tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post856908223123766321..comments2024-03-27T05:20:57.996-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: Home Week Day 2Monica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-76578797348986738462017-08-05T10:54:39.093-04:002017-08-05T10:54:39.093-04:00Struggling with balance as well. There are things ...Struggling with balance as well. There are things I need to do (cleaning,cooking ect) and things I want to do( declutter,read,watch a movie) along with homeschooling my girls and caring for a hyperactive special needs foster son (whom we are now adopting). He has 4 therapies a week and I am trying to streamline (SLOW) our week so we are home more. Praying Jesus guides me to organize our day to bring about CALM. Lauren K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14594944776301043419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-63972521874609513312017-08-01T21:44:40.932-04:002017-08-01T21:44:40.932-04:00I love the visual with the pie. I tend to be an al...I love the visual with the pie. I tend to be an all or nothilng person so my balance can easily become out of whack. I am learning to set goals for things and complete them little by little. I also need to be kind to myself as I am very critical of what I see as my faults and failing. I'm a work in progress but aren't we all!Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547001714523524390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-28754430335929227682017-08-01T08:51:24.308-04:002017-08-01T08:51:24.308-04:00These are some of the things that work for me...
m...These are some of the things that work for me...<br />most of them have to do with my attitude versus any actions I take to stay organized :-)<br />1. Consider others more important than myself... if my agenda is all about me staying on task, then I will get irritated, overwhelmed, angry, and worn out if I have to add on something to the day; I have an unexpected interruption; or I simply can't get it all done<br />2. Keep it simple... I love pinterest; I love HGTV; I love the "look" of a well-kept home, clean laundry (folded and pressed of course!), and piping hot cooked food on a beautiful table-- however-- all this can STRESS ME OUT... so... I accept the reality of full laundry baskets, crock-pot meals, paper plates, and ordering pizza... I try to keep clutter to a minimum and engage my children in chores as they are able..<br />3. GET IT DONE BEFORE BED OR IN THE MORNING IF IT ALL POSSIBLE... especially, when school starts..<br />4. Ask my husband for both help and wisdom... its amazing what his priorities are versus mine...and he often can pick my "time wasters" out much better than me...and he is a much better cook than I am (so, I'll often get all the things out to cook dinner and he'll just make it while I work on other things)...<br />5. I remind myself I can start over... like today... my house is a bit of a mess and my heart is a bit of a mess with work committments, getting ready for back to school, and ending what seemed too short a summer... so, today, I'm going to get things a bit back in order anda create whatever peace I can today...and maybe leave some room for a Target trip and a haircut<br />6. Finally, I start the day in the Word and prayer... that's the most important thing.. today was a "preach the Gospel" to myself kind of morning after a rough night of sleep and a very painful neck ache...I am forgiven... a daughter of the King... my works and failures are not factored into my righteousness and there is much rest there!! <br />p.s. I love the pie picture!!!!!Leannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-31609554402772602102017-08-01T08:37:55.675-04:002017-08-01T08:37:55.675-04:00To be honest I usually have a decent order when it... To be honest I usually have a decent order when it comes to balance but this past summer it seems I have been all over the map mentally, spiritually, and physically. We are changing our homeschool "method" fornthe younger ones and I have a Senior this coming school year and I am rushing and planning. I feel for me to SLOW and be present has been difficult. Even in my quiet time. I do it but it doesn't feel as peaceful. When I get like this I picture Jesus and how he would have walked through crowds slowly and intentionally besides rushing around. For some reason it slows me. I also come to your blog...☺! It reminds me to slow. Mrs. Chrissy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516870555452352931noreply@blogger.com