Who can relate to wanting to do it all?
I keep finding myself wishing I could just slow down and maybe I’d be happier as a stay-at-home-mom without all these other things on her plate.
I guess I’m just not wired that way… I stay at home with a 2 and 3 year old, work part-time, and want to blog and create a new website. I also look at every opportunity that comes my way and think, “that would be great! I could fit that in…”
So, how do I find a balance? One that doesn’t leave me with the highs and lows of loving it and getting down because one area is suffering?
I have a lot of highs and lows with all that I take on.
Right now may be a low…
My part-time gig is giving me some struggles. I love the paycheck and I really do like doing it… If I had more time in the day…
On the other hand, I feel like I may feel more fulfilled with less money and more time to focus on my health goals, the kiddos, and other interests that would bring me more fulfillment and hopefully a future paycheck.
I’m pretty happy with how my health and fitness goals have been going.
Those naptime workouts that cut into my normal work time are making em really happy. I’m so excited about challenging my body and feeling new muscles. The number on the scale is another thing and a bit stalled, but I’m also enjoying focusing on my nutrition. I’m rocking my water intake with my new water app and I’m making small changes and fine-tuning my eating. Hopefully there will be a change soon!
Delicious winter soup – full of veggies and so good for you!
Getting outside with the kiddos on the snowmobiles. This is a where my heart really lies and I have to find a way to spend more uninterrupted time with them. That is why I’ve taken such steps with my least in the first place – I want to be the fun mom!
My first breakfast salad and first try at poached eggs – success! It was delicious!
So, hopefully things are on their way up. I know it will pass but that’s where my headspace is at…
I may need to make some changes, but it’s a good exercise to stop and take a moment to see if where you are spending the majority if your energy is getting you to your end goal…
How do you keep it all together or know when to say enough is enough?
Are you spending your energy on things that will lead you to your end game?
For me busyness ebbs and flows. I learned the hard way when I volunteered for way too much stuff at my kids’ schools in May. May is crazy before volunteer stuff is added in. Hope you find a balance that works!
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Thank you! I have the ebb and flow too. Even since getting that off my chest things have been better because I changed my outlook and remembered the important things
I agree – it is a constant struggle. Because I know that the time with my boys home is growing shorter and shorter I have made a huge effort not to take on too much because I don’t want to miss out on time with them!!
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I’d love to do it all, but that is definitely something in the back of my mind. Those kiddos will be off at school and then too cool for mom before I know it!