen to your body! Pay attention to the caution signs - they're there but sometimes we're too busy to notice them. Stop before you get tired and rest just because! Eating clean and living clean are ways to show self-love and I'm worthy of both of them. I've learned to love myself from the inside out which is the key to what I call OH3 - optimum health, happiness, and healing. You are invited to join the journey with The Other Woman. It's time to take care of YOU! You're worth it!

Who Is She?

The Other Woman is published by Candy Publishing. Visit the website to read archived articles and to meet the team of writers behind TOW.

www.theotherwomanmagazine.com

Team TOW

Julia T. Cadenhead (CAPT, CHC, USN (Ret.) 08 Resilience

Robert

Brittany Leigh Davis

Lara McKnight

There is a natural power or influence that women possess over man. This power exists because the “rib” was taken out of the man to create woman. Within the male, there is an indescribable desire to be reconnected with what God removed from him and placed within the woman. Women have a natural power to influence a man without using force. This natural power of influence is pulling the man toward her and toward her desires. It is an inherent lure. The power of femininity can be used in a positive or negative manner - for good or for evil.