'Tis the season for new beginnings at school and it can be hard to find balance in the midst of sometimes chaotic and stressful happenings. These are important and special times that won't flourish without care and focus. Here are some tips to help you and yours stay on track.
-Start your day with a prayer. My days spin out of balance so quickly, especially when things don't go the way I want. And since we can't deny that happens every day, the best defense is beginning the day asking God to be a part of it. Instead of staying out of balance, God will use any event to show us more of Him. That somehow balances out beautifully!
-Start your day with a prayer. My days spin out of balance so quickly, especially when things don't go the way I want. And since we can't deny that happens every day, the best defense is beginning the day asking God to be a part of it. Instead of staying out of balance, God will use any event to show us more of Him. That somehow balances out beautifully!
-Require hard work and then plan for fun! Follow through is a big issue for me so requiring the hard work is a MUST. Non-negotiable, no questions asked, necessity! But also, to keep that motivation up, fun and reward has to be strategically placed as well. Commit to balancing your work and play this year!
-Quit comparing! Stop comparing yourself, your friends, your family, your anything. Take stock of where you're at and where you want to be. Figure out ways to get there and then don't worry about anyone else. This is often so hard when it comes to our kids. Help them stay focused on what they are capable of and remind them how important they are - not everyone else - to you.
-Grow a plant. Yeah, I said a plant. Staying balanced requires a lot of maintenance. Deciding to grow a plant - and actually sticking with it - is a beautiful symbol of growing in our life. If you neglect it, it will die. You can't give it all the water it will need forever the first day. And you can't put off caring for it until a day before its dying and expect great results. With daily attention, shifting and accommodating new needs, life brings joy and peace. If your family needs a focal point, a coming together for the new year and new goals, caring for a plant together could be a fun and meaningful project!
-Quit comparing! Stop comparing yourself, your friends, your family, your anything. Take stock of where you're at and where you want to be. Figure out ways to get there and then don't worry about anyone else. This is often so hard when it comes to our kids. Help them stay focused on what they are capable of and remind them how important they are - not everyone else - to you.
-Grow a plant. Yeah, I said a plant. Staying balanced requires a lot of maintenance. Deciding to grow a plant - and actually sticking with it - is a beautiful symbol of growing in our life. If you neglect it, it will die. You can't give it all the water it will need forever the first day. And you can't put off caring for it until a day before its dying and expect great results. With daily attention, shifting and accommodating new needs, life brings joy and peace. If your family needs a focal point, a coming together for the new year and new goals, caring for a plant together could be a fun and meaningful project!
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