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Take Time for You
My life is too busy. Plain and simple. I
thought that once my children were grown I would be able to live a
more simple life without all the busyness. Not so!
I am working
part-time away from home, run a home business, plus attend college
full-time. Not to mention my obligations at church and
homemaking responsibilities! And just because your kids move
out of your house, doesn't mean they are out of your life!
They still need help and guidance and "favors" that pop up once in a
while.
My point is, no
matter what stage of life you are at, you will have to fight
busyness and the "tyranny of the urgent". Just because you are
facing an empty nest doesn't mean you will have all the time in the
world and you will have to continue to learn to say "no" to things
that steal your time...even if they are good things!
This week, as I was feeling overwhelmed, I took a look at my
schedule. I needed to see what I could do to rid myself of
that stressful, hectic feeling that a friend of mine used to call
"hecticity".
Feeling this kind of constant stress is not healthy. There
were many things that I could not cut out of my life right now if I
wanted to meet my goals, but there were many commitments I could let
go for this "season" of my life.
If you are feeling
overwhelmed with your daily life, I encourage you to simplify.
Find three activities that you could give up to allow time for you
to find some breathing room. I also encourage you to do
something good for yourself, no matter how busy you are.
Actually REST on the Sabbath and see how rejuvenated you will feel
the next week. Take time to read a book just for fun or watch
your favorite TV show without interruption. Whatever it takes
to relieve your stress, do it this week!
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