tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059603528490826069.post6366869614787895444..comments2023-11-03T03:10:11.349-07:00Comments on Debabblings: Learning how to delegateDebrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09742678442997900246noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059603528490826069.post-59757786461457532232008-10-03T14:01:00.000-07:002008-10-03T14:01:00.000-07:00My thoughts for you are this:First with church cal...My thoughts for you are this:<BR/><BR/>First with church callings you know little about- make an honest effort to learn all you can about that calling (what is the purpose, what is expected, are there guildlines to help you with the execution of your calling, talk to the last person that held that calling). I had to do all of this when I was called to ward food storage coordinator and it has help me tons. I have more support then I thought I would ever be able to round up.<BR/><BR/>In my current calling I don't have to delegate things to people but I do need help in order to help people in my ward see a need to work on gathering their food storage. I have reminded the sisters in my ward that they raised their hand to sustain me to this calling and part of that means they will help me any way they can when I need it and this is what help I need. Who is going to help?<BR/><BR/>Don't worry about what others might be thinking. You will never really know unless you ask them. Just do your best and that is all anyone can ask of you. <BR/><BR/>Start small and build to the bigger things. As you are excited about your calling others will see that and want to help out.The McKnightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08598740922012285329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059603528490826069.post-17740730807131801642008-10-03T13:46:00.000-07:002008-10-03T13:46:00.000-07:00I like your viewpoint of trust. I agree with that....I like your viewpoint of trust. I agree with that. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>I have been able to stop myself from being a perfectionist when it comes to a few things, but I do still struggle.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742678442997900246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059603528490826069.post-40987080890417004312008-09-30T16:37:00.000-07:002008-09-30T16:37:00.000-07:00I am just like you, #1-4 are all things I struggle...I am just like you, #1-4 are all things I struggle with too. <BR/><BR/>The thing about saying you don't trust people, I have a bit of a differing viewpoint on it (with regards specifically to you). I don't think it's a lack of trust on your part, but more of not wanting to put expectations on others (hence the not wanting to inconvenience others). I understand this, completely. I think you're pretty altruistic in your viewpoint and trust of others, it just seems that you may not want to bother someone or be disappointed, therefore you'd like to keep the expectations to a minimum. <BR/><BR/>Then again, I may be completely wrong.<BR/><BR/>Being a perfectionist is hard work, I know. Sometimes it even takes the life right out of you. It's time to put those delegating skills to use (or at least start learning how to use them), for your own sake and your family's sake. Trust me, perfection isn't everything, it nearly ruined me 4 years ago.Crystalbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00560211825218191992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059603528490826069.post-89862994068251359102008-09-29T09:33:00.000-07:002008-09-29T09:33:00.000-07:00Wow, Debra! It sounds like you have a lot of grea...Wow, Debra! It sounds like you have a lot of great opportunities! I wish you the best, and hope that you can learn to breath easy. :) Perhaps the theme for the Bellevue Stake will give you a little encouragement: "Search diligently, pray always and be believing..." (D&C 90:24) It has long been a favorite scripture of mine. I have used it as a guide often.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com