I have tried schedules....systems....programs...and just about every other idea that someone pitched on Pinterest! The fact is that I struggle with balancing working full time outside of the home, and spending quality time with my family. If you are like me, you start out with a strong focus for the day and then by lunch time (after many distractions) you are lucky to have crossed anything off of your monstrous to do list AND you are already exhausted! This was my frustration for many years. I would wake up, get a cup of coffee, and start to make my list of things to do for the day. I became so attached to this list and took delight in crossing items off of the list. It was great satisfaction to go to bed at night knowing that I was able to get a lot accomplished throughout the day. THEN....I had kids. What a game changer! ;) I would start my day the same, with my coffee and my to do list, but I was lucky if I was able to accomplish half of it. By the end of the week, I would have several lists with 2 or 3 items still on them that needed to be completed.
Then I had a revelation! Instead of focusing on all of the smaller chores to tackle and then getting frustrated with all of the interruptions that prevent me from getting them done, I will focus on the 3 most important chores. This included the 3 things that would make the most impact on the outcome of the day. Most of the time, I am able to get those 3 things done and OH MY, what a difference it has made! I still get frustrated, but I am able to stay on top of my house work better and it has allowed me to spend more quality time with my 4 little priority blessings because I am not as focused on everything that needs to be done!
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