As a novelist who is also a wife and mom while working a day job, I am sometimes asked how I manage to handle all my tasks. The answer is fairly simple. I rely on God to give me strength and sanity, and I've learned to utilize every little bit of time in my day. Most people don't realize just how much time they waste during the day. I don't mean watching television or talking on the phone. I mean those tasks where our hands are busy but our mind isn't necessarily engaged. What are you thinking about when you wash dishes or fold laundry? Where is your concentration when you're straightening your hair or putting on makeup? What's your brain doing when you're driving to the office each morning, or on your way home from dropping off children? How about when you're in the shower? When I shower, I accomplish a lot more than just washing my body. For years I've used that time to plan meals for the family, outline my schedule for the week, and contemplate what I want to say to my … [Read more...]
Busy Moms of Faith Daily Devotionals – Book 1
Busy Moms of Faith Daily Devotions are written by me, Lara Velez, Moms of Faith founder. I am a busy homeschooling mom, author, blogger, web designer and business owner. I am no stranger to busy, and unfortunately, I frequently camp out there! Sadly, we busy moms tend to sacrifice time with our King on the alter of busyness! This should never be! If we are too busy for God, then we are far busier than He created us to be! The daily devotions in this series are tailor made for busy moms like us! They are designed to take 15 minutes or less each day! They are a MUST-HAVE for any mom who never seems to have the time to sit down and spend some time with her Beloved. They are for those of us who crave time on our Daddy in Heaven's lap! What are you waiting for?? NO more excuses! These ARE doable! Grab a copy, and be blessed! Busy Moms of Faith Daily Devotionals Purchase Options: Print version Kindle nook, ibooks, PDF, and many more options. … [Read more...]
5 Time Management Tips for Busy Moms
This past year has been the busiest of my 30+ years of life. I've always been a busy person, juggling my family, day job, church commitments, and writing goals. But I recently reached a place where the pressure was unbearable. Below is what I learned from my recent struggles with time management. These items are essential to surviving those busier seasons of life. 5 Time Management Tips for Busy Moms 1) Quality time with God every morning: I was shocked when I felt the Holy Spirit nudging me to get up a half hour earlier every day. I was barely surviving on 6-7 hours of sleep each night - how could I possibly get up earlier than 6am? Although unhappy at first, I discovered it wasn't as hard as I anticipated. It didn't take long for me to see that spending 15 minutes in a half-asleep stupor wasn't good enough; I needed more. Focusing on my Creator first thing each morning helped set a positive attitude and made my days more productive. 2) Days of rest once a week: My family has … [Read more...]
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