As busy moms, we're always on the lookout for ways we can save time and get more done. We only have 24 hours in one day, and there is so much to do. Most of us are excellent multi-taskers, yet we're always on the lookout for ways to get more accomplished. Have you thought about things you can do in the car? Our hands and feet may be busy, but our mind can do more than focus on the road. Driving takes a lot of time away from other tasks, but there are some things we can do to make the most of that time. Helpful Driving Tips to Use your Time Wisely: Call a friend or family member (using your earpiece, of course). Since my dad moved away, I try to call him once a week and that 12 minutes between my home and my job is the perfect chance. Or if I need to iron out dinner details with my sister. Or to just catch up with a friend. Do business on the phone (again, using your earpiece.) Just the other day I dialed the vet on my way out of the parking lot so I could schedule my boxer's … [Read more...]
Take a Rest!
“I have so much to do today, I think I’ll take a nap.” As a single, full-time mom who is also self-employed, I’m not going to deny it, there is a lot on my plate. Over the years I have become an expert at getting it done. Laundry for tomorrow, cupcakes for a birthday celebration in school, a computer assignment for work, stuffing envelopes or helping kids complete homework; I know the pressure of pushing yourself to the breaking point. In fact, in recent years I've learned to say to myself once or twice a month, “I have so much to do today, I think I’ll take a nap.” And you know what, I do. Sometimes the amount of work that needs to be done is so overwhelming that I can’t even begin to start knocking it out. That’s about the time I decide to lay down and take a rest. Rest is so important to our attitudes, work capabilities, physical well-being and health. I've fallen into the pit of pushing myself too hard for too many days too many times. In the end, my health paid the … [Read more...]
Portion Control – When Serving Becomes Overload and Joy is Forgotten
It never fails, every time I go to a buffet; I fill my plate so full that my mashed potatoes and chocolate cake become unlikely bedfellows. My eyes seem to grow disproportionately in size to my stomach and I gather up all the goodies my plate will hold. In haste, I get back to my seat to devour my feast only to realize there were too many tastes and textures to differentiate any of them. Overstuffed and ready for a nap, I glance regrettably at the morsels of food left on my plate. I can’t move nor can I take one more bite. I scoff at the prospect of eating swearing to never engage in that activity again. It seems “just say no” is a slogan with many applications. The simple idea of portion control would solve my predicament of wondering if I should walk it off or sleep it off. As I sit there deciding between walking and sleeping, my thoughts circled around other overfilled plates in my life. I am not sure about you, but my ministry plate is getting too heavy to carry back to the … [Read more...]
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