Brayden practicing his yoga moves... this one is called Downward Facing Dog Pose.... I constantly find myself seeking Balance. Balance between work and fun. Balance between church and other volunteering. Balance between taking care of my family and taking care of me. Just when I have a workable routine, life changes and I'm forced to start all over to figure out how to get everything done in a day that needs to be done.
I once read about a very good idea from Julie Beck... it goes something like this (I'm paraphrasing): divide your day into 3 categories: "must do", "should do" and "would like to do". Put all your daily tasks into one of these 3 catergories and then do them in the order of their priority." It's a great concept, but I struggle to know what should be on the "must do" list and what can go on the other lists. Do you know what I mean???About a month or so ago I stumbled across a blog about exercising. That's something I've really struggled with over the last year. I feel like I haven't had the energy, time or interest in it. I'm finally getting back on track, and signing up for a Triathlon on November 1st was just the "kick in the butt" that I needed. Anyway, this blog was talking about daily priorities... this girl related that if she can get three things done in the beginning of the day, then all else will just fall into place. Are you dying to know what she said? It's not rocket science, but it really simplified things for me in my mind. The first three things she does during the day is 1)personal prayer 2)personal scripture study and 3)exercise. So about 3 weeks ago I decided those would be my primary goals during the day and then I'd just work up from there. I didn't know how hard it was going to be. There are days like today when it takes me until noon to accomplish all three. I'm not ready to abandon this plan, but I'm really wishing I could be a bit more productive and get them done earlier. I know I should just set the alarm and get up before my kids, but I am NOT a morning person and it just won't happen. I even thought about trying to get up an hour earlier than I do now so I can go to the gym without kids (before Eric leaves) and save $10 a month on daycare at the gym. Then I realized that no matter how much I fantasize about being that "together", it just isn't going to happen. So, I'm trying to be realistic, and be productive at the same time... is that an impossible expectation??? I need some input here... how do you achieve Balance in life?
