Starting Wednesday, our family's life is going to get seriously busy.
Usually we have a maximum of 2-3 activities slated on the week's agenda. But soon, we'll have commitments almost every single day for the next week and a half.
I'm getting edgy and nervous as to how this added busyness is going to shake out. Besides affecting me adversely, I know it's also bound to make for crabby attitudes and increased meltdowns in the kids.
Thankfully, most of the activities on the calendar don't include ALL of the family. A lot of it is falling squarely on me. Sigh.
I REALLY don't want to transform into monster mommy/scary wife during these busy days. I know it affects the ENTIRE household when mama is stressed out.
So, here's where I need your help. How do you keep your spirit and attitude calm when life is going a zillion miles per hour? I know God is key in the equation here. I'm already drafting a plan to prioritize some quiet time for reading and praying each day.
Any other practical tips for maintaining sanity during busy seasons?
3 comments:
Alicia, one of these days you are going to have to ask an easy question. One I can read & think, "Yes! I can help her with this one!" :-) I'm not sure how you manage busyness like that. My busyness is so different because we don't have kids. I'd say you are on the right track by making your time with the Lord a priority. I'd say maybe also choose some things that can just slide until the busyness subsides (for me that is usually cleaning, laundry, & sometimes shopping). Maybe if you have all of that really caught up & stocked up before the busyness descends you'll feel more prepared. I'll be praying for you!
Thanks for your encouragement, Mary Ann! I do appreciate your advice -- SO IMPORTANT to stay focused on the Lord during seasons of busyness and always for that matter! :)
I just wrote a post about this, because I just finished an extremely busy week myself. Instead of repeating myself here, hop on over and check out my post called "In the Midst of Busy." I'll try to remember to pray for your busy week and a half, too. :-)
Holly
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