🧠 The Myth of "Balance" Is Burning You Out

You keep hearing it.

But when you’re stuck in the middle, balance is a fantasy.

Your toddler doesn’t care about your mom’s doctor appointment.
Your dad’s medication schedule doesn’t care about your kid’s swim meet.
Your boss doesn’t care that you got two hours of sleep last night because your teen was crying and your mom fell in the bathroom at 2am.

This life isn’t about balance. It’s about prioritizing what matters most right now—and giving yourself grace for the rest.

You’re not failing. You’re carrying more than most people can imagine.

Let’s stop chasing balance. Start chasing what’s essential today.

💡3 Things That Might Actually Help This Week

1. How to Drop the Guilt (Without Dropping the Ball)
This free worksheet helps overwhelmed caregivers and parents identify what they can let go of—without feeling like they’re failing.
🔗 https://www.caregiver.va.gov/pdfs/SupportLineHandOuts/Sept-2019-updates/Free-Yourself-Dont-Get-Tripped-Up-with-Caregiver-Guilt-Handout.pdf

2. Parenting in the Chaos: A Simple Trick That Works
An easy strategy for staying connected to your kids—even when you’re pulled in ten directions.
🔗 https://www.aha-now.com/how-to-spend-quality-time-with-your-kids/

3. When You’re the Only One Stepping Up for Your Parents
This article gives powerful language and perspective for managing resentment when siblings don’t help.
🔗 https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-balance/conflicts-with-siblings/

🛠️ FEATURED TOOL: The “Let It Go” Worksheet

Printable and practical, this PDF builds on the guilt worksheet above—helping you map out what you can release this week and how to ask for help without shame.

🔗 https://www.caregiver.va.gov/pdfs/SupportLineHandOuts/Sept-2019-updates/Free-Yourself-Dont-Get-Tripped-Up-with-Caregiver-Guilt-Handout.pdf

🛠️ FEATURED RESOURCE: The “What Can I Let Go Of?” Checklist

Feeling overwhelmed? This $9.99 digital tool helps you figure out what actually matters—and what you can finally stop doing.
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❤️ Know Someone Stuck in the Middle?

Forward this email to a friend who needs it. Or share this link to join:
🔗 https://stuckinthemiddlenews.com

Let go of perfect. Just keep showing up.

You're doing more than you know.
–Brian

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