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How do you deal with unsolicited criticism and pressure from fellow saints in the church? For example: Our ward was having a fund run. A friend of mine is a marathon runner and dressed for the occasion. The problem occurred when everyone gathered at a small snack table. It was then she wished she had a t-shirt handy. Two sisters approached to inform her about ‘modesty’. I mean, were do we get off on policing each other? My friend said: “I think I will host a new run.. the PR Thong Run. On a Sunday afternoon. With caffeinated cola beverages. Then my status as community exhibitionist will be an indisputable fact.” lol I appreciate this subject and would like to compare notes with you here Mary, Martha & Me. My topics include setting boundaries, learning how to say 'no', perfectionism, relational aggression, pressure, the gentle art of verbal self defense.. How do you deal with unsolicited criticism from fellow saints in the church?

Elgama, I am sorry you are suffering. One woman cannot do it all. We need help. I heard somebody say that "we can always do better", but I think it is dangerous to say that to women like us who tend toward over motivation, not under motivation. If we are already over focused that just pushes us over the edge. I heard what I needed to hear from Beck and Oaks talk. "Simplify", "Do Less".. Yeah! “Don’t let things that matter most be at the mercy of things that matter, but least. “ ~Stephen R. Covey