Introduction

How often have you whispered to yourself, "I've got it," even when you clearly didn't? In a culture that often glorifies independence and self-reliance, it's easy to forget that seeking help isn't a sign of weakness but a strength. As busy entrepreneurs, mothers, and leaders, balancing personal and professional demands can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Let's challenge the myth that self-care is solely about what you do alone. Community care is an equally powerful form of self-care, and you don't have to do it all alone.

The Myth of Doing It All

Our society has fed us the belief that to be effective, especially as women and moms, we have to juggle every task without assistance. We've all worn the proverbial "Superwoman" badge, but burnout isn't a badge of honor—it’s a warning sign. When was the last time you felt like you had nothing left by the end of the day? The cycle of giving and doing, without taking, isn't sustainable. Even the reputed Proverbs 31 woman didn't everything on her own.

What is Community Care?

Community care is your support system, the circle of people around you who you can lean on. It can look like swapping childcare with a friend or joining a neighborhood carpool to free up some time. For instance, when I faced a time conflict due to work and childcare, I reached out to a neighbor for help, and it eased my strain greatly. The willingness to extend and ask for help lightened my load and demonstrated to my children that asking for help is perfectly okay.

Cultivating a Culture of Help

By encouraging our kids to see us ask for support, we’re advocating a culture where they understand it’s okay to seek assistance. It teaches them that carrying their burdens alone is not the norm. Developing a sense of community with others not only allows us to share our struggles but also our successes.

Accepting Help in Business

In business, seeking community care can mean hiring a virtual assistant, joining a mastermind group, or utilizing resources like PLR (Private Label Rights) products to avoid reinventing the wheel. For example, at the Digi Entrepreneur Academy, we provide templates and resources to assist you in building your business effectively without starting from scratch, saving precious time and energy.

Receiving Without Guilt

Letting people help shouldn’t induce guilt. We often resist assistance, fearing it makes us less capable, but recall that even Jesus accepted help carrying His cross. If He didn't carry the load alone, why should we? Reframe the act of help as allowing others to invest in you, thereby cultivating a circle of reciprocity. Receiving help with gratitude amplifies the communal bond.

Start Small and Build Trust

Start small when seeking help. Whether it's a friend picking up groceries or assisting with a simple task, these acts of support ripple into bigger waves of relief. Creating trust in your community ensures you have reliable people to lean on during difficult times, both in personal life and business.

Conclusion

Remember, community care is self-care. True self-love is letting yourself be loved by others. As part of our self-love initiative this September, I challenge you to take a step back, assess where you need support, and reach out. You don’t have to do it all to be it all.

If this resonates with you, share it with another mom who you know is carrying too much alone. Let’s redefine self-care and set a precedent of community-supportive environments. Together, we thrive.

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