PFO Newsletter - February 27, 2023

I have been dropping so many balls, lately…

• I went to the wrong location for my son’s golf match. 

• I sent a very personal text message to my siblings about my mom and not wanting us to fight over her stuff (we’re selling her home as she’s moved into assisted living). Only problem? I accidentally included my mom on the text chain. 🤦🏽‍♀️

• I showed up for an interview…my interviewee never showed up. So, naturally, I fired off a message. Turns out, I had it programmed on the wrong day. 

• And, I completely forgot about a doctor’s appointment that was in my paper planner and programmed in my phone…an appointment I had made just the day prior. 

We’re juggling so much…to the point that we feel like we’re drowning. 

But, I’m okay with dropping balls (hey, now…). In fact, I’ve learned to expect and anticipate it on the daily. 

A friend of mine encouraged me to keep the glass balls in the air and let the plastic ones drop. I may have actually shared this with you before. But, it’s quite literally been transformative in my life. 

👉🏽 First, it gives me permission to be HUMAN. To drop the perfectionism!

👉🏽 Second, it provides a ton of clarity regarding priorities. Which balls are glass and which ones are plastic? You’re gonna drop something, so drop the plastic balls. Plastic bounces. Glass shatters.

(Also, thank God my boys aren’t reading this because they would have made 789 jokes about “balls”, by now.) 

So, I want to ask you: which balls are you going to drop today? Give yourself permission…and give yourself grace!

Faris Favorites

1. Join me TONIGHT for a live Q&A, plus book signing…it’s a free event. My friend, founder and #boymom Liz Bohannon will be joining me. We’re gonna have a ton of fun, answer all your questions about my book and shower you with fun giveaways - like $500 worth of Target gift cards! 🤩 We’re live from 7-8 p.m. EST. Join the fun HERE!

2. One of my favorite ever conversations and I’m giving you a sneak peek HERE before it releases next week. It’s with Today Show legend Al Roker and his wife of almost 30 years, Deborah Roberts! They’re COMPLETE opposites, yet they manage to make it work.

3. I had this custom #YDHTCIA bracelet made to celebrate my book and I’d like to give away two! Here’s the drill: first-time winners only. Reach out to me via Instagram and DM me your mailing address within 24 hours.

Here's what you missed this week in The CARRY™ ALL, the weekly newsletter BY working moms, for working moms (and the Media company birthed out of my own Called Out story!)

• Navigating difficult conversations in the workplace 💬

• How to make the most of your maternity leave 👶🏼

• Tips on repairing your relationship with your kids after you lose your cool ❤️‍🩹

• A letter to the mom doubting her decision to work 🤍

The Paula Faris 'Faith and Calling' Podcast

Episode 92 with Kirk Cameron: The 80s called with one of their biggest heartthrobs on the line! Husband, father, actor and filmmaker, Kirk Cameron, joined me for a totally fun and genuine conversation about child stardom, finding faith and the inner prankster that leaves you wondering where the Growing Pains' Mike Seaver stops and this real-life troublemaker big brother begins! Listen Now>>