Striving for Balance
It dawned on me the other day that I'm no longer a "sahm". I've officially become a "wahm" - I work at home (what woman doesn't? you may ask). The beauty of this is that I can do my work from home, in my pajamas if I want to. The down side of this is that I can do my work from home, in my pajamas if I want to. I am juggling three jobs at once - my paying gig, being a mom to my three kids (and homeschooling them), and being caretaker of the house.
I think I've realized what is wrong with this picture. I am in serious need of a schedule of sorts. Up until this week, I have been a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants kind of gal...homeschooling early mornings, doing some housework in between and fitting in my design work when I can. So how's it working for me? Meh...not so well.
This week we are taking off of school so I can get some things in order in my home office, (hello, taxes), clean out our shop at the farm (hello, garage sale) and do some catching up with the kiddos (hello, park).
I'm also going to be working on a schedule of sorts, something that will enable me to feel good about the time I spend on my computer instead of feeling the guilt that normally comes with sitting at my desk. My kids should be able to handle me working 1-2 hours at a time on my computer during the day without interrupting me for minor things. I love what Darcy (My Three Boybarians) said in my post about homeschool intervention - "we're a team". That has stuck with me.
A very wise coach once told me that in order to get bigger, you have to first get smaller. Doesn't make sense, unless you know what it means and how to apply it. In the spiritual realm, it means that you become weak so that Jesus can be strong. On the workfront, it means that I take on fewer projects so I can take on bigger projects.
I want to subscribe to the Kentucky Fried Chicken principle. "Do one thing and do it right". I have a limited amount of time and resources - it's more important to do the right job than to do the job right. That's not to say that I don't also do the job right, it simply means that I need to focus in on the jobs I take and be sure they are the right ones.
Ultimately, in order to do the job right, I have to take the right job. Phil 4:13 states, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." If Jesus gives me the job, he will also give me the strength to finish it and finish it well.
Here's to a productive week ahead....what are you tackling this week?
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I think I've realized what is wrong with this picture. I am in serious need of a schedule of sorts. Up until this week, I have been a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants kind of gal...homeschooling early mornings, doing some housework in between and fitting in my design work when I can. So how's it working for me? Meh...not so well.
This week we are taking off of school so I can get some things in order in my home office, (hello, taxes), clean out our shop at the farm (hello, garage sale) and do some catching up with the kiddos (hello, park).
I'm also going to be working on a schedule of sorts, something that will enable me to feel good about the time I spend on my computer instead of feeling the guilt that normally comes with sitting at my desk. My kids should be able to handle me working 1-2 hours at a time on my computer during the day without interrupting me for minor things. I love what Darcy (My Three Boybarians) said in my post about homeschool intervention - "we're a team". That has stuck with me.
A very wise coach once told me that in order to get bigger, you have to first get smaller. Doesn't make sense, unless you know what it means and how to apply it. In the spiritual realm, it means that you become weak so that Jesus can be strong. On the workfront, it means that I take on fewer projects so I can take on bigger projects.
I want to subscribe to the Kentucky Fried Chicken principle. "Do one thing and do it right". I have a limited amount of time and resources - it's more important to do the right job than to do the job right. That's not to say that I don't also do the job right, it simply means that I need to focus in on the jobs I take and be sure they are the right ones.
Ultimately, in order to do the job right, I have to take the right job. Phil 4:13 states, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." If Jesus gives me the job, he will also give me the strength to finish it and finish it well.
Here's to a productive week ahead....what are you tackling this week?
Comments
I sooooo feel your pain!
You have had so many transitions in your life lately. This will be another one. I am so glad you are being brave and taking that step. Good for you! Lisa~