In the past I would schedule our days out in 15 minute increments. I’m saying yes to what’s most important: my home and my family. I don’t feel like I need to have my hand in every church ministry, every project, every event. It’s not that I never say yes – it’s just that I am much more aware now of my calling – my purpose – what God has for me to do. Having margin in your life – a place to breathe, relax, renew, just do whatever you feel like doing is so important! A couple of years ago I began setting boundaries and allowing myself to tell people “no” when they asked me to do something or wanted me to volunteer for a project. But I also knew it was important that I allow down time in our day so that I didn’t go right back into the same pit I had just crawled from. Because that’s what I needed to heal my mind, body, and soul.īy the end of August, as we began our 17th year of homeschooling, I knew in my heart I was ready to have more structure in our day. Some of you may have seen my Instagram post about my “ planning day that turned into a planning week.” Over the last few months we had fallen into a pretty laid back routine around our house and I was feeling like it was time to take things more seriously.Īfter having suffered an intense burn out, I very much needed a slower pace, more rest, less stress, and more fun. So a few weeks ago I spent a few days working on my schedule.
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