I have been a bit overwhelmed recently by the length of my to-do lists. This explains part of my absence from blogging. The days, weeks, and even months do not seem long enough to complete everything that I want to accomplish or each moment that I want to relish in. I feel like a large portion of my weekends are spent preparing for the next week: cleaning, getting groceries, doing laundry, etc. I am struggling to find balance in my days between routine activities, work, family, friends, wedding planning, dinners, a fiancé, moments for self development, exercise, and many other things. Yes, this may be reality, but it is not a reality that I am fond of.
My regular rat race is getting to me. I am aware that a lot of my frustration is from my own need for perfection. I must find a way to let go of some things so that I can find some time to relax. I fill my days to a point that has become unhealthy. One of my colleagues asked me the other day, "Heather do you ever just stop and relax?" The question kind of caught me off guard, but the answer is not enough. If I feel this way I can not imagine how mothers with children feel. Bottom line I am striving for more balance in my days. I need to distribute the hours of my days better between the things that are most important to me.
I am certain that I am not alone in my struggle for balance in my daily life. If you have a moment please leave me a comment to let me know what helps you balance this juggling act?
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Balancing Act
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I think having balance and knowing what you need coincide. When Peyton takes his nap, that is my time to do whatever I need/want- nap, bath, blog, read, pray ... whatever.
I have to remember to constantly make wise choices about how I spend my time. Some days I completely mess up. But then I evaluate, and try to be wiser next time!
sometimes you just have to not finish something. it's hard, but were are not made w/ a superwoman's capabilities. and that is why my kitchen floor is a disaster. well, that plus the fact that after i get down on my hands and knees and scrub it down, i have 5 kids destroying like 30 minutes later.
I have no real words of wisdom on this topic because it is a constant struggle for me too. I just have to remind myself over and over and over again that things don't have to be exactly as I see them in my mind's eye. The universe will not implode if things aren't "Jenny perfect." That sounds dumb, but I seriously have a horrible time with being a perfectionist.
Heather I miss you- where are you?
In the business world we have to face it...we are NOT saving lives. Decide what you need to do in your personal life and focus on it. Your job WILL be there tomorrow and the next day. And chances are you are working harder on a light day for you, than most people work their whole lives. So leave at 5:30 to go to the gym. Make that hair appointment after lunch on a Friday. Do some things for YOU and take your job less seriously. In the end, you need your health more than your job, so take care of your body and soul because it's the only one you have in this lifetime.
People should read this.
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