08-19-24 I did it!
This was a pretty good Monday. I got a great deal done in a good mood. At the end of my day I did the one thing that I have been putting off from a point of fear. I sent a letter to each of my clients explaining that I would be raising my rate substantially come October 1 and that I would be away for the middle of September and not taking a laptop with me. I reread it several times and then pushed send and got out of the office as quick as I could. Before I had even gotten my car started, I had three very positive and encouraging, dare I say, loving responses.  Tomorrow I will reply to each of them to let them know how much their support and continuing business means to me. Over the years many people whom I respect have told me I undervalue myself. This was a big step in moving towards the proper value if I am going to have good work/life balance. 
I suspect a good part of the depression or brainstorm that I have been going through is the fact that I have been mulling this over and I am glad that I set my deadline for today to send the emails out. I always feel better once the decision is made and communicated
Another positive part of today was hearing from my daughter that Lukas does not have skin cancer. Roger had to take him to a specialist in Vancouver because of all of the very large moles that he has but they cleared him. That was very stressful for everyone waiting to hear as he is not quite 15 yet.
So, all in all, it was a very good Monday.
triumphgal 