In the past couple of months I have made some serious changes in my life. Very positive, good changes I might add.
I have noticed that friends that I have had forever, or friends I had recently met were in every way, shape and form trying to bring me down, push me around, and all in all, compete with me. If they were my friend at all, they should already know that I am the least competitive person on this earth.
When my friends get new cars, new jobs, get engaged, get married, have babies, I am beyond excited for them. But when this happens to me, friends seem to get angry with me, drop me, and act like "Oh I will beat her first". I will buy that brand new house and have a kid and do everything before she will".
Please help me understand the reason to compete and just be happy for your friend. There is no reason to try to "One up" someone every time.
I spoke with the only person I can trust about anything, my husband, on this topic and asked his advice. He kept saying to hold my head up high and not let competitive friends bother me. He said "Your 24 years old, your successful, your busy, and you don't have time to put up with friends who backstab you, or try to put you down for things you never did.
I finally came to the realization that he was indeed, correct! I didn't have time to put up with high school like drama. I am a married women, I do not need this.
A couple of months ago, I decided I was going to sell Mary Kay and become self employed for a part time job and still keep my full time job. I didn't realize how much it would change my life and for the better. I currently made top sales for last week, and I have met some amazing women who are all about being there for you. Were happy for each other. Happy when we make a large sale, happy when one of our girls buys her first home, has her first baby, gets engaged, husband comes home safe and sound from Iraq, etc. Were always there for one another. No Jealously. No Bull. Just plan excited for everyone and happy to be friends with every one of those beautiful women.
Mary Kay has indeed changed my life. God knew this was His plan for me.
Thank you God for surrounding me with friends who actually care about everyone and care about me. I am truly blessed to know each of these women.
They are what a true friend really is.
I said goodbye to high school drama and said hello to adult life.
So far, Adult life wins!
*Lindsey
