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[morningapproach]

I have been sick for over 3 weeks now.  It started as a sore throat the weekend of the 10th, then I partially lost my voice the following Tuesday. The next few days was just a lot of coughing, but it wasn't a chest cough. However, about a week and a half later, I think brought on by a work trip to Toronto, this cough turned into a chest cold. I had

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[teacentral]

How are you doing? I hope you're feeling better now. I was trying to comment on this post the day you posted it, but it wouldn't go through for some reason... I just wanted to tell you (though I'm sure you already know that) that cutting back can be so healing, though it takes wisdom sometimes to know how/where to cut down. Your body will definitely let you know when it's too much, and being too busy/overwhelmed to take care of your basic needs is definitely a sign.

What are Pathfinders?

[morningapproach]

I know cutting back can be healing - I need to cut back on something, and financially the volunteering is the one thing that makes sense to cut back, even though it is rewarding. Today, for instance, I didn't take a morning job (I have a union meeting this afternoon) so I could sleep. And I slept right until 11:30, which was amazing.

Pathfinders are the 4th level of Girl Guides of Canada. They are grade 7-9 typically, and they do a lot of skill building, relationship building, self-esteem building, etc. Girls start in Sparks (SK/1), then "fly up" to Brownies (2/3), Guides (4/5/6), Pathfinders (7/8/9) and Rangers (10/11/12).

[carosconundrum]

I know how you feel! While I haven't been sick, I've definitely been overwhelmed with life lately.

If you need to step back as a leader, do it! You need to take care of yourself before you take care of others :) It might suck at first, but the girls (and co-Guiders) will get over it.

[kirundo]

I know it's already a week since you posted this so I hope you are much better already :)